Businessday Nigeria Archive
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Banks’ 10 percent exposure deadline plunges share prices
Nigerian banks, ETI are target as HSBC bid to win big in Africa
Arik Air loses billions as NAMA grounds its operations
Oyo, Osun lobby NUC not to withdraw LAUTECH’s licence
Floods kill three, displace thousands in Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, others
Nigeria embarks on vast free trade zone with China
IBB, at PDP secretariat, says relationship with Jonathan cordial, presidential bid belongs to God
Group petitions presidency, flays 35% import duty on cement
FG asks teachers to shelve planned strike action
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Boost in internet bandwith opens fresh opportunities for businesses
World Bank says less than 1% of Nigerian businesses have access to credit
FG receives six bids for consultancy on sale of state power companies
Nigeria bank ratings could take years to recover
Report sees demographic disaster in Nigeria unless it creates jobs for young people
IFC sub-Saharan Africa 2010 investments up a third
Airline operators, NAMA on collision course over navigational charges
British envoy urges SEC to restore confidence in capital market
Vision 2020: Planning commission to endorse development projects for all tiers of government
2011: INEC to release timetable before Sept. 11
Banks move idle funds abroad over low yields, unfriendly environment
Value of rescued banks at risk, warns Standard Bank
2011: Reps may endorse Jonathan for presidency
South-East governors seek FG’s intervention on water suppy
EFCC vows to stop corrupt politicians from contesting 2011 polls
Zamfara government signs N270bn refinery project
Police deaths in Maiduguri raise fears of resurgent Boko Haram sect
500 casual workers besiege Chinese firm in Lagos
Court sets strict bail conditions for Akingbola
Court finds SEC’s application without merit in suit against Okereke-Onyiuke
El-Rufai urges patriotic Nigerians to engage in politics
NBA MOVES TO REDUCE FAKE LAWYERS, INTRODUCES DIGITAL BAR INITIATIVE …..OVER 7000 LAWYERS INTEGRATED
2011 poll: Jega inspects NIGCOMSAT e-voting facility, impressed
Friday, August 27, 2010
Intel warns of revenue shortfall on weak PC demand
Canadian, Indian, Irish firms bid to run Nigeria grid
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Orubebe, Mohammed to resign as ministers for Jonathan’s campaigns
Nigeria needs power revolution, says Jonathan
Stakeholders worry over absence of council to oversee BPP operations
NSE sacks three GMs, 92 workers
Bonny Light crude output restarted
Nigerians count losses, as PHCN workers return to work
ASUU wants law to back up retirement age for lecturers
EFCC vows to stop corrupt politicians contesting 2011 elections
Facts about reform plans for domestic power sector
Nigeria @ 50: FG to redesign N50 note, coins
Nigeria to privatise power firm PHCN
FG invests $12bn in energy, transportation sector
UN calls for urgent action over mass DR Congo rape
U.S. Stocks Drop on Concern Over Spain, Manufacturing Slowdown
Nigeria warns of nation-wide cholera threat
PHCN workers end strike …Abuja residents count losses
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
N32trn projected in 1st phase of new national development plan
Foreign firms eye microfinance sector on back of reforms
Soboma killing sparks fears of poll unrest
LASG warns communities of imminent dangers
2011: PDP governors dump Saraki, root for Jonathan
Angry women shut Shell oil flow-station
Soboma George: No one should take laws into his hands, says Rivers police chief
Naira heads toward N150/$ budget target, berths at N149.06/$
Jonathan 2011 ambition has several implications, says Kukah
PHCN workers embark on strike over monetisation arrears
Police confirm Soboma George killed in gun battle
Ondo Govt secures N1bn agric loan --- Mimiko
Oil rebounds above $72 on inventory drop
English FA invites Nigeria's U-13, U-15 teams to 2011 tournament
12 countries send in entries’ lists for 1st U-23 ECOWAS Games
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Foreign fund managers spot gold in Nigeria, others
World Bank commits $800m to power sector reforms
CBN issues guidelines on N300bn aviation, power intervention fund
Category one: Our focus now is to fix airports’ infrastructure – NCAA
BusinessDay’s conference to set agenda in power sector
Sambo receives report on NITEL/MTEL restructuring
Jonathan backs SEC’s ongoing reforms
Votes must count in 2011 elections, NLC warns politicians, INEC
2011: PDP governors no threat to Jonathan’s ambition, says Abba-Aji
Amnesty International challenges UN data on Niger Delta oil spills
Tankers allegedly laden with adulterated fuel under watch
2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS: FASHOLA CALLS FOR NATIONAL DEBATE
Jigawa Govt. donates 70 tonnes of grains to flood victims
Somali militants storm hotel, 31 reported dead
US grants Nigeria Category One Certification
Monday, August 23, 2010
Steady electricity supply reduces operational cost of firms, families
NSE demutualisation back on track, says SEC
ACN asks Jonathan to address poor living conditions of Nigerians
2011: Jonathan seeks NBA’s assistance in conducting free, fair elections
Product adulteration: NUPENG insists police must produce culprits
Vision 2020: Shamsudeen reassures on double digit growth target
FG moves to implement power reforms, to sell 11 firms
CBN targets 15% growth in banks' assets to fund AMCON's N1.5trn
Jos crisis: Committee submits report, recommends stiff penalty for offenders
FCTA scraps London Taxis Scheme
HP Offers $1.6 Billion for Storage Maker 3Par, Topping Dell Bid
Ekiti to repeal law establishing state-owned education varsity
FG terminates N600m water contract at Onitsha
Ekiti spends N1.7b on MDG health intervention projects -- Commissioner
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