Guardian Newspaper Archive for March 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Minister Laments Inadequate Personnel In Science
Amaechi Lauds LG Polls, As Thugs Rattle Action Congress' Candidate
Police To Quiz Audu
Why Yar'Adua Can't Sign Budget, By Minister
An Eternal Pencil In God's Hand
Budget '08: Not Yet New Dawn For Ordinary Folks
NFA Settles Medical Bills For Injured Akusobi, Okolo in German Hospital
Martins Takes Goal Hunt To Tottenham
Man. United Consolidates, As 10-Man Arsenal Beat Bolton
Saturday, March 29, 2008
SSS Arrests Gaadi, Winner Of N41.8b Against Govt
Opposition Loses Bid To Stop Rivers Council Polls
China, Nigeria Sign $50b MOU On Infrastructural Development
Outages, A National Shame, Says Mark
Kogi By-Election: Daunting Challenge For INEC, Test Case For Nation's Democracy
Liverpool Co-Owner Reveals Split
Siasia admits dream team has midfield problem
Anichebe's mum confesses standing between son and country
Friday, March 28, 2008
Yar'Adua urges mass participation in revival of economy
Path to credible polls, by Ajibola, Momoh, Ofeimun, others
Nigeria, Britain discuss more routes, frequencies for airlines
Govt releases warrants for pre-budget spending
Muhammad's promise to Sura'aqah fulfilled
For Kelani at 60; Fosudo at 50, a highlife party
INEC, Kogi politicians battle to restore credibility in electoral process
Missing aircraft as UFO?
Exchange slams full suspension on Afroil, Capital Oil
Jam on Lagos-Abeokuta Highway
FCT Queens dare First Bank in opener
Martins vows to stay on with Toon
Anichebe dedicates goal to parents, restates commitment to Nigeria
PEF raises panel on riverine equalisation scheme
U.S. regulators to strengthen workforce against bank failures
Jonathan harps on job creation as antidote to crime
Nigeria's advertising industry worth N5 billion, says APCON
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Robbers raid bullion van, bank, cart away N50m
Knocks, kudos trail health ministers' exit
PDP raises 18-man team on Ekwueme's report
Police intercept arms in Kogi, to quiz Atiku's ex-aide
How N100 excludes poorest children from basic education, by Action Aid
Bi-Courtney explains pact with govt on MMA2 concessioning
How traditional foods boost mental health, by researchers
Insurers collaborate to enforce discipline in business underwriting
'Cloned' embryonic stem cells heal stroke, Parkinson's in mice
Tibetan protests rock the Olympic boat
Volume, indices shrink on the Exchange
Okota prepares for Cardinal Okogie
FIFA bans Sierra Leone Stadium
Teams begin battle for top prize, continental tickets
Nigeria's U-23 lands in Beijing
Orascom acquires 20 per cent stake in Notore
Govt not making efforts to achieve MDGs, says CAN
David-West wants legislators to probe Rivers' N60b power project
Sosoliso crash victims' families get compensation this week
Towards an improved women's development
Oil prices perch above $101 per barrel
Nigerian, Rotimi, heads U.S. genetic research centre
Career diplomats decry non-appointment to head missions
Fashola seeks retention of Land Use Act
How Obasanjo dictated fuel prices, by NNPC boss
Nigeria may co-opt neighbouring countries into war against water hyacinth
How to reposition cement sub-sector, by forum
The financial market crisis and the global economic outlook
High interest rate: Monster to be tamed through law enactment?
Spiderplow, DCL adopt technology for Celtel's office fibre
Global leaders meet on impact of ICT onclimate change
Oando implements N600 million pact with Oracle Corporation
Equipment manufacturers introduce new funding strategy for power turbines, others
Towards an improved women's developmen
Investors, brokers seek operators' agreement on Afroil, Capital Oil suspension
A centre's new tactics against HIV/AIDS
Gambian officials for Olympics qualifier today
African champions, Egypt, to host Argentina in friendly today
Battle toughens for football tickets across the continent
NEPC, CBN, partner others to boost cashew export business
Oil prices steady above $101 per barrel
BPE set to pick advisers for fresh recapitalisation of NITEL
UK opens 50, 000 five -year visa window for Nigerian businessmen
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
CBN, banks to tackle ATM hitches
Removal of immunity is bad for good governance, says Izinyon
Monday, March 24, 2008
Obudu airstrip was last to contact missing plane
Japan to promote Africa's growth at Tokyo confab
UNDP to train govt officials on budget, others
CBN, banks to tackle ATMs' hitches
Airports' concessioning plan: Fresh assault on human capital?
BRT system and a city's quest for transformation
Unilever returns to profitability, proposes 25k dividend
Tears, blood trail raid on bakery
Vieira, Henry join France's casualty list
South Africans arrive, Nigerians asked for prayer
NSC, NOC asleep as Olympics flame comes on
Bayelsa gets new 31 megawatts gas turbine
ANAN, Crown Agents to collaborate on capacity building
Nigeria EU seal £4m pact on poverty reduction, economic growth
Power probe: Govt 'll implement report, says Aondoakaa
Aviation workers tackle govt over airport concession,BOT
Govt allays fears over funding of foreign missions
Scores killed, wounded in Afghanistan, Iraq violence
G-21's push for reforms in PDP receives support
Pope, at Easter, urges end to injustice, violence
The trouble with the advertising industry
Nigeria launches International Year of Sanitation, targets one million latrines
Lagos picks South African firm for BOI demolition contract
Saving the nation from bad fuel havoc
Seven companies present audited results to the Exchange
It's Easter...of fun, furore for Lagosians
United makes Liverpool pay dearly for Mascherano's red card
Drogbas's brace guns down Gunners
Martins set to quit Newcastle
Power probe: Committee assures fairness
Aviation workers tackle govt over airport concession, privatisation, BOT
Ondo Assembly demands list of projects in oil belt
Nigeria's market demand for cement may hit 40 million tonnes a year
Sunday, March 23, 2008
EASTER: Yar'Adua Urges Nigerians To Be Patient
Nigerian-Born American Footballers: Their Impression, Expectation On Nigeria
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Oshiomole Seeks Divine Intervention For Nigeria
Let Us Insist On Doing Right, Says Jonathan
Govt Invites U.S., U.K, Others
EASTER: Yar'Adua Urges Nigerians: To Be Patient
Group Advocates Enthronement Of Moral Justice
Fading Fathers Of The PDP
Aiyegbeni Scores As Keegan Earns First Newcastle Victory
Nigerian-Born American Footballers: Their Impressions, Expectations On Nigeria
Problem With Nigeria Sports:Beyond the Coaches
Cleric, On Good Friday, Tasks Leaders On Sacrifice
Bears Sustain Lead In Equities Sector, Blue Chips Record Losses
NDLEA arrests woman, 50, three others, discovers cocaine in garri
Two Feared Dead In Naval Ship Yard Blast
Power Plants: Motion Without Movement
Delta Faults Fasuba's Claims, As Manager Apologises
Aiyegbeni: NFA Protests To FIFA Over Agent's Statements
Enyimba Host Tanzania's Simba, As Gombe Hits Yaounde For Cotonsport
Friday, March 21, 2008
Stockbrokers defy SEC's order, trade on Afroil, Capital Oil shares
Govt okays N64.68b fertiliser contracts
Osunbor to appeal verdict
Yar'Adua may seek Supreme Court advice on budget row
$482m power funds spent as loans
The sorrowful years in Makka
The whole world is my base, says Beautiful Nubia
Tales of woe as bandits overrun the nation
Missing aircraft puts aviation on the spot
PDP: Report of the National Reconciliation Committee (3)
Stockbrokers defy SEC's order, trades on Afroil, Capital Oil shares
Message of love, hope at Easter
Elephant Girls stake title at Zenith Basketball League
Three home-based Eagles for S'Africa tie
Relegation fears delay Martins' new deal
New free trade zone underway in Sokoto
Imo plans to build petroleum refinery
Workers want oil windfall invested in rail system
Auto makers want rise in vehicles import duty
Thursday, March 20, 2008
SEC suspends trading on Afroil, Capital Oil
Soludo lists woes of banking sector
Fashola, others urge Moslems to emulate Mohammed
Ladoja faults Oyo polls tribunal's verdict
Nigeria wants UN posts to reflect troops strength in peace missions
Nigeria cannot develop without non-formal education, insists Olagunju
Don links selfless leadership with development
Plant-based diet may halt spread of prostate cancer
Insurance brokers body reads riot act to fake operators
Blood discovery: New haemoglobin type found
Five firms present scorecards to the Exchange
Gift of sight, from Lagos to Ibusa
Ondo wins national school games
NFA scribe stingy with truth, says Okolo
Nsofor, Apam doubtful as S'Africa names squad against Nigeria
U.S. boosts Nigeria's agric sector with N1.3b grant
SEC suspends trading on Afroil, Capital Oil shares
Union seeks govt's buy-over of Michelin factory
Pencom projects N1.7tr income in three years
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Yar'Adua wants recall of ex-PDP BOT members, Ekwueme report
Ugwuh lists imperatives of petrochemical plants to industrial development
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Mark, Aondoakaa seek nuclear power to tackle outage
Senate worries over missing plane
Yar'Adua wants recall of excluded PDP BOT members, execution of Ekwueme report
Reps begin work on new House panels
NPA enforces compliance with safety requirements, lifts ban on jetties' operations
Ugwu lists imperatives of petrochemical plants to industrial development
SMEEIS scrapped amidst rising foreign reserves
Salvaging a ravaged economy through loot recovery
ITU to strengthen collaboration with space industry
Global regulators adopt guidelines for telecoms investment growth
Nigerian firm commissions power plant in Sierra Leone
Global Energy signs N384m production contract on oil blocks 907, 917
Groping under the power of darkness
Exchange approves listing of ARM Growth Fund
For Maiden Ibru, a gold from Greece
FIFA extends Madagascar's deadline
Globacom pledges support to U-23 team, Super Falcons
Martins, Keegan play down row
Group plans follow-up on NEITI Act
Envoy tasks Nigeria on economic diversification, liberalisation
Capital market reforms inevitable, Al-Faki tells Senate
U.S. economy in 'tough time', Bush admits
Controversy over missing plane
Only Supreme Court can reverse sack of 49 lecturers, says NUC
Witness links militia leader to ex-minister, PDP
Tribunal upholds Alao-Akala's election, voids 93, 173 votes
Paradox of dwindling skilled manpower in financial sector
The testimony Orji could not validate, by Kalu
Microfinance credit as antidote to poverty
Recapitalisation: Senate vows to stop SEC
BRT bridges Ketu-CMS in 45 mins
A'Ibom spends N500m on Uyo Stadium
Beijing air safe for athletes' health, says IOC
Lack of youth programmes may hamper Nigeria's reign
U.S. economy in 'tough time' Bush admits
Actis boss lauds Nigeria's business climate
Akwa Ibom, foreign firm to build $5.2b port
Lack of infrastructure may hinder Vision 2020, says Bankole
Monday, March 17, 2008
PENGASSAN may begin nationwide strike Wednesday
Nigeria, Ukraine move for stronger ties
David Mark cautions against delays in budget implementation
Nigerians seek probe of Obasanjo, others over energy contracts
World-class media centre takes shapes for G-8 Summit, 3000 journalists
24 cities for one-hour global black-out, at Earth Hour climate campaign
FHA, others battle CITEC over Abuja Mount Pleasant Estate
N100b IPO: First Inland Bank to allot full value to subscribers
A city in the grip of armed banditry
Aiyegbeni's shady transfer puts Nigeria in bad light
Gebrselassie takes Lisbon Half Marathonin solo run
NSC unveils package for elite athletes
Customs law set for review, says Comptroller-General
Oil prices slide marginally from record $111 a barrel
IMF calls for action on current global financial crises
Insurance firms may consolidate for energy business
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Judges' Appointment Ignites Indigenes' Debate
Power Behind The President: New Boys-In-The-Hood
Judges' Appointment Ignites Indigenes' Discourse
How Katsina's New Emir Emerged
Four Feared Dead, As Plane Goes Missing
Obasanjo, Atiku Meet
Mixing Prosperity With Faith Is Wrong-Headed, Says Daniels
Governors As The New Dictators
Heartland, Pillars Tango In Owerri
Uwak's Brace Takes Super Falcons To Third Olympics' Appearance
More Champions On The Way in Niger Delta, says Peter
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ebonyi Councils Oppose Deduction Of Allocations
Bears Shrink Stock Indices By 1.7 Per Cent
Reps Vow To Recover N100b NDDC Arrears
Obasanjo Awarded NIPP Contracts Without Tenders Board, Says MD
Ogbulafor: The Race Isn't Often To The Swiftest...
NCF Unveils North-West Africa Tourney Logo
It's Arsenal Versus Liverpool
Falcons Plot Black Queens' Fall
Friday, March 14, 2008
Ogbulafor meets Anyim, Egwu, urges revisit of Ekwueme's report
Ministry denies awarding 300 energy contracts
Police foil bank raid, kill four armed robbers
INEC bars indigenes from Kogi guber polls
Muhammad, the Al-Ameen, trustworthy
War and highlife...a no love situation
Peter's victory rekindles the passion for excellence in boxing
Airline merger: Route to global survival
Heritage preservation (2)
WAMI countries' representatives visit NSE, plan integration
Wadata: Where looking good comes cheap
Dolphins gives up on promotion, focuses on FA, Confederation Cups
South Africa toys with home-based national team
FIFA inspectors return in May
Nigeria, Israel move to strengthen bilateral ties
Addax announces success at oil mining lease 123
Afenifere urges Yar'Adua to probe Wema Bank crisis
Oil prices sustain record rising profile, hit $111 a barrel
Thursday, March 13, 2008
U.S. report queries voting rights abuses in Nigeria
Oyo explains chief judge's reinstatement
Past leaders caused Niger Delta crisis, says Gowon
Senate panel halts recapitalisation of broking firms
U.S. report decries voting rights abuses in Nigeria
How nomadic education is being re-focused, by Muhammad
Mobil, PENGASSAN differ on workers' sack
How Black pepper boosts sex drive, skin health, others, by researchers
Insurers renew call for protection against risk
Researchers record major breakthrough in biofuel technology
Endless bug of human trafficking
Exchange lists International Breweries' 1.6 billion shares, boosts capitalisation
'What agents of evil have done'
Bada, Edet disagree with Igwe over Fasuba
South Africa's top professional wrestlers arrive Nigeria
NFA names Eagles' coach by month end
Nigeria raises oil supply to Ghana
IFC seeks wider investment windows for Nigeria's pension funds
Govt disbursesN18 billion to 19 states for pro-poor projects
Conoil, Total sign pact on oil block 257
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Senate probes police killing in Kogi
G-21 accepts Ogbulafor, insists on reform
Ajasin's widow, Babafunke, dies at 94
Yar'Adua insists on refund clause in contracts
NPA, tank farm owners in conflict over safety requirements at jetties
Will Ugwuh's slow pace win industrial revival race?
ABC: Another business vista?
ATM banking service and its blues
UNILAG gets digital centres from USAID, Zinox, others
Local software vendors flex muscles with foreign brands
FCMB partners Afren on exploration, production
Gas supply crisis hits PHCN again
Seeking new management for the nation's leading airports
Recapitalisation: Operators seek options to meet deadline
Beautification comes home in Ejigbo
NFL delegation for Soccerex, English Premier League
Okorodudu, Ejiofor task government on facilities
Ojokolo dumps 'Endurance' for 'Victory'
Govt targets 774 farm-gate cassava processing centres
Akwa Ibom monarchs appeal to Senate on oil spill
Commission plans Nigeria's nuclear power plant
NIGCOMSAT may roll out 20 million phone lines in 2012
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Intrigues stall Senate debate on local content law in oil sector
Financial independence of the judiciary is essential for successful democracy, says Akaraiwe
NNPC orders Venezuelan heavy crude for Kaduna refinery
Govt plans new deadline to end gas flaring
Intrigues stall Senate debate on local content law
Mark, Amaechi inspect arms cache in Ateke Tom's hide-out
Ogbulafor assumes duty, holds talks with Ali
At 30, NLC counts gains, challenges of struggles
Financial independence of the judiciary essential for successful democracy, says Akaraiwe
'On the concept of a new Nigerianna'
SEC issues guidelines on brokers' recapitalisation, insists on Dec deadline
Hope lost, hope regained
NFL bans Onikan Stadium
Peter's victory will open doors for Nigerian boxers, says Oboh
Vogts may replace Trapattoni at Salzburg
Austrian group to resume oil and gas exploration in Bauchi
Why U.S. investors shun Nigeria, by Soludo
Poor returns by microfinance banks worry NDIC
Monday, March 10, 2008
Exchange lifts technical suspension on three stocks
Wanted: Life bridges across Lagos
How govt will reduce poverty through new industrial policy, by minister
Senate probes N23 billion ecological fund
G-21 meets tomorrow over PDP convention
Peter knocks out Maskaev, confirmed WBC heavyweight champion
Buhari lists 20 fresh grounds to void presidential polls
Investigative Journalism... reclaiming the pride of pen profession
EU, UN-HABITAT in regeneration deal for 89 cities in Nigeria, others
Lagos, Nigerian Prison tango over beautification project
Dithering over investor's funds
Wanted: More bridges of life
Three European cities vie to host Play the Game conference
The Ibadan Boy, Odejayi, who shot down Chelsea
'I'm the best heavyweight in the world', says Peter
Insurance firm releases strategy to exploit opportunities in the sector
Minister lists how govt will reduce poverty through new industrial policy
Work out funding modalities, Yar'Adua directs ministry, Shell
World Bank power projects in Nigeria gulp $400m, says official
Saturday, March 08, 2008
How Electorates Encourage Leaders To Steal, By Suswan
Food Shortage Worries North West States
Emir Of Katsina Dies In Abuja
Ali Wants PDP Godfathers Checked
Without The Church, Nigeria Would Be In Serious Trouble, Says Ademowo
VP Applauds Ogbulafor's Emergence
Gabros, Anambra United Battle For Neros Cup
Odejayi's Strike Ends Chelsea's Run, Ferguson Rues Defeat
Falcons Thrash Namibian Gladiators 10-1
Friday, March 07, 2008
IATA Okays MMA2, Virgin Nigeria Adamant
Lagos PDP May Not Participate In Today's Congress
Ohakim Beats Araraume Again, As Tribunal Upholds Imo Gov's Election
...As Governors Back Ogbulafor
PDP: A Party And Its Many Controversial Conventions
Union Bank Commissions Swimming Pool
Fasuba Wins Gold
Nigerians In Mexico Rally Support For Samuel Peter
Painful queue...the years after
Yar'Adua okays Ogun free trade zone
Brass LNG set for take-off
Nigerians honour Awolowo, set benchmark for new leaders
Senate probes sale of Ajaokuta steel firm
Muhammad, the posthumous child
Muse, mimesis, and period eye: The gods as arbiters of societal mores
The battle for the soul of PDP climaxes in Abuja tomorrow
Air travel and pilots' age limit
Golden Securities becomes public liability company
Nigerians fall on ITTF ranking
Nigeria searches for new beginning at WJC in Egypt
Nigerians are outsiders as championship begins
Govt urged to harmonise clearance procedures at ports
IBTC Chartered Bank, Diamond Bank to aid $360m Abia power project
Rising cost of raw material threatens industrial firms
NPA threatens Lagos fuel supply over safety concerns
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Govt to enforce accident insurance laws
How gene mutations leads to longer lifespan, by Einstein researchers
Anxiety grips workers over planned privatisation of airports
Govt okays N5b loan for agric sector
President may drop nine ministers
Govt files treason, terrorism charges against MEND leaders
Ogebe at Senate panel, explains nomination for Supreme Court
We have repositioned UNN, says VC
Researchers tackle diabetes, hypertension, others with plant extracts
Mutual introduces cheapest insurance product
The Solar System (22)
Wages of failed GSM calls
U.S. envoy lauds NSE's growth
Barriers against Lagos traffic monster
Serena returns to action with win
Why Team Nigeria may not be Beijing
Why I quit Team Nigeria, by Okereke-Onyiuke
NECA lists conditions for continued contribution of private sector to ITF
FAO invests N47.2 billion in agric sector
Exchange records N283b transactions in January
NCC reels out more sanctions against errant GSM operators
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Kano court insists on trial of Ohuabunwa, others over Pfizer victims
Danjuma faults Obasanjo on steel mills
DPR fingers Oando over bad fuel
Gunmen kill soldier, kidnap kids, German
Govt worries about state of ports' environment
How to bring down cement prices, by WAPCO chiefs
IT challenges to e-payment system
The Nigerian tax regime and issues in equipment leasing
Microsoft to launch servers 2008 in Nigeria, Ghana
NCC, USPF link 500 schools to Internet
EXPRO wins N6.4b engineering contract
Oil and gas reform tailored towards Vision 2020, says Egbogah
Heritage preservation (1)
Stockbrokers seek U.S. support on multilateral training
Hope dims for 13-year-old quest for light
Ntiero may drag NFA to court over unpaid salaries
Onigbinde denies interviewing coaches
NFL orders Heartland, six others to pay coaches, players N37m
ITF, Singapore conclude talks on industrial training scheme
Oil prices slip to $102 a barrel
Council to promote Nigeria-U.S. trade
Budget 2008: Again, Senate, Reps disagree
PDP govs raise panel for consensus candidates
Holmes, Norton, other legends to watch PeterHolmes, Norton, other legends to watch Peter fight
Monday, March 03, 2008
Ali, Ciroma clash over PDP aspirants
Govt got N1.47 trillion revenue in fourth quarter, says CBN
Four airports for concessioning
Experts link economic growth to productivity
Activities of some judicial officers are reprehensible, says Jegede
NHIS: A scheme in need of new lifeline
Standard Bank receives $5.5 billion equity investment
Ahead of the rains, worry over Lagos canals
Ekoku backs Keshi to coach Eagles
Holmes, Norton, other legends to watch Peter
Court decides Mikel's case next week
HSBC records $17b loss to credit crisis
Insurance firms raise capital base beyond minimum regulation
Odu'a, Swiss firm seal pact on Premier, Lagos Airport hotels
Repairs on vandalised electricity towers to take nine weeks
Britain to sanction oil firms over gas flaring in Nigeria
Britain to sanction oil firms over gas flaring in Niger Delta
Bankole faults commission over Clerk's appointment
Britain may sanction oil firms over gas flaring in Niger Delta
Buhari heads for Supreme Court
Nigeria's first pilot, Hayes, lists ways to better air safety
Bankole faults N'Assembly commission over Clerk's appointment
A Daidaita Sahu... communicating with grassroots in their own language
$150m Merrill Lynch lifeline revives Lagos Royal Garden Estate project
Supreme Court raises alarm over Abuja N500m traffic lights project
A message from APRM
Operators fault allotment procedures for new issues
Another fire, another pain
Pharoahs to donate Nations Cup bonus to charity
Everton beats Portsmouth to remain fourth
Westerhof may return as Eagles' technical adviser
Envoy lauds Nigeria's economic growth outlook
Govt inaugurates committee on cassava production
Total gets approval to develop new oil field in Akwa Ibom
Nigeria commences review of agric policies, says Yar'Adua
Saturday, March 01, 2008
ASUU Threat: FG Threatens No Work No Pay
Yar'Adua Shrugs Off Further Challenge To Victory
Militants Attack Monarch's Home, Kill One
Adebayo, Haruna Tackle Danjuma
My Goal Is To Foster Inter-religious Tolerance - Ayodele
Congress: New Challenges For Ebonyi PDP
Four Premiership Clubs Jostle For Omotoyossi's Signature
Enyimba Seeks Double in Congo, Gombe Fights For Survival
Birmingham Bushwhack Tottenham, Arsenal Slip Again
Friday, February 29, 2008
Don Seeks Investment In Chemical Industry
WHO Boosts Nigeria's Anti-River Blindness Drive
Pomp, Accolades As TOS Benson Goes Home
Outages To End By 2011, Says Yar'Adua
A Season Of Election Tribunals Verdicts
ITTF Tightens Players' Eligibility For World Title Events
Nigeria Waits On ATTF For Olympic Ticket
Why NFA Shunned Keshi, Siasia, Others
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