Guardian Newspaper Archive for December 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Asia leads world economy, says new Index
Okogie tasks leaders on humility, poverty alleviation, others
Navy promotes 135 officers, gets five new Rear Admirals
Govt stops concessionaires from imposing arbitrary charges at ports
Industrial sector retains poor performance record in 2008
2008: A year of economic heartbreak for investors
2008: Boom year for hi-tech criminals
Mobile phones may take over ATMs as payment terminals
Nigeria's power sector still at lowest ebb, despite reforms
Thrills, intrigues of oil, gas sector in 2008, expectations for 2009
Economic downturn hits Brazillian equities
A dream come true
Airline industry may sustain gloomy outlook in 2009, says IATA
Fraud allegation is a 'mix up', says Honda Place
Dollar sheds weight on rallying oil prices
NAICOM to revoke licences of defaulting insurers
Monday, December 29, 2008
Lessons from Supreme Court verdict on Yar'Adua's election, by Nwaiwu
Lokomotiv dispels Everton move for Odemwingie, Yobo gets new contract
Lagos FA boss finally off the hook
S/Africa names two foreign pros for Flying Eagles
Nigeria earns over N31 trillion in nine years
2009 budget will be implemented, Mark pledges
Plateau sues govt over probe of Jos crisis
The global perspective to wage increase
2008: Mixed grill for aviation sector
Bullish trading buoys transactions on the Exchange
Wicked fire on Christmas Day
Bayelsa proposes N160.8b budget for 2009
Unity Bank partners Chinese firm on power projects in Nigeria
Hong tasks Udenwa on textile sector's revival
Oil prices rebound, rise above $40 on Gaza conflict
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Broadcasting and year 2008 in retrospect
DHQ reviews pension scheme, conditions of service
Presidency, Airlines to meet over high aviation fuel price
S'South lawmakers contest N19b virement
Groups seek end to gas flaring, Land Use Act repeal
Court halts federal civil servants over 1004 Estate's sale
A woeful health sector performance in 2008
Mid-day fire at Ladipo
South Africa's Dikgacoi close to new deal
Ruthless Liverpool three points clear, as Chelsea, Fulham share points
Ex-Eaglets captain, Lukman, joins Monaco's first team
As Japan forecasts zero growth
Amaechi presents N432.3b appropriation bill to legislators
Naira plunges further on CBN's forex sale directive
World Bank predicts global gloom in 2009
Economy: Professionals Seek Greater Ties With Government
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Police Arrest Official For Alleged Misappropriation Of N39m
Ghanaians Approach Presidential Run-off With Trepidation
NNPC Boss, Yar'Adua, May Go In Jan
Kumuyi Tasks Govt On Security, Protection Of Lives
Collapsed Infrastructure, Failed Roads And Rising
Agent Advises Makinwa To Quit Lazio
Adebayor Returns, Utaka Doubtful, As Arsenal Tackle Portsmouth
Everton Goes For £6 Million Rated Odemwingie
Nigerian Economy In 2009: Hard Times Knock Hard
Ethics Suffer, As Banks Mount Further Pressure On Staff
Don't Lift Ban On Exercise Books, Maple Leaf Boss Tells Govt
Economy: Nigerian Professionals Seek Greater Ties With Government
Friday, December 26, 2008
Price Soars, As Fuel Scarcity Hits Borno, Yobe Capitals
Obasanjo, Amosun Embrace At Ibogun Day Celebrations
Four Feared Killed As JTF, Gunmen Clash In Bayelsa
As Nigerians Bid 2008 Goodbye...
Arsenal Stumble Again, As Liverpool, Chelsea Continue Title Race
Egypt May Scuttle Proposed Nigeria, Ghana Friendly
FG May Revert NSC To Sports Ministry
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Report links Ikechukwu Uche to PSV Eindhoven
I want to turn Berger around, says Amuneke
France wants date change, as Nigeria/Ghana meet February 11
Again, a new minister for education sector
Govt gives operators two weeks to decongest ports
Lagos launches N50 billion infrastructure renewal bond
Adeboye, Obama, 48 others make Newsweek's elite list
Labour on the march again, demands N52,200 minimum wage
Herbal antidotes for food poisoning, snake venom
Insurance business, haven for long-term investors, says NIA chairman
Artificial human bone marrow created in laboratory
Insurance stocks buoy transactions on the Exchange
Today is Christmas!
Akwa Ibom disburses N13b for accelerated livestock production
Ex-CBN chief canvasses new economic order for Nigeria
Fashola restates commitment to coastal security
Nigeria to receive $69m IFAD grant for agric, rural projects
How to achieve development plan, by new ministers
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
N8.5b varsity's pension budget insufficient, say Reps
30 die in Delta State auto crashes
Ekaette is Niger Delta minister, Mukhtar in finance
Port congestion: Terminal operators demand govt's intervention
SON sustains anti-substandard products' campaign
Inflation targeting: Other countries' experiences
CBN and the new inflation targeting regime
HP Experience opens in Lagos
Global star next generation satellite communication underway
Lagos, PHCN power rift lingers, as case is adjourned
PPMC assures Nigerians of product availability during festive season
The global economic crisis and its implications for Nigeria
SEC clears air on share certificate dematerialisation
All at Christmas, year-end
I will get my place back, says Olofinjana
NFF to name new Falcons' coach in January, says Peters
Ndanusa resumes at NSC, pledges equal attention to all sports
FIRS allays fear over tax increase
Oil prices fall below $39 on U.S. economic downturn
NAFDAC destroys N24.25b counterfeit drugs in seven years
How to achieve development plan, by new minister
Monday, December 22, 2008
Nine female footballers, two coaches die in auto accident
Presidency decries official's comments at Awolowo varsity
Why immunity clause may stay, by Ekweremadu
EFCC arrests Fani-Kayode, may arraign him today
Issues in global strategy against meltdown impact on human capital
Why NBA wants a place in legal practitioners' privileges committee
OTC records N268 billion transactions, as firms present scorecards
Stabbed to death for football
Apam gets new deal, Charleroi denies Akpala
Kenya lines up Egypt's friendly, others
NFF denies Siasia fresh deal
IMF urges spending to spur global economic growth
Obama expands economic recovery plan to create three million jobs
NEPC seeks market for Nigeria's solid minerals in South Africa
Prices of Toyota vehicles to rise in January
Exploring the dynamics of Nigeria's development up to 2020 AD
Remembering Agbroko, the jolly good man
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Mark counsels losers to shun bickering, embrace peace, development
Office holders should defend their assets, says Makarfi
Ajumogobia blames oil firms for Niger Delta crisis
Akunyili... from fake drug war to managing perception
After dangerous lull, war on climate change faces crunch year
African ministers adopt $65b fund to develop water infrastructure
Indices soar, renew investors' interest in stock market
Remembering the good writer
Holyfield's WBA title bid failed, loses to Valuev
Nigeria's Onaolapo is 36 in ITTF ranking
Eagles' opponents will be easy prey, says Ikpeba
IFC board approves initiatives for financial crisis response
ABUCCIMA advises govt on power problem, proffers possible solution
American firm to raise $200 million for Niger Delta
External reserves hit $57.4 billion
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Four Niger Delta University Lecturers Die In Auto-crash
Russians Kidnapped At ALSCON
Nigerian Pilgrims Stranded In Mecca, Plan Demonstration Today
Joy Unspeakable Solely For The Redeemed, Says Adeboye
2009 Budget: A Grope In A Time Of Global Recession
Arsenal Still Good Enough For Title, Says Henry
Allardyce Begins With Victory, Villa Move To Third Place
Nigeria Confirms France Friendly, Argentina Tie In Doubt
Market Closure: Ladipo Traders Count Losses
Experts Appraise Spring Bank's Acquisition
Zain's Wins African Telecoms Awards
Naira Depreciation: Expert Faults Claim On Oil Revenue
Friday, December 19, 2008
Appeal Court Orders CJ To Reassign Ibori's Case
Yar'Adua, Kufuor, Others List Ways To West Africa's Growth
Don't Expect Too Much From Yar'Adua, Akande Cautions
Yar'Adua's New Team: Steaming Cold?
NFF, NPL Agree, Order Enyimba To Play Behind Closed Doors In Aba
...Minister Resumes On Monday
National Sports Festival: States Get December 31 Deadline For Registration
Competitive Mobile Market And The Anabel Challenge
Flour Mills Rewards Staff
HiTV: A Promising Foothold, But ...
Zain Launches Mobile Services In Ghana
Thursday, December 18, 2008
NFF board to decide on Bosso, others soon
Obasi's going nowhere, Hoffenheim warns other clubs
Jonathan begins tour of centres
Copyright Law... dreams, hopes, 20 years after
Senate okays Mansur Mukhtar as minister, defers Adamu's screening
Govt moves to modernise Armed Forces
Soyinka rejects national merit award prize money, keeps plaque
The noble birth of Prophet Easaa
For many Nigerians, the Christmas breeze is yet to blow
African airlines thrive in the face of global competition
Inter-religious dialogue: Turning human existence into human co-existence
SEC appoints Vetiva market maker
My wife, a robber? No!
Group stresses climate-friendly energy policies
Abuja Clearing House records N4.5 trillion transactions
Oil prices hover near four half-year low despite OPEC cut
NLC canvasses diversification of Nigeria's economy
CIIN to inject 5000 new graduates into industry
Expectations as Ndanusa takes the sports, chair
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tanker drivers protest harassment by Lagos officials
No tax increase in 2009, says FIRS
Senate passes N3.049 trillion 2009 budget
Japan sets aside $12m to enhance distance education through radio
National Assembly workers may swear to oath of secrecy
Citrus fruits show promise in treating cancers, diabetes, stomach ulcer
Astronomers explain full moon close-up on Earth, planet formation
Blue chip shares lift stock indices
A gift of health, limbs too
Coaches set agenda for new minister
Coca Cola withdraws from Nigerian FA Cup sponsorship
Expectations as Ndanusa takes the SportsMinister, chair
Consumer council seeks compensation for victims of My Pikin
Dollar tumbles against euro, yen, as U.S. begins zero rate regime
OPEC will cut two million barrels output to end oversupply, says Saudi Arabia
Vision 2020: Govt commences harmonisation of local councils' operations
Govt plans new trade, industrial policy
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Doctors decry reduction of vote for health in 2009 budget
Govt. plans new trade, industrial policy
Sultan cites hunger, poverty in Jos crisis
Sliding fortunes hit import profile through Onne, Idi-Iroko
Why SMEs should transform to quoted firms, by Ogun MAN
IT governance certification is an imperative for business strategic direction, says Anya
The naira crash: A deliberate policy or crisis in the making?
Digital dividend for mobile as momentum gathers in Europe
ITU releases new standards for high speed room-to-room HDTV
NNPC explains second mission in Chad Basin, others
Nigeria oil reserve may dry up in 50 years, says DPR
The Historic Contributions of Urhobo Progress Union to the Unity and Development of Urhobo Nation
SEC, operators move to combat delay in stocks' mails
Siege on a nation's gateway
Jossy Lad must appear before us, NFF's panel insists
Abia showers N6.7m on Enyimba, Chukwumerije, others
Odemwingie eyes move to Premiership
African countries demand fair share of cotton trade
NCAA may sanction BA over change in arrival time
Global oil demand will shrink in 2009, OPEC warns
Reps query N680m sugar fund
Monday, December 15, 2008
Banks, others lose $50b in U.S. financial scam
Iwu alleges forgery of INEC stamp by Victor Umeh
How to save democracy, by Bankole, Oyinlola, Tinubu
Discordant tunes trail continued existence of NYSC scheme
What Competition Law can do to Nigeria's economy, by Dimgba
Federal Government as the economic saboteur
Fidson's management explains drop in profit
Ladipo spares market shut!
FIFA won't move 2010 World Cup from South Africa, says Blatter
Katsina, Adamawa withdraw from Orok Oyo tournament
NFF orders coaches to Abuja over poor outings
Air traffic controllers shelve planned strike, sign MoU with NAMA
Kabo Air gets N4 billion lifeline from Unity Bank
Hard times don't last, Oba Otudeko tells investors
Stakeholders fault govt on new national tax policy
NARSDA showcases device for fabrication of spacecraft, others
International partners, UN bodies evolve new aid modalities for Nigeria
Investment at oil and gas free zones hit $5 billion
Sunday, December 14, 2008
NARSDA showcases device for fabrication of spacecrafts, others
Residents kick as govt cedes three Taraba communities to Cameroun
Govt to spend N1.3 trillion on oil operations in 2009
BatesCosse tackles communication challenge
Mayors want greater cities' role in climate battle
Stakeholders chart framework for National Environmental Action Plan
Shareholders commend banks' bailout option
War against filth continues in Lagos
Chelsea, West Ham draw
Martins scores in Newcastle's 3-0 thrashing of Portsmouth
Nigeria draws 0-0 with Ghana, crashes out
nternational partners, UN bodies evolve new aid modalities for Nigeria
NAICOM, underwriters predict buoyant insurance business next year
FDI at oil and gas free zone put at $5 billion
Govt berates NNPC over delayed remittances to federation account
Forces In Mr. President's Kitchen Cabinet
Makinwa Begs For Lazio Exit
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Synod Reiterates Commitment To Human Development
ACF Urges Buhari, Atiku To Support Yar'Adua's Govt
Oshiomhole's Aides, Three Others Die In Auto Crash
orces In Mr. President's Kitchen Cabinet
President Yar'Adua: The Men Behind His Presidency
Serie A: Ancelotti Puts Faith In Flamini
Makinwa Begs For Lazio Exit!
Saving Nigeria's Female Soccer From Failing Coaches
MMA 2 Bubbles For Holiday Makers
Niger Bridge: More Calls For Repair
Ndukwe Tasks Southeast Governors On ICT
How Media Businesses Can Match 'Internet Explosion,' By CNBC Africa Boss, Alfonso
Friday, December 12, 2008
Buhari Faults Verdict
...It Was Lost Chance To Save Democracy, Says Atiku
Territorial Ambition, Not Election Caused Jos Crisis, Says Plateau Forum
Yar'Adua's Road To Victory
NFF Explains Decision To Lift Ban On Enyimba Stadium
Emordi Hopeful, As Home-Based Eagles Light Up Calabar
Yakubu, Macauley Make Bosso's list Ahead AYC In Rwanda
How Banks, Others Can Manage Reputation Risk, Create Value (1)
Preparing For 2009 (1)
Eagles rule out new players, look for serene camp
Thursday, December 11, 2008
NASS, Presidency disagree over unspent funds in 2009 budget
Amaechi accuses EFCC of bias in anti-graft fight
CBN rolls out strategies for stable economy
Islam abhors conflicts, wars (2)
Tribute to the great Ray Charles
From trial to trial, famed O.J. Simpson finally goes to jail
Two years after, airlines await reopening of 18L runway
Market capitalisation down as bears dominate trading on the Exchange
For A'Ibom teachers, a reward for sacrifice from the Inoyos
3SC holds awards/fund raising dinner today
Ghana's coach rates Nigeria as team to beat at AYC
Eagles rule out new players, looks for serene camp
Operator tasks govt on N60b auto fund
Orji proposes N60.5 billion revenue for Abia in 2009
Court summons 23 banks on N262.8m judgment sum
Dwindling gas export from Nigeria worries consuming nations
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Senators rattle ministerial nominee over ANPP crisis
Education rot threatens Vision 20:2020, says Yar'Adua
On world rights day, women, others urge new focus
Why we are introducing mental arithmetic dynamics into Nigeria, by Adamu
Yobe discovers 3,500 ghost workers in councils
Researchers unveil local herbs for hastening childbirth
Nigeria portends huge untapped market for insurance industry, says Walmsley
Scientists test gene therapy for AIDS, sickle cell cures
Secrets of Asia's lead in the sciences unveiled in Malaysia
Exchange strategises against 'melt-down'
The Guardian's helping hand to Lagos pupils
Edo sports committee members lament state of Afuze Games Village
Ghana wins WAFU Under 20 Cup
Onigbinde, Nwosu to assist Emordi
Revenue drop for aviation sector imminent, says IATA
Don proposes new economic agenda for Nigeria
World Bank predicts global gloom, growth drops to 0.9 per cent
Govt assures investors of infrastructure at Lekki Free Trade Zone
Firm may sue Nigeria Customs Service for contempt
2009 budget: What hope for the industrial sector?
Agony of children, parents over demolition of private school
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ribadu's plight may worsen Nigeria's graft rating, says Transparency
Nigeria has made progress in reducing hunger, says FAO
Plateau to arraign 500 over Jos mayhem
Firm may sue Nigeria Customs Service to court for contempt
IMF welcomes call for multilateral action at Doha conference
MDGs: Another pipe dream for Nigeria?
NiRA may begin commercial services next month
NigComSat, Chinese firm propose interim satellite
DPR to recoup 16 years royalty debt from oil firms
Fitch examines impact of falling oil price on Nigeria
SEC moves to revamp stock market
Nduka Irabor, 'A man of uncommon courage,' is 50
No plan to sack Bosso, says NFF
Ghana, Senegal fight for WAFU Cup title today
Chukwu blames football woes on corruption in NFF
NAOC raises 400,000 farmers from Niger Delta
MAAN gives account of stewardship, canvasses for more involvement
Govt urged to find alternative sources of revenue
How to overcome barriers in Germany-Nigeria partnership, by experts
MEND opts for Catholic group as mediator with govt
Monday, December 08, 2008
MEND opts for U.S. Catholic group as mediator with govt
AC flays Jonathan over comments on Iwu
Senate rejects pact on $625m oil blocks
Motivating the survivors of downsizing
For judicial workers, it is no longer at ease
Zimbabwe struts on a taut rope
Global financial meltdown boosts Centage private placement
'Quiet, modest Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos'
Where is team nigeria's money? Okoya thomas queries nsc
Ghana, Senegal For WAFU Cup final
NFF May summon Bosso over Flying Eagles' ouster
Russia urges closer Nigeria ties on global financial crunch
Govt re-introduces weight, measures equipment
PETAN wants National Assembly to pass Nigeria content bill to law
Reps seek agency for food storage, preservation
Tears, sorrow, as Leke, 'the organiser' dies in Jos bloodbath
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Ibukun Oluwa FC withdraws petition against Akanni
Nigeria's Toriola is 56 in ITTF world's ranking
Fans want new team for AYC
Nigeria won't suffer recession, says Soludo
NPP in early lead in Ghana's peaceful polls
Presidency moves to defuse tension over budget
Broadcasters consider rise in advertisement rates
UNEP atlas highlights biodiversity hotspots, global carbon sinks
Govts seek bounce in climate change efforts at Poznan talks
Again, concern over infant mortality rate
Firms present scorecards to NSE
Tears, sorrow, as Leke, 'the organizer' dies in Jos bloodbath
ICAN commences professional practice monitoring
Nigeria's production base is weak, says ex-NACCIMA president
PTDF brainstorms on research areas for new chair-holders
Nigeria requires N7.9 trillion to meet 40b barrels oil reserve target
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal Win To Maintain Status Quo
Pillars Get Easy Foe, Morocco Test For Heartland
Bosso Blames Flying Eagles For WAFU Cup ouster
Yar' Adua Urges Nigerians To Overcome Primordial Sectarian Violence
Jos Crisis: Danjuma Calls For Probe Of Security Agencies
Eid-el-Kabir: Yar' Adua Urges Peace
As You Sacrifice To God During This Festival, Be Prepared To Make Your Country Great - Adegbite
The Secret Of My Commission In Rivers State - Justice Eso
"We Need Foreign Loans Now"
"World Bank Loans Are Beneficial To Nigeria - Dada"
Nigeria Needs World Bank Loan For Infrastructural Development - Idika Kalu
World Bank Loan: Unending Debate Between The Blind...And The Deaf?
Friday, December 05, 2008
EU Okays 600m Euros For W' African Regional Growth
Rumour Mongering Threatens Banking Sector
Zamfara Governor Dumps ANPP For PDP
Madam Safety
Nigeria Meets Senegal For Semifinal Slot
Standard Of Play Is Relatively High, Says Onigbinde
Flying Eagles will not be disgraced in Rwanda, Bosso Assures Nigerians
Strategies For Building Strong Brands
Insight Communications Given To Winning Award
Union Bank: Old Stallion In Need Of A Make Over
The Domino Effect
Arik bursts into international route with A340-500
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Govt to sanction defaulting oil firms over gas supply
Rivers seeks refund of N2b loan to FAAN
CBN's new discount window yields N700b to economy
Islam abhors conflicts, wars
You got it wrong, copyright society tells commission
Again, violence violates the peace on the Plateau
Arik burst into international route with A340-500
Shareholders approve Zenith Bank's N28.46b dividend
'Disabled, yet so much to thank God for'
ECOWAS sports ministers plan sports festival
NFF may punish Rangers, others over home-based Eagles
Super eagles to begin preparation in feb. 2009
DPR sets new guidelines to curtail fuel adulteration
Government to sanction defaulting concessioners
Financial meltdown may lead to subdued economic growth, says banker
Nigerians waste N450b on bad roads yearly, says FERMA
NFF beefs up home-based Eagles with 11 players ...Yet to decide match venue
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Ibadan, Eket banks shut over robbery, kidnap scare
MEND ready to disarm, lists terms
Why Budget 2008 execution failed, by Usman
Council, not VCs, sacked UNILORIN 49, insists Oloyede
Union tasks govt on health sector revival
How binge drinking, smoking drive heart disease, cancers
Insurance magnates pledge juicy returns on investments
Australia rocks provide plate tectonics' early start clue
Waiting for the textile revival fund
Exchange's indices sustain sliding profile
Goodbye to Ojota stench
Mali, Liberia, Benin move to quarter final
Edo, Gombe reach IG Cup finals
NFF beefs up Home-Based Eagles with 11 players
70 per cent local content not feasible by 2010, says PETAN
Jonathan tasks border states on development
CIBN boss challenges lawyers at bankers' forum
Global crunch, food crisis may increase agonies of poor people
Ronaldo is Europe's best player
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Oil firms re-evaluate cost of NNPC's suspended projects
Govt requires N3.5tr for housing yearly, says CBN
Nigeria among top 10 telecoms nations
Nigeria joins global fight against sea prirates
Using industrialisation to achieve MDGs, Vision 2020, by UNIDO
G-20 Declaration on financial crisis: Too little, too late, need for a better response
Demystifying the credit bogey in Nigeria's economy
ICT stakeholders endorse IT parks at CEO summit
ITU unveils blueprint for telecoms infrastructure sharing
House committee clears DPR of discretionary oil block allocation
Oil majors plan N590b vessels to cut costs, boost security
2009 federal budget to focus on the seven-point agenda
ISAN tasks govt on industrial policy
To curb mothers, infants' mortality
Nigeria beats Italy, qualifies for main group draw
Ronaldo Europe's best player
Okpodu rues decline of Nigerian women football
Oil palm plantation owners query govt on imported crude vegetable oil
Yar'Adua courts non oil sector performance in budget 2009
MAN hinges economic growth on manufacturing
Govt beats projections, pegs budget at $45 per barrel
Monday, December 01, 2008
Tswanga shoots Nigeria to victory, as Hayatou accepts final invitation
Falconets' coach blames team's ouster on mother luck
Home-based Eagles return, move into camp
Obama picks Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
Yar'Adua stops Jang from swearing in council heads
Govt, states may resolve deductions crisis soon
Organised Labour's search for antidote to Niger Delta crisis
Why NBA grudges publication of would-be SANs before selection
Nigerian Breweries' turnover exceeds N100b in nine months
Saving Makurdi from erosion
Borno goes solar for govt business
UNIDO blames industrial failure on power problem in Nigeria
Govt re-introduces youths agric programme
World Bank lauds Ogun investment drive, pledges further assistance
And the battle against AIDS continues
Aiyegbeni out for season, Arsenal dents Chelsea's title ambition
Sunday, November 30, 2008
In Abuja, broadcasters canvass media element for Seven-Point Agenda
Winning the battle against AIDS
Nigeria meets Benin for quarterfinal ticket
Iran proposes nuclear plants with Arab countries
Ghana downs Home-based Super Eagles 3-2
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