“Though the Federal Government quickly denied the economy was in danger, it is now clear that it (government) was being economical with the truth. The clearest indication yet of this choreographed deceit are the contradictory statements credited to the Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in recent times
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He added: “NAMB is soliciting for more funds aimed at providing
stability through bridging for MFBs short-term debt, refinancing and
venture partnership to MFBs and institutions with potentials
He said there were lots of funding packages initiated by the bank to
encourage agriculture, saying the low budgetary allocation for
agriculture was not good enough
Mr Livingstone Wechie, the Publicity Secretary of the organisation, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Port Harcourt
Fayemi, whose administration’s free health programme has benefitted no fewer than 720,000 citizens, said the six newly purchased ambulances, which will complement the ones earlier purchased, are different from the typical ambulances as they are basically intensive care unit vehicles where minor surgeries can be carried out before a patient is transported to the nearest health facility
“We are told that no fewer than 11,500 women have lost their lives either during pregnancy or at child birth and we are saying this is not acceptable
“It is important to note, however, that the TIP Report does not simply measure the efforts of NAPTIP as an agency but rather, the Government of Nigeria as a whole
He said that the policy would reduce robbery, kidnapping, election rigging and even leakage in government revenue “because nobody will be cheated by the electronic machine”
“Some of them were regarded ghosts because they could not come for the verification because they were on studies leave outside the state, but when they return, they will also be verified
“What is happening now is an opportunity for able-bodied Nigerians, irrespective of status, to invest in the sector so as to increase production and meet both national and international demand.
“Investment in the sector is lucrative with no risk
So far we have deported over 240 girls since 2012, you will be shocked, at the extend of resistance from the girls, we tell them Russia is not a destination for prostitutes yet they still come” Asam said
It says 89 ships, carrying different cargoes, will sail into the ports from June 20 to June 29, with 20 ships carrying petroleum products and 11 ships carrying new and used vehicles
The UN Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Annan made the remark at the Council’s day-long thematic debate on conflict prevention and the extractive industries at the UN Headquarters in New York
He said, “The concept of the development of the facilities is to decongest the Lagos and Port Harcourt ports while entrenching PPP in the establishment and upgrading of public sector facilities
He stressed that his administration has a sustainable practice of giving financial support to communities whose development associations have viable self-help projects that can add value to the larger members of the communities
It was attended by various economic and finance experts including the
World bank, African Development Bank and government officials from
Africa and beyond
He said: “This new project is aimed at supporting the Federal
Government of Nigeria in at least six states to improve the skills of
teachers in core curriculum subjects
Represented by the Vice-President, Architect Namadi Sambo, Jonathan said the groundbreaking ceremony would not only give a fine boost to the administration’s Transformation Agenda, but also further strengthen the improved confidence in the Nigerian business environment by both local and foreign investors
At present, based on expression of interest from the private sector and state governments, the following cities have been prioritized to host perishable cargo terminals: Abuja, Akure, Calabar, Ilorin, Jalingo, Jos, Kano, Lagos, Makurdi, Minna, Owerri, Port Harcourt and Uyo
The President told the incoming ambassadors that Nigeria would welcome increased cooperation from countries that are more experienced in such matters for its ongoing operations against domestic terrorist groups