The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun the pursuit of illicit cash flow to neighbouring countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Newsmen gathered yesterday that the acting chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu is in Ghana working with their anti-corruption agencies, hunting money laundering activities of Nigerians in the Ghanaian p. An EFCC source ...
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Federal Government set to complete N26 bn road projects in Osun
The Federal Government has promised to complete the N 26.131billion ongoing road projects in Osun. Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing said this during the inspection of the projects across the state on Thursday. The minister was represented by Mr. Hezekiah Kehinde, the Osun Controller of Works. Fashola said that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration inherited seven abandoned ...
Read More »Tenant risks a 3-year jail term after allegedly assaulting landlady
A commercial motorcycle operator, Mohammed Ajah, was on Friday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly using his motorcycle to block his landlady from entering her house. Ajah, 24, resident at No. 1 Oshinaga St., Oke-Ira, Ogba, Lagos, is facing two counts bordering on assault. The prosecutor alleged that the defendant assaulted one Mrs. Franca Enweke by ...
Read More »Fire razes building, properties worth millions of naira lost
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed when a fire believed to have been caused by candlelight razed an entire building housing tenants and shops. The incident occurred in the university town of Nsukka, Enugu State. It was gathered that the fire, which started around 8:30 p.m., was as a result of a candle left unattended to in one of ...
Read More »History of Surveying in Africa and Nigeria
Surveying profession is one of the oldest professions in Africa. In most African countries, it was initially a profession that was connected with the military. This has to do with the colonial history. For instance, countries that have colonial links with Britain had their first set of surveyors trained in British Military Survey Schools. In the past, surveyors were people ...
Read More »Lagos Anglican diocese set to build housing estate for community
The Bishop, Diocese of Lagos Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye, says the diocese will soon commence work on the centenary city it plans to build to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the church. Olumakaiye spoke on Wednesday in Lagos during a press conference, explaining that the city which would be located between Ibeju-Lekki and Epe areas was the church’s ...
Read More »PenCom approves 135 Firms to Participate in FG Deals
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has cleared 135 companies to bid and participate in federal government businesses. The firms have been issued with certificate of compliance to enable them participate in government deals. PenCom disclosed this in a recent statement published on its website. The companies were certified fit for business by the commission as at January 9, 2019. The ...
Read More »Mixed reactions continue to surround real estate growth prospects for 2019
Experts in the real estate industry are divided on how the industry will fare this year, considering certain economic indices that may determine its growth or lack of it. While some feel that there will be marginal growth, especially in the residential sub-sector, others see a bleak year for the industry. There are also some professionals who think that the ...
Read More »Ajah community decries abandoned BRT terminal, bad roads
Residents, including investors and commuters of Ajah community in Lagos State, have expressed displeasure over the abandoned BRT terminal and Ambode Flyover bridge in the area. The community members lamented that the present status of the construction has paralysed businesses and other activities in the area and therefore called on the state government to expedite project completion. According to them, ...
Read More »Anambra State Govt. mobilises contractors with N10 billion
The Anambra State Government says it has mobilised contractors with N10 billion to asphalt various road projects across the state before the rainy season. Governor Willie Obiano made the disclosure during an inspection of road projects leading to Amansea -Unizik Road, Awka on Tuesday. Mr. Obiano urged all contractors handling road projects in the state to accelerate work, as there ...
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