Below are the headlines found on The Daily Times Online Newspaper for today, Monday 18 September, 2017.
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The family members of the late Brigadier-General (Dr.) Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia have said there are great plans to carry on his humanitarian activities through his foundation-Osaigbovo Ogbemudia Foundation which was launched during his 80thbirthday. The main drive of the Foundation is to support the prevention and control of diabetes, which is a major health challenge []The post Family holds posthumous birthday for late Gen. Ogbemudia appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Ni
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The member representing Njikoka 11 Constituency in the State House Of Assembly and the chairman House Committee on Trade, Commerce, Market and Wealth Creation, Dr. Pete Ibida, has showered encomiums on the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano for the construction of Oye-Agu- Girls Secondary School, Abagana, Ekeudo-Nimo -Convent road. The visibly happy []The post Ibida lauds Anambra govt on road construction appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria News
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The Academic Staff union of Universities, ASUU, and the federal government negotiating team are meeting this afternoon to sort out what the union described as grey areas that arose from the offer made by government to the union last week, which has been deliberated upon at the various zonal levels and by the National Executive []The post Strike: ASUU, FG meets today to thrash out grey areas appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
. We are taking steps to meet commitments- FG The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has threatened to suspend its planned high-level mission visit to Nigeria between November 20 and 21, 2017 over the failure of Federal Government to implement Egmont Group requirements. The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units had in July this year []The post Egmont suspension: FATF threatens to suspend visit to Nigeria over requests appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspa
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed Abuja for New York, to join other world leaders at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, (UNGA)72. The Presidents aircraft left on Sunday morning at exactly 10:45 am, from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Before the Presidents arrival at the airport, the Presidential Guard was []The post Buhari in New York for UN General Assembly appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The national president of Odua Peoples Progressive Congress, Comrade Salami Maroof Olanrewaju, has said that the leader of the Odua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, has no value in Yoruba culture and is bereft our heritage. Olanrewaju, who made this commendation while speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, said that the federal government must be []The post Gani Adams has no value in Yoruba race appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The federal government has said that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not set up to fight for right of anyone or group but a tool by opposition to destabilise the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, stated this at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday. He further claimed []The post Disgruntled politicians, treasury looters behind IPOB FG appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has warned that communities engulfed in conflicts always suffer developmental stagnation, urging them instead to establish platforms that will promote peace and engender development. The governor was speaking during the coronation ceremony of Dr Felix Enene Otuwarikpo as the Eze-Igbu Upata III on Saturday at Edeoha town in Ahoada East []The post Conflicts Bring Stagnation in Development Says Wike appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo recently attended the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Conference and had a media chat at the corner. His media office made it available to The Daily Times and is presented by PATRICK OKOHUE. ******* You have gone round most of the stands here. What is your impression []The post Economic diversification is taking root, says Osinbajo appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The Federal Government has been urged to give special recognition to the 57 local government councils and local councils development areas in Lagos State so as to bring governance closer to the people and speed up the development of local communities in the state. This appeal was made by the Odofin of Alimosho while speaking []The post Give recognition to Lagos LCDAs, monarch urges FG appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
.As Minna residents laud deployment of security agencies in metropolis The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Caretaker Committee, has advised leaders in the South-East to take actions to allay fears and address grievances of the people within the region. The National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, gave the advice in an interview with newsmen on []The post IPOB: PDP advises leaders to allay fears, address grievances appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeri
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Towards promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship among youth and arrest youth restiveness, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has announced that its forthcoming annual National Youth and Adult convention tagged Agents of Transformation would address unemployment. Addressing journalists at the Youth Centre, Redemption Camp along Lagos/Ibadan expressway, the Assistant General Overseer on Young Adults []The post RCCG moves to reduce youth unemployment appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
A companys director is an appointed or elected member of the board of directors who, with other directors, has the responsibility for determining and implementing the companys policy. He/she does not have to be a stockholder (shareholder) or an employee of the firm, and may only hold the office of director. Directors act on the []The post How bank directors dismal stakes deter local investors appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Though resources are scarce and economic environment continues to bite harder, yet people focused on safeguarding their future, ensure that irrespective of what they earn, a portion of it is kept aside for future use, in a form of investment. For one to make any form of investment, money must be involved, exchange hands for []The post Understanding different investment types, rewards appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The call for Made in Nigeria Products was again brought to the front burner recently at the 18th Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture where stakeholders stressed the need to encourage the purchase of locally made products in order to sustain the nations economy. A countrys development index can be measured by what it buys and borrows []The post Promoting Made in Nigeria products as way to sustain economy appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Police takeover IPOB leader fathers palace Sunday church services in Umuahia peaceful, solemn Gov Lalong relaxes curfew in Jos Four days after the Nigeria Army onslaught on the residence of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Afaraukwu in Ibeku Umuahia Local Government Area of Abia State, []The post 4 days after, Kanu, parents still at large appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, has assured that Nigeria will not break up in spite of the recent agitations and actions bordering on the unity of the country. Oyegun gave the assurance at a grand reception and lifetime achievement award ceremony organized by the Inner Circle []The post Nigeria will not break up Oyegun appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Once again, many states in the country are in financial straits and can hardly meet their financial obligations. They have approached the federal government for financial assistance but Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has made it clear to the states that the condition precedent for such federal government financial support will be the reports from independent []The post Conditions for FGs bail out of states appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The national leader, South-South, of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Senator Roland Owie, has faulted the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhari- administration to declare the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group, saying it smacks of double standard. Owie pointed out that the Buhari administration was not walking the way of justice and []The post Senator accuses FG of double standard over declaration of IPOB as terrorist group appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
The Ondo state police said it has rescued an abducted groom, Moses Yakubu, who was kidnapped last week by some suspected gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Femi Joseph, revealed this to journalists in Akure on Sunday. Mr. Joseph explained that Yakubu was rescued inside the forest allegedly being used as []The post Ondo police rescue abducted groom, other kidnap victims appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
.MPC may retain economic instruments for 8th times Expert .Benchmark interest rate, CRR reduction top agenda .Its too early to reduce interest rate-Afrinvest The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may be under severe pressure over some economic decisions it will take today. Consequently, pressures from different financial stakeholders []The post MPC under pressure to reduce benchmark interest rate appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Although reports by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Nigeria, which had been reeling under the heavy weight of recession since late 2015, may have exited the challenge, experts have however warned that there are still long, dark tunnel to be traversed, owing to some macro-economic issues still threatening the economy from growing. This []The post Manufacturing sector still deep in recession, says NECA appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
. Laments that power sector is still government-driven . Says funding for road, rail, poor and opaque The President/Chief Executive of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr. Andrew Alli, has said that Nigeria needs to spend US$3trillion on economic infrastructure over the next 30 years, if the country must meet its own ambitious development goals. []The post AFC: Nigeria needs $3trn economic infrastructure in 30 yrs appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Captain Fola Akinkuotu, the Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA was at the just concluded inaugural ICAO Aviation Security Symposium AVSEC 2017 in Montreal, Canada. In this interview with Aviation Correspondents, he shares his opinion that all hands must be on deck to take aviation security to a new level in Nigeria. CHUKWUEMEKE []The post Continuous planes airworthiness depends on operator- NAMA MD appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newsp
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Nigerias Foreign Reserves has grown to $33 billion in September, compared to the $31 billion it recorded in August 2017. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okoroafor, stated this at the 24th CBN seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors in Awka, Anambra State. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nigeria grew []The post Nigerias Foreign Reserve hits $33 billion appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Following the proliferation of substandard phones, computers and accessories, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) has warned fake dealers of the products to desist from the act or face the wrath of the law. The Director General, SON, Mr. Osita Aboloma, represented by Director Product Certification, SON, Tersoo Orngudwem, while speaking in an interview with []The post SON set prosecute substandard phones dealers, others appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria News
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
By Chris Akiri AN obnoxious Bill whose long title nearly reveals its antisocial intendment is on its way to becoming an Act of the National Assembly having passed its first and second readings in the House of Representatives. With a jaw-breaking long title of AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS []The post The NGO Regulatory Bill appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
One Emmanuel Ugwu wrote and published the article Buhari, Buratai, and the Python Panacea that has been published on several online platforms. Ugwu should be commended for this piece not because it was a work of art or some remarkable masterpiece but because in that single rant he was able to lay bare what ails []The post Re: Buhari, Buratai, And The Python Panacea appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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