Monday May 7th, 2001

NEWS
Forget Re-election, PDP Chieftain Tells Obasanjo | Slave Ship: Firm Demands N30m From NPA | Mbakwe, Jakande, Others Quit APP, Form New Party | Verification Committee Cedes Four Oil Fields to Bayelsa | GSM: NCC Worried About MTN, Econet | Nigeria's First PC Plant Begins Production in July | FG May Intervene as Ports Congestion Worsens | Engage NLC, Others to Check Fuel Distribution, Sales | UAD Advocates Constitutional Review Commission of all Interest Groups | Kwali People Reject Ebri Panel's Recommendation | Anioma People Advocate 42-state Nation | NITEL Explains Role in Alleged Contracts Inflation, Exonerates Arzika | Why There is Crisis in Education Sector - ASUU | Igbo Group Gives Condition for Nigeria's Unity | Afenifere Scores Oyo High on Performance | Fafunwa Urges FG, ASUU to Negotiate | Lagos to Establish 20 Science/Tech Schools | Shell Blames Ogoni Oil Spill on Sabotage | Mu'azu Spends N7bn on Road Construction in Bauchi | Lagos NUJ Press Week Kicks Off | Need for Closer Ties Between VON and Foreign Radio Stations Stressed | Lagos Seals Off Ojota Luxury Bus Park | I am not Dead - Gov Adebayo | Ajuluchukwu Tips Kalu as First Igbo Executive President | Oyingbo Library to be Connected to Internet |
STATE OF THE STATES
Need for Independence of Judiciary Stressed | US Congressman Seeks Release of $30m for Power Plant | Formation of New Parties Healthy for Democracy - Lawmaker | Speaker Picks Hole in Constitution Review Committee | Eldorado to Complete 25 km Road on Schedule | Egwu Warns Contractors on Shoddy Jobs | Police Arrest Alleged Teenage Witches | Govt Pledges Support for Conservation | Police to Refund N70,000 to Accused |
POLITICS
2003: Ikorodu Hosts Supporters of Obasanjo | Deputy Governor Wants Voters Cards Computerised | Duke Commended over Performance | 2003: Audu Begins Incursion into Kogi West |
BUSINESS
Investors Warned against Apathy to Share Acquisition | BRIPAN Commends Special Courts' Creation | Apapa Customs Rakes in N18.8 Billion | Welcome, Populi Bank | Platinum Bank's Traffic Control Effort | NAMBL Remains Highly Focused | ASE May Change the Face of Nigerian Stock Market | NBL, Guinness Scare South African Breweries | Bank Raises Capital Base to Enhance Competition | LBN to be Renamed Unilever Nigeria Plc | More Firms May Opt for Dual Listing | Core Issues in the Enabling Environment for Increased Economic Development | Musings on Personal Income Tax | 'Nigeria's Business Climate Hostile' | Multilink Phones and Transparency | Rivers Gas Turbine Supplies Power to Ogoniland | NEPA Apologises to Consumers in Asaba District | FRCN Shops for N2bn to Procure New Equipment | Eco-Sol Fire Lighters, Grilly Cubes Debut | 'The Naira Should be Allowed to Float' | Lead Supports Traffic Signs Campaign | MTN Subscribes to MPS | NSE All-Share Index Rise by 2.6% | Resort Securities Holds Finance Workshop | IFEM: Demand Hits $51.7m Despite $5.4m Inflow | Banks, Discount Houses Shun OMO Amidst Liquidity Squeeze | Global Bank Goes Plc | Eko Bank Boss to Address FICAN Forum |
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Resident Representative Complains of IMF Bashing | Mussa Leaves World Economic Outlook Team | Spring Meeting Urges International Support for Africa | IMF, World Bank Leaders to Confront Gloomy Global Prospects | ENF Workshop Opens Today | World Bank, IMF, WTO are Helping Powell | The Growth Habit is Catching on - World Bank's Stern | East African Presidents Launch Second Development Strategy | IFC Faces Challenges of Generating Money |
ARTS & REVIEW
Bringing Cinema to your Doorstep | Kudos to MUSON |
COMMENT
World Press Freedom Day | Between SEC and LSE |
EDITORIAL
Exchange Rate: What is to Be Done |
LETTERS
The Senate and Its Unrepentant Rebels | Ciroma's Ambiguity |
CITY DIARY
Edo Council Boss in a Ghastly Road Crash | Ekiti Council Boss Donates Bikes to NEPA | Islamic Body Tasks FG to Resolve Educational Crisis |
FEATURES
Local Aviation: A High-decibel Nuisance? | Ambrose Alli Varsity's Lingering Tragedy |
SPORTS
Eagles' Job: Still Many Rivers to Cross | Obasanjo Unveils Games Mascot Thursday | NHF Floats League for Clubs | Athletes Want Nwajei, Ngerem for AFN Top Job | Ping Pongers Chase Obasanjo Prizes | Nigeria Loses Right to Host Nations Cup | Challenge Cup Draw Holds May 23 | Oneya, Yusuf Accused of Ruining NFA | ...Rivers State Commissioner Wants Board to Resign | 17 Die in Iran Stadium Disaster | Sharks Fans Injure Coach Dike, Players |
EXTRA
Facilitating Market-Driven Economic Activity |