Wednesday November 6th, 2002

NEWS
I've Right to Renew My Mandate, Says Obasanjo | Atiku: N130bn Realised from Telecoms | N/Assembly Set to Begin Nation-wide Consultations | 'Why Govt Contracts, Projects Fail' | FG Plans $2.7bn Investment for Gas Pipeline Network | Nicon Hilton: BPE, IBTC Consortium Commence Negotiations Today | Impeachment: Implementation of Agreements Begins | Forum Buys Interest Form for Yar'Adua | PDP: Agbakoba Kicks over N5m Levy | FG, INEC Urged to Disband Campaign Groups | Violence: AD Flagbearer Writes Obasanjo, Seeks Protection | Ogbemudia Explains Support for Igbinedion | ...Formal Declaration on Saturday | 'No Alternative to National Conference' | ANPP Crisis: Aikhomu, Bafarawa Goofed - Chieftain | Obasanjo Solicits Private Sector Participation in Poverty Alleviation | 24,000 Military Pensioners for Verification Parade | Plateau Crisis: FG Raises 15-man Reconciliation Panel | Textile Visa Bill Delays Participation in AGOA Trade Opportunities - Bello | House Panel Summons Shell Boss | RTEAN Boss Explains Chaos in Road Transportation | Bar Beach: Assembly Wades into Lagos/FG Face-off | Fire Razes Kaduna Refinery Unit | Shinkafi Flown Abroad for Medical Treatment, Court Told | ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike | Lamido Defends Sharia Law | NAFDAC Destroys N14m Fake Goods | Bakassi Boys are Criminals, Says NACOVAW | NEMA, UNICEF Agree on Emergency | Sharia Council Criticises Obasanjo over Death Penalty Abolition | Jigawa Constitutes Mercy Panel | Ahead 2003: Gbenga Daniel Tours Ogun | College Recalls Expelled Students over Veil | Shun Parochial Tendencies , Gov Tells Advisers | New Rotary Boss Pledges High Standard | Edo Assembly Mourns Late Member |
State of the States
Igbinedion Sets Up Panel on Rapid Development | We'll Promote Service Efficiency - Kwankwaso | Star Mega Jam Holds November 15 | Econet Takes Value Added Services to Lagos Trade Fair | Mirinda Launches Fun-time Package for Youths | Cellcom Pleads with Subscribers over Hitch |
POLITICS
2003: Sultan Endorses Bako for Senate | U.S State Lawmakers Visit Nigeria on Study Tour | 5 -Year Single Term Unworkable, Says Babarinsa | 2003: Battle for the Soul of Kwara PDP | Five-year Single Term 'll Not Halt Political Crises - Ogbeha |
BUSINESS
Money Transfer: Banks Lobby for Payments in Local Currency | 'How to Make Smart Card Technology Grow' | SEC Set to Deal With Firms Declaring Paper Profits | APBN, CITN Seek Collaboration Among Professional Bodies | WAPCO Records N70m Loss in Half-year | Fed Expected to Cut Rates This Week | NUB International Appoints New MD, GM | First Bank Makes N27 billion Income in Half Year | Dollar at Euro Parity for First Time Since July | Guinness Nigeria in Strategic Expansion Programme | Stock Market Recoups N5.3 Billion | UAL Shares Up, But Clock Still Ticking | Wall Street Loves Microsoft Ruling | BP's oil production Hit By Earthquake | Bammeke Appointed UNIC's MD | Shell Oil Output Slips 10%, Loses $320m in UK Tax | Shell, Chevron, Others Plan $10bn Spending in Gulf of Mexico | Operator Allays Fears over Increase in Share Capital | Niger Insurance at 40 Charts New Vision, Mission | Market Forces Depress AP by N1 Billion | Assurance Bank: Clearing the Coast for Core Investors | NCR (Nigeria) Strives to Achieve Profit Growth | 'Under-Insurance of Goods now Widespread in Nigeria' | NNPC Account: FG calls for dialogue, lifts Suspension on Consortium | A&G Insurance Company Increases Share Capital to N500m | Facility Association to Request Auto Insurance Rate Increase | Niger Insurance at 40 Charts New Vision, Mission |
ARTS & REVIEW
From Kareleo, a Journey Back to the Roots | First On The Dial Reaches Out to the People | O'jez Launches Own Label |
COMMENT
The Making of a Nigerian President | Aliero and His Detractors |
MARKET NEWS
FG Urged to Dissuade SEC from Impoverishing Companies | 'Wema Bank's Offer Will Be Fully Subscribed' |
MONEY GUIDE
Naira Drops by 5 Kobo at Dutch Auction | Rogers Gives Recipe for Growth in Nigeria's e-Business | Nicon Hilton Sale May Be Resolved Today |
TOURISM
Tough Time Awaits Erring Hotels | ... Two-timing Browmillow-Jack | SAA Organises Special Xmas Plight for Voyager Members | Hill Station Hotel to Be Reorganised | UN Declaration on Eco-tourism Hailed |
EDITORIAL
IG's Shoot-at-Sight Order |
LETTERS
Between Enwerem and those After His Job | Whose Interest is NNDC Serving? |
EDUCATION
'Early Learning Begets Later Learning' | Rivers State Schools Ready for Accreditation | Polytechnic Commission on the Way | YABATECH Alumni to Raise N200m | Extend Mirinda Programme to Rural Areas, 7-Up Advised | Only Poly Diplomas Are Recognised - NBTE | Ihonvbere Institutes Political Science Prize at Ekpoma | Fanta Art, Essay Winners On Tour |
CITY DIARY
Unease in UNIBEN over VC's House Cleaning Exercise | Queala Birds Destroy Farms in Adamawa | Global Fellowship Donates to Widows, Others | Labour Bids Farewell to Retiring Members |
FEATURES
Niger Delta: Not Yet Uhuru | For Children, a Better Tomorrow |
SPORTS
Chukwu Weeps for Taribo | Top Clubs Okay Salary Cap | Toyota Cup: Pros Take Turn on the Tee | I'm Not at My Best - Okocha | Hockey: Niger Flickers Lead | NFA Rejects Five League Venues | Keane Out Till New Year | Ronaldo Vows to End Scoring Drought | Abuja 2003: Amun Warns Ministry over Preparations | Ahead AWC: No Friendlies for Falcons | Rafter Hints at Return | Okorie Sets Indian Record | FIFA Favours Clubs over Wales |
EXTRA
In Times Like This, What Would Ake Say? | Party Tickets and Application Fees |