Tuesday April 27, 2004

NEWS
Niger Delta: Military Threatens Maximum Force | PDP Leaders Move to Save Wabara | CBN Gives Thumb Up to External Reserves, Exchange Rate | NEPA Gulps N102bn in Four Years - Imoke | Okonjo-Iweala Reaffirms Nigeria's Commitment to Reforms | Ibori: Delta Tribunal Adjourns to May 26 | Mass Action: CNPP Affirms May 3, Forms Another Group | African Ministers Want IMF DMD for Africa | Polio Vaccine: Why We Disagreed with FG, By Shekarau | Nigeria Should Remain in WTO - Expert | 'NDDC Should Develop Niger-Delta Region' | D/Gov Cautions War Mongers | FG Pledges Full Implementation of Cabotage Act | Atiku Charges Women on Gender Issues | No Regrets over Councils Dissolution-Goje | 30 Die in Boat Mishap | New LGs :Niger Not Bothered About Allocation Stoppage | ...Senators Condemn FG's Action | ... In Lagos Councillors, Workers Protest | ...NLC Calls for Dialogue | Youths Advise CNPP to Shelve Mass Action | FG Won't Relent on War Against Economic Vices - Atiku | Benue Doles N13m to Siamese Twins | Law School Has Trained 41,000 Lawyers - Jegede | Why Detractors Are After Me, By Fayose | PDP Chieftain Seeks Kalu's Expulsion | Group Endorses Dismissal of Corrupt Judges | Military Exercise: Don't Panic, Tinubu Advises Lagosians | Return Mission Schools, Archbishop Tells Northern Govs | Chinese Investors to Establish Cement Factory | NEPA Goes Spiritual over N2.8bn Debt | Saraki Pledges to Boost Agric | Tribunal Chairman Warns Litigants | Obas Begin Mobilisation for 2005 Census |
ARTS & REVIEW
Nigeria and The Poetry of Travails | Verses of Gloom |
BUSINESS
'How Govt Agencies' Operations Increase Cost of Business' | Energy Theft: NEPA Wants Own Police | PPMC Records N161m Loss on Ailing Refineries | Role of Finance in Hunger and Poverty Reduction | May&Baker Hopes to Become First Choice Brand | IITA, USAID Urge Better Understanding of Biotech | Research to Eradicate Tick Intensified | FAO Organises Global Contest to Boost Rice Production | Group Seeks Alternative Sources of Funding for SMEs | Indigenous Firm Launches Flour Milling Machine | Indian Firm Offers Nigerians New Manufacturing Tools | Promasidor Introduces Drink-O-Pop, Rebags Top-Tea | The Demands of Successful Cabotage Operation | 'Oil Industry: Local Content Now 14%' | Addax Awards Contract for Mobile Production Unit | Police Foil Arson Attack on Kaduna Refinery Pipeline | Schlumberger's Nigerian Subsidiary Plans Job Cuts | Why FG is Probing Iron Ore Mining Company -Imoke | Supply Concerns May Sharply Raise Oil Prices |
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE
Nigeria Struggles for Effective Housing Policy | Aesthetik Homes Introduces Thermal Building Technology | Poor Infrastructure Impedes Africa's Growth - Ekaette | Standards Set for Nigeria's Building, Construction Industry | What to Do About Bad Roads |
MARKET NEWS
AP Floats 216m Shares on the Exchange | Wall Street Opens Modestly Higher |
MONEY GUIDE
US Unveils New 'Safer, Secure' $50 Note | NBM Bank Gets 2 Executive Directors | Union Bank Opens New Branches |
COMMENT
As Ambassadors Resume... | The Media in This Era |
EDITORIAL
The Politics of Federal Highways |
LETTERS
The Task Before NOA | Funds Allocation to Local Govts | Don't Abolish Scholarship Award | NEPA's Arbitrary Bill |
LAW
LG Funds Witholding: Mercy Killing or Ultimate Blackmail? | ... the Dilemma of Constitutional Recognition | Prosecute, Jail Corrupt Judges, Hang Photos In Courts - Debo Akande | Doubt in Appellant's Age Should Be Resolved in His Favour | Computer Evidence in Criminal Matters |
CITY DIARY
Trouble over Woman' Corpse | CBN Director Bags Fellowship Award | Celebration as LAMATA Moves to Rehabilitate Road | Police Commend Gombe Govt over Security | Church Choir in Colourful Celebration |
FEATURES
Surgeons' Perspective on Health Sector | . . .Laboratory Scientist: Link Between Doctor, Patient |
SPORTS
Blatter Predicts Tight Race for 2010 | Omokhaye Tasks NFA Over Referees' Impasse | ...Ministry Order NFA Action | LG Cup: Gaddafi Storms Lagos Today | Sodje Makes Team of the Year | Abuja 2004: Bus Bait for Spectators | Premier League: Empty-Handed We Play | Strictly Big Men in Zaria | Elephant Girls Know Brazilians | Al Ahly Exit CAF League | Henry Retains PFA Crown |