Monday May 10th, 2004

NEWS
Govs Squander Allocations on Forex - Minister | Ogbeh: 2005 Convention 'll Make or Mar PDP | Crude Oil Price Now $40 Per Barrel | Mint: Five Firms Bid for Management Contract | 'Constitutional Breaches Non Issues in Election Petition' | Ogunlewe Orders Contractor Back to Site | Kwara, Zimbabwean Farmers Sign Agreement | LG Reform Bill: States May Drag FG to Court | Brenda, S/African Singer, Dies in Coma | 2007:YCE Chief Cautions North | Nigeria Among Africa's Fastest Growing GSM Market - ITU | No Going Back on Destination Inspection - Minister | Plateau Ethnic Militia Release 37 Hostages | Pan Ocean Oil: Court Adjourns Ruling to May 25 | Kwara Returns N5.8m cheque to Lawal | Wabara, Mark Hold Lunch Parley in Otukpo | Low Exchange Rate 'll Boost Agriculture - Stiglitz | RMFAC's Member Backs Obasanjo on New LGs | 'IGP Not Facing Assets Probe' | 6 Wounded as Dockworkers Clash | Akande Wants Police to Investigate George | 419: Ajudua Withdraws Appeal, Stays Applications | Anenih: PDP Chieftain Challenges Terry Waya | 6 AIDS Organisations Get N.5m Lifeline | Book Fair Trust Honours Ekwensi, Tutuola | LG Allocation: Niger Takes FG to Court | France Won't Pull Out of Nigeria - Envoy | Oba Akiolu: Appeal Court Rules Tomorrow | 'Convoy Crash Not Linked with My Daughter's Wedding' | Farmers Get 10,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer | Don't Privatise NEPA, FG Advised | Church Decries National Insecurity | Osun Police Warned Against Toll Collection | Gulder Ultimate Search Continues | Akande Seeks Support for Oyinlola | NLC, TUC Appeal Adjourned to May 18 | NANS Condemns OAU over Departmental Changes | 'Ijaws to Fight Injustice, Not Secede' | Synod Decries Spate of Killing | Group Begins Development Programmes for Youths | SOBECK to Showcase Nigeria's Business, Leisure |
STATE OF THE STATES
Dariye Denies Sacking Ethnic Group | ...Bauchi Speaker Condemns Crisis | Institute Makes Case for Revised Survey | Police Arrest MASSOB Members | Group Seeks Preservation of Igbo Culture | C/River Empowers 300 Graduates |
POLITICS
LG Allocation: A Constitutional Issue, Says NCP | We Run Transparent, Inclusive Govt - Gov Daniel | Again, FG, Lagos Disagree at Falae's Book Launch | Lawmaker Tasks Colleagues on Good Legislation |
CITY DIARY
Challenges Before New Lagos Police Chief | Man Petitions IGP Against Lagos Traditional Ruler | Re: "Fraud in God's House?" Being Publication in Your "THISDAY" Newspaper |
EDITORIAL
The Economic Triumvirate |
LETTERS
Before the Sudanese Genocide: A Rejoinder | Kudos to Balat and Gov Makarfi | Daniel's OGROMA | The Essence of Democracy |
COMMENT
The New CBN Helmsman | South-south and the Presidency |
ARTS & REVIEW
Enter Heavensgate on Silverbird | Oluremi Tinubu, Others to Grace AIDS Video Premiere |
BUSINESS
Investment: Nigeria Plans $10m Image Laundering Abroad | Comply with Int'l Security Standard, Foreign Ships Told | 'Non-funding of SEC Threat to Reforms' | CAP Expands Market Share via Exports | Market Opportunities for Exporting Vegetable Oil | The ISO Certificates and Indomie Noodles | Maggi National Cooking Competition: 20 Years of Social Services | TFC Ad Account Moves to 360 Degrees Communications | Governor Challenges Reputation Managers | Grand Style Awards in Lagos | Responding to the Needs of Nigerians | SMIEIS : ColeChurch to Facilitate Funds for SMEs | NASME Builds N32m Incubator Centre, Holds Workshop | Igbinedion, Ibori, Others Laud SMEs Survey Initiative | Pension Harmonisation: CBN Retirees Resume Case Today |
MARKET NEWS
Five Firms to Raise N2.5bn Fresh Funds |
MONEY GUIDE
Tax Clearance: CBN Gives July 1 Deadline | 'Adherance to Rule Vital for Success' | Unegbu Gives Recipe for Good Corporate Governance |
FEATURES
New Dawn for HIV Prevalence in Nigeria? | . . . Behaviour Change as Panacea | How HIV/AIDS Affects Education |
SPORTS
Kanu Now Ready to Leave Arsenal | Eto'o, Finidi Compound Madrid's Woes | Golf: Woods Falls Behind | CAF Award: Drogba Threatens Okocha | Athens 2004: Basketballers Camping Programme Extended | Ghali Quits Egypt's 2010 Team | FG Approves Sports Policy Wednesday - Minister | Football: Q-Finalists Emerge | Ebewele Disputes Edo's Medals' Haul | Why Edo's Dominating - Tinubu | Edo to Raise Potential Sports Investors - Igbinedion | Poor Coordination Mars Medals Compilation | Adidas Unveils First 'Smart Shoe' | Spanish Joy for Schumacher | World Cup Will Boost Africa's Economy, Image | Fish Allowed to Use Dope | US May Skip Athens over Terrorism |
EXTRA
Elumelu and The New STB |