Wednesday Oct, 27th 2004

NEWS
Palliative Panel Seeks Fuel Price Reduction | ID Card Scheme: Sagem Threatens to Pull Out | CBN, NDIC to Relieve Banks of Bad Debts | NNPC's Performance Unsatisfactory - Kupolokun | FG Promises Hard Times for Human Traffickers | Obasanjo Okays Review of Foreign Policy | House Begins Debate on 2005 Budget Today | INEC Auditors Certify ANPP Accounts | Due Process Office Doesn't Implement Budget - Ezekwesili | Darfur: UN Security Council Meets in Kenya | SGF Explains NEEDS Objectives | FG, MAN to Revalidate Export Expansion Grant | Minister Pledges to Reduce Rural-Urban Migration | 'Don't Over-Capitalise Insurance Firms' | Akande's Appeal Stalls Trial in AD Suit | Ogunlewe Promises Regular Funding for Road Projects | Private Sector 'll Participate in Infrastructural Devt - Obasanjo | Makarfi Proposes N46.1bn Budget for 2005 | Obasanjo Tasks African Broadcasters on Nigeria's Image | Senate Refers Nigeria Press Council Bill to Committee | Group Disowns Dokubo Asari's Organisation | Ogunlewe Assures on Rehabilitation of S/East Roads | Agboola's Murder: ANPP Seeks Thorough Investigation | FG, MAN to Revalidate Export Expansion Grant | Minister Pledges to Reduce Rural-Urban Migration | 'Don't Over-Capitalise Insurance Firms' | Akande's Appeal Stalls Trial in AD Suit | Ogunlewe Promises Regular Funding for Road Projects | Private Sector 'll Participate in Infrastructural Devt - Obasanjo | Makarfi Proposes N46.1bn Budget for 2005 | Sultan Seeks Dialogue Between FG, Labour | Party Absolves Council Chairman of Embezzlement | JAMB Past Questions, Answers for Launch | Obasanjo Pledges to Remain Focused | Govt Explains Why Council Funds Are Withheld | Marketers Chairman Condemnes Palliatives Committee | 63 Benz Cars for District Heads |
STATE OF THE STATES
Customs Seizes N12m Goods | Nigeria-Re, 8 Others' CBN Accounts Suspended | World Bank Commends Kalu | N500m Earmarked for Schools Rehabilitation | LASU Gets New Governing Council | Fuel Price Hike: Group Moves to Reconcile FG, NLC | Lawmaker Condemns Invasion of Appeal Court | Obasanjo Eyes Third Term, Group Alleges | Egwu Seeks Better Funding for NPC | Exploration: Firm to Encourage Local Participation | Adegbite Lauds Women Authors |
CITY DIARY
'How Oil Companies Fuel Niger Delta Crisis' | 'Why SEC Can't Suspend Me' | Abuja Congress Court Estate Opens | Ignorance Bane of Nation-Cleric | Golden Lions Tackle Illiteracy in Lagos Community | Firm Showcases New Fire, Security Equipment | Katsina Council Pledges to Provide Water |
BUSINESS
Banks' Contribution to SMIEIS Fund Hits N28.3bn | FG to Intervene in New Capital Requirement | 'Why We're Cautious in Delisting Non-Performing Stocks' | Fidelity Bank: Unveiling A Hidden Treasure | Can AP Sustain Price Appreciation? | Senate Laments High Cost of Insuring in Nigeria | Marsh Pension Fund Hit By Share Collapse | Ecobank/MasterCard, a Ray of Hope for Nigeria | Senate Conducts Public Hearing on BOFIA Today | 'Shipping Contributes $1bn to Nigerian Economy' | PZ Increases Share Capital to N1.5 billion | 'Insurers' Consolidation Will Differ from Banks' ' |
ARTS & REVIEW
A Pandora Box of Thrillers | MUSON Hosts the Nigerian Othello |
COMMENT
Honoured for Rejecting Honour | Budget 2005: Crying for Imaginative Leadership |
AUTO BUYER
Research Suggests Distracted Driver Fixes Don't Work | Keep Your Car in a Good Shape | Consumer Groups Advocate Safer Power Windows | Porsche to Increase Worker Hours |
DEVELOPMENT
Creating Access With ICT Policy Advocacy | Global Corruption Index Highlights Developing, Oil-Rich Countries | Do More to Fight Corruption, Wolfensohn Tells African Leaders | European Social Forum Fails to Attract the Poor, Say Activists | Makurdi 2004: Why Forum Opposes Nigeria Dominated By Foreign Capital | 250 Leaders, But Not US, Back UN Population Plan |
EDUCATION
Over-Enrolment Lowers Varsity Quality | Queen's College Soars High | Atiku Launches UME Past Q and A | ETF Pilots HIV/AIDS Awareness in 12 Schools | Dority International Wins Nestle Schools Contest | Old Boys Honour Bush's Nigerian Adviser | FG Restates Commitment to Research Funding | Good Thinking Unlocks Good Writing, Talking | FG Commissions N8.7m Students Hostel | UK Education Fair Begins Friday | 88 Nigerians Benefit from Israeli Programme, Says Envoy | Spare a Thought for Non-Formal Education, Don Pleads | London Metro Varsity Opens Nigerian Office |
EDITORIAL
Independent Candidacy |
LETTERS
Revisiting Fayose's Siblings and Ekiti's Future | Leadership Example in Oyo State | Well Done, Gov Yerima | Senate Goofed on El-Rufai |
MARKET NEWS
Intercontinental Explains Recourse to Capital Market | Akinyele Canvasses Support for Pearl Awards |
MONEY GUIDE
N25bn Capital: NIB May Go Alone | Triumph Bank Sued Over N103.3m Debt | NNB Sponsors Fate Foundation Forum |
FEATURES
After 36 Years, Obasanjo Still Honours Nzeogwu |
POLITICS
2007: FG Tasked on INEC's Autonomy | Edo Cabinet Not for Reshuffle, Says SSG | Lawmaker Advises Govts, Youth on Democracy | Group Pledges Support for Daniel | Akume Rejoices with Gowon at 70 | Will INEC's Funding Problem End Before 2007 Polls? |