COLONEL HAMEED ALI’S FIGHT TO RID THE NIGERIA CUSTOMS OF CORRUPTION

The recent directive by the Comptroller-General (CG) of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ali, to all officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to declare their assets within 14 days may have jolted some officers but it is not new. We are in the era of asset declaration as part of the fight against corruption. Men and officers of the Customs had been asked in the past to declare their assets in at least two occasions.

EXPLOSIVE OIL FIELDS OF NIGER DELTA

Recent bombings of oil pipelines in the Niger Delta again raise the spectre of escalation of conflicts in the region. While we cannot say the reasons for the incidents, it does appear to be calculated acts of sabotage rather than mere vandalism.

SENDING CORRUPT JUDGES TO JAIL

By his statement last week that the present administration has vowed to ensure that corrupt judges face criminal prosecution and forfeiture of assets, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has fired another salvo at the judiciary. Notwithstanding the many knocks on this arm of government, Malami’s frank and seemingly irreverent warning to an often regarded respectable class of judicial officers is bold and salutary.

WHY GOVERNMENT SHOULD RETHINK NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC BASE

President Muhammadu Buhari

The Nigerian economy is in dire straits with the potential to get worse if sound political and economic judgment is not brought to bear on the affairs of state. With the nation’s foreign reserve significantly depleted, a huge population and oil prices crashing daily for a mono-product economy like Nigeria’s, the impact is only better imagined if all the fundamentals, including human discipline are not mustered to manage this situation.

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TECTONO CONDOLES CHAGOURY FAMILY

We, the management of the most sought after business consultants, researchers and publishers, Tectono Business Review, in this solemn moments, would like to extends our deepest and most sincere condolence to the Chagoury family on the transition of their beloved son, brother, grandfather and uncle, Chief Marcel Chagoury.

TECTONO CONGRATULATES GOV. YAHAYA BELLO

Alhaji Yahaya Bello

We, the management of the most sought after business consultants, researchers and publishers, Tectono Business Review, felicitate with Alhaji Yahaya Bello on his assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Kogi State.

TECTONO REJOICES WITH GOV. SERIAKE DICKSON

Hon. Seriake Dickson

We, the management of the most sought after business consultants, researchers and publishers, Tectono Business Review, rejoice with the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson, on the occasion of the celebration of his Golden Jubilee Birthday.

PRESIDENTIAL RETREAT 2016

THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES OF NIGERIA

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BABCOCK UNIVERSITY HOLDS 8TH INAUGURAL LECTURE

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AFRICABUILD LAGOS

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WE WILL USE 100% FRESH TOMATOES TO PRODUCE ERISCO TOMATO PASTE, SAYS ERISCO FOODS BOSS

Chief Eric Umeofia, CEO, Erisco Foods Limited

Erisco Foods Limited, a wholly indigenous food products manufacturer has consistently provided good quality products in the country despite the challenge posed by importers.

TECTONO CONGRATULATES SENATOR IBIKUNLE AMOSUN

His Excellency Senator Ibikunle Amosun

We, the management of the most sought after business consultants, researchers and publishers, Tectono Business Review, congratulates the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on the occasion of his 58th birthday.

IBUKUN AWOSIKA AND AYO TERIBA TO SPEAK @ VANTAGE FORUM

Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank

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THRIVING ON CHANGE: BLUEPRINT FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS IN 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE: NATIONAL LOTTERY REGULATION

The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) hereby brings to the notice of the general public and all lottery industry stakeholders that in the exercise of its functions; pursuant to the National Lottery Act 2005 and National Lottery Regulations 2007 (as amended) and the desire to rid the industry of ILLEGAL lottery operations as well as to instill Transparency and Accountability in the Lottery Industry, that the Commission of all Lottery Agents and Sub-agents.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MICROFINANCE BANKS (LAGOS STATE CHAPTER) HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Annual Conference of the National Association of Microfinance Banks (Lagos State Chapter)

PUBLIC NOTICE: COMPLIANCE TO THE STAMP DUTIES ACT

Please, be informed that we have been appointed as an agent to NIPOST to implement section 89 of the stamp duties act and the Federal Government Financial Regulation 2009.

COMMONWEALTH LOOTING: WORST FORM OF HUMAN RIGHTS’ VIOLATION

The explanation offered by President Muhammadu Buhari during his inaugural ‘Media Chat’, especially as it borders on human rights and the rule of law, will continue to evoke interpretations and misinterpretations by lovers and haters of Nigeria, respectively.

GOV. UGWUANYI’S INVESTMENT DRIVE IN IRELAND

Rt. Hon. Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu State Governor

If there is a time any government at any level in Nigeria should wear a thinking cap it is now. This is due to the dwelling economic situation following the sudden crash in the price of crude oil, which Nigeria has over depended on for years.

BEHOLD UGWOKEH NNAEMEKA (JNR)

Wow!!! January 24, 2016 is a very memorable day in the family of Chief & Engr. Mrs. Ugwokeh Nnaemeka. That's the day their first baby (Ugwokeh Nnaemeka Junior) arrived. To God be the glory.

RAT KILLER IS NOW HOT CAKE

Rat poison has now become a hot cake owing to the outbreak of Lassa Fever. This advert was seen in Shomolu area of Lagos.

CALLOUS, INSENSITIVE AND WICKED GOVERNORS AND THEIR NEW AIRPORT PROJECTS

The craze for state-owned airports by some governors amid the economic hardship in the country shows not only the level of insensitivity among the ruling class but poor capacity in governance. Prioritisation seems to be alien to them, while they are at home with profligacy. Talking of bogus airport projects when most states can’t meet basic statutory responsibilities to their people is the worst display of ego-tripping in power, visionlessness and even criminality. Certainly, the governors cannot be working in the public interest but for themselves and their cronies if the suffering masses who have no need for airports do not matter as much as the few.

INAUGURATION OF LASU VICE CHANCELLOR IN GOVT HOUSE BY LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR

With the inauguration of Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun as Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), the state government as well as the university’s Visitor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode would seem to have put an end to the perennial management crisis in that institution.

THE CORRUPTION MINDSET OF NIGERIANS

Mainstream media and the social media are awash with the news and discussions on the present Federal Government’s fight against corruption. The justification for the fight or otherwise, has pitched Nigerians against one another: those for and those against, even if such opposition is veiled in one form of the criticism of the government’s mode of leading the fight or another. One thing that became clear in all these discussions is the level of our tolerance for corruption – the corruption mindset of Nigerians.

HOW CRASH IN OIL PRICES TEARS OPEC APART

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may be wading through troubled waters resulting from the low crude oil prices and its curtailing strategies which have divided the interest of the 13-member cartel.

DANGOTE SALT UNVEILS NEW SALT PACKS

NASCON Allied Industries, the food ingredients subsidiary of Dangote Group, has launched a new pack for its refined salt, Dangote Salt. The new salt pack is part of initiatives to endear the product to its teeming customers and still comes in packs of 250g, 500g and 1kg.

IFAD BOSS, DR. KANAYO NWANZE, SPEAKS ON HOW TO DIVERSIFY NIGERIA’S ECONOMY THROUGH AGRIBUSINESS

Dr. Kanayo Nwanze, President, IFAD

Seventy-year old Dr. Kanayo Nwanze of Nigeria is the President of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), based in Rome, Italy. He is currently in the country on a working visit. In this interview, he discusses strategies capable of assisting the current administration in diversifying the nation’s economic base, through investments in agriculture. Sit back and enjoy it.

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JOIN COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION (CAPMA)

Do you want to benefit from President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of transforming agricultural sector? Do you want to join others to invest in large scale value-added agribusiness through life long Cooperative Society/Investment Club membership? All members have equal say but project products/profits are shared according to individual members’ financial contribution.

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THAT LAW ON SOLID MINERALS

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Solid Mineral Development

Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi’s  statement the other day, encouraging states to ‘either set up their own investment corporations or go into partnership with the private sector in order to exploit what is available to them in their states’ is a welcome pronouncement from the government at the centre. But the minister also added the prohibitive caveat that states must do this ‘within the law.’ And that law is the issue.

2016 BUDGET AND ECONOMIC REVIVAL

All things considered, the size of the N6.08 trillion 2016 federal budget for 2016 should be of little economic interest. Had the budget formulation, presentation and appropriation followed the laid-down time schedule, the agreed oil price benchmark would have been higher than the N38/barrel, thereby giving a different budget size. But the projected volume of crude oil production invites curiosity.

THE BUSINESS YEAR MAGAZINE HOLDS RECEPTION

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JIM NWOBODO, A QUINTESSENTIAL POLITICAL PROSTITUTE

Chief Jim Nwobodo

An erstwhile Governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo, has the looks of a television personality. If he was a Yankee, Chief Nwobodo ought to be in the circles of Hollywood actors. Yet in real life, despite his inclination to politics, he loves play acting. His recent visibility on the media space was accompanied by theatrics!

TECTONO CONGRATULATES THE NEW PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS, OTIS ANYAEJI

Engineer Otis Anyaeji, FNSE

We, the management of the most sought after business consultants, researchers and publishers, Tectono Business Review, congratulate Engineer Otis Anyaeji (FNSE) on his investiture as the 30th President of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE).

PRESIDENT BUHARI, GIVE US REAL SECURITY

President Muhammadu Buhari

One of the three cardinal objectives of the ruling All Progressives Congress’ change slogan is the provision of security; the other two being fight against corruption and employment provision to Nigerian teeming youth. While it may seem still rather early to take stock of President Buhari’s administration in these critical areas, it is crucial to draw the attention of the President and members of his cabinet to Nigeria citizens’ security needs. Without undermining the ongoing war on insurgency in the northeast, national security, Nigerians anticipate, should be truly national, protecting and working for all Nigerians.

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CRUCIAL FACTORS THAT WILL SHAPE POWER SECTOR IN 2016

It is not a gainsaying that the nation’s power sector is on the right track to the proverbial Promised Land going by the recent development on electricity supply. However, the sector is still far away from its destination as several crucial factors that hold the key to the industry’s growth are yet to be fixed or strategically reviewed.

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NAIRA DEVALUATION: IMPLICATION AND DANGER

Devaluation means official lowering of the value of a country’s currency relative to other foreign currencies. Currency depreciation refers to falling exchange value of a currency for other foreign currencies as a result of the forces of demand and supply which may be temporary. Currency redenomination on the other hand means changing the currency to a lower digital value due to its outrageous falling exchange rate over time. In effect, it means changing the face value of a highly devalued currency.

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ANALYSTS’ VIEWS ON LAGARDE’S VISIT TO NIGERIA

Christine Lagarde, CEO, IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) engaged, as well as hobnobbed with the leadership of the country at various levels. Yes, “hobnobbed” because she admitted that Nigeria is a great country that made her visit memorable. On the other hand, it was engaging because she made observations and commendations, raised issues and proffered solutions.

ON ELECTRICITY TARIFF

The hike in electricity tariff against widespread opposition of Nigerians smacks of gross insensitivity on the part of the authorities to the high level of poverty and suffering of Nigerians. An albatross on Nigeria from which there seems to be no escape for the people would seem to have been made heavier on their necks.

LOW CRUDE OIL PRICES: POSSIBILITY OF MERGER, ACQUISITIONS OF OIL FIRMS

There are indications that the plunging crude oil prices might trigger more merger and acquisition activities in the upstream oil and gas sector this year.

APC KICKS AGAINST ADMINISTRATION OF COUNCILS WITH UN-ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ENUGU

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opposed the handing over to and running of local government councils in the state by heads of personnel management.

LAGOS GOVERNOR, AKINWUNMI AMBODE, AND THE STATE’S URBAN RENEWAL

Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor

If the on-going demolition and enforcement of environmental regulations in parts of Lagos State are indications of efforts to renew it, the governor deserves to be supported rather than crucified. It must be noted that urban renewal is a sine qua non for any serious government of a hustling and bustling community as Lagos, which is one of the most populous states, and easily the state with the highest population density in the country.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOVA SCOTIA POWER DEVELOPMENT ’S APPLICATION TO NERC

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ON-GRID ELECTRICITY GENERATION LICENSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 64 OF THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR REFORM ACT 2005

Nova Scotia Power Development Limited whose office is situated at 15, Buchanan Crescent, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, hereby gives notice that it has made an application to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission whose principal office is situated at Adamawa Plaza, Plot 1099 1st Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja for an On-Grid Electricity Generation License pursuant to Section 64 of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005 authorizing it to generate 80MW solar-powered IPP at Katangar Lafiya, Dutse, Jigawa State.

12TH GANI FAWEHINMI ANNUAL LECTURE/SYMPOSIUM

Late Chief Dr. Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, SAM

NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (IKEJA BRANCH)

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PUBLIC NOTICE: TREBET AVIATION’S APPLICATION TO NCAA

This is to inform the general public that Trebet Aviation Limited has applied to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for grant of Air Transport License (ATL) to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services within and outside Nigeria.

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SANCTIONS FOR PUBLIC LOANS ABUSE

Three issues, namely greater financial discipline, prudent expenditure and strict observance of due process are among those thrown up by the recommendation of stiff sanctions on government officials (especially state governors) who misapply loans meant for overall improvement of the people’s living standards. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign and Domestic Loans, Senator Shehu Sani, who made the call the other day, is in good stead to know the grave import of the arbitrary circumstances currently underlying public loans procurement in the country; and the Debt Management Office (DMO), to whom the advice was presented for onward transmission to government, is an appropriate agency to transmit it.

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