Nigeria: National Conference Redrawing Nigeria’s Foreign Relations – VANGUARD
Perhaps, the report of on-going National Conference in Abuja would not be complete if it does not take into consideration the voting right and well-being of Nigerians living abroad. They are found in almost every part of the world. They are equally successful in their callings. But they feel marginalised. Although their work and businesses…
Nigeria National Conference Review — Week 6
Week 6 was dedicated to committee meetings. This short expert analysis brings all the major events together, and analysis their implications. Highlights include decision reached on resource control, and Bode George submitting memo on corruption.
NNPC seeks removal of fuel subsidy
He doused fears about the possible non-availability of kerosene in an event of subsidy removal and expressed firm belief that the product would be available.
Work plan of the National Conference, 2014 – adjusted following inputs from leadership of conference committees – 29th April 2014
S/N TIME FAME EVENT(S) REMARKS 1 WEEK ONE: Mon 17th – Thurs 20th March Inauguration and take-off of the National Conference 2 WEEK TWO: Mon 24th – Thurs 27th March Adoption of procedure rulesAdoption of group classificationsIndication of committee interestsAnnouncement for submission of papers on thematic issuesDiscussion of the president’s inauguration speech 3 WEEK…
Confab sub-committee seeks partial removal of immunity for president, governors
“The six sub-committees we set up last week are reporting back to the main committee. The main committee will later on have its own overall report to the plenary of the conference.”
Confab committee proposes retention of SIECs
The committee wants the SIECs freed from absolute control of governors.