National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge, yesterday said the union boycotted the on-going National Conference because it lacks constitutional backing and its outcome would be deemed illegitimate. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Dr. Fagge said the conception of the conference was dubious in intent and that its main…
House of Reps should be scraped —Ray Ekpu
“The House of Representatives should be scrapped”, a veteran journalist and member of the committee on politics and governance, Mr Ray Ekpu has said. He said instead the number of senators from each state should be increased to four and one for the Federal Capital Territory. He said the present bicameral arrangement where there is…
Confab Committee proposes new revenue allocation formula
Committee to take decision on onshore/offshore dichotomy Tuesday.
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…
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…