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- UPDATE 5-Nigeria plans sharp spending rise on oil delta, power 24 Nov 2009 18:31 GMT
... ABUJA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to increase spending by a third ... trillion naira for recurrent, non-debt expenditure. Total government revenue was seen at 2.517 trillion naira. ... vote in 2011, and some analysts fear politicians may be more focused on winning those ...
- UPDATE 3-Nigeria proposes 32 pct rise in spending for 2010 24 Nov 2009 15:25 GMT
... Camillus Eboh ABUJA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua sent a 4.079 trillion ... naira ($27 billion) 2010 budget proposal to parliament on Tuesday for approval, a sharp rise ... of 150 naira to the U.S. dollar. Government sources told Reuters last week the president ...
- HIGHLIGHTS-Nigeria's 2010 budget proposals 24 Nov 2009 16:34 GMT
... 24 (Reuters) - Following are highlights from Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua's statement on the 2010 ... on the 2010 budget as put before parliament on Tuesday. 'Economic growth has remained resilient, ... over the year to September 2009.' 'The government's debt position remains sustainable, with an external ...
- UPDATE 4-Nigeria plans sharp spending rise on oil delta, power 24 Nov 2009 16:13 GMT
... ABUJA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to increase spending by a third ... naira ($27 billion) 2010 budget proposal to parliament on Tuesday, a 32 percent increase in ... 'below expectations', raising questions about how effectively government would spend the additional funds. But the ...
- Nigeria sends 2010 budget for parliament approval 24 Nov 2009 11:53 GMT
... Nov 24 (Reuters) - An aide to Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua lodged his 2010 budget ... Yar'Adua lodged his 2010 budget plan with parliament on Tuesday, easing concerns the budget might ... for the second year in a row, government sources have said. The latest draft discussed ...
- Nigerians to stop using Generators Next Year 24 Nov 2009 15:21 GMT
... Jonathan came a bold declaration yesterday: that Nigerians will no longer use generators for their ... Peugeot 306 Sedan, Jonathan reisterated that Fed-eral Government is putting necessary machinery in place to ... the heels of a similar promise by Minister of Power, Dr. Rilwanu Babalola, who disclosed ...
- UPDATE 1-Nigeria proposes 4.08 trln naira 2010 budget -aide 24 Nov 2009 12:34 GMT
... ABUJA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua sent a 4.079 trillion ... naira ($27 billion) 2010 budget proposal to parliament on Tuesday for approval, a sharp rise ... of 150 naira to the U.S. dollar. Government sources told Reuters last week that the ...
- cribs recalled in Canada, Obama on Afghanistan and Philippines election massacre 24 Nov 2009 14:53 GMT
... up to 46 in Philippine killings : Nigeria: Pilgrim Dies of Swine Flu : Philippines ... to Somali militia, officials say : Philippine election violence prompts emergency measures : The 'real' ... killed in the attack, believed to be politically motivated. The Ampatuan clan, political rivals, are ...
- Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Proffers Way Forward For The Country 24 Nov 2009 09:40 GMT
... Lagos — Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad , yesterday in ... Premise for Material Wellbeing', held at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, ... insights into how he steered through the socio-political and economic dynamics in Malaysia, transcending the labyrinth ...
- 'Indo-US economic bonds can... 24 Nov 2009 05:18 GMT
... US-India Commercial Alliance. After his departure from government service, Vickery has been a leader in ... how the electorate sees things and this political ability to cooperate driven by economic engagement, ... or what happens in West Africa, in Nigeria, or in US-India cooperation in regard to ...
- Index shows rampant corruption in Africa 24 Nov 2009 06:50 GMT
... devastating effect on countries that face ongoing political instability and high levels of poverty,' TI ... accountability systems were increasingly at risk as government crackdowns limited democratic opposition and stifled civil ... of the people, the organisation added. Powerhouse Nigeria dropped nine places to 130th position. reports ...
- Seven-Point Agenda, An End Itself , Says Mark 24 Nov 2009 09:45 GMT
... an end itself which will eventually set Nigeria on the path to the desired prosperity ... number of Acts that may impede on political development as a potentially great nation, adding ... meet the national security objective of the government Seven Point Agenda: The perspective of the ...
- FG to Strengthen Four Teaching Hospitals in 2010 24 Nov 2009 04:34 GMT
... Abuja — The Minister of Health, Prof.Babatunde Osotimehin, has disclosed the ... Health, Prof.Babatunde Osotimehin, has disclosed the Federal Government's plan to strengthen four quality care centres. ... from Health and Managed Care Association of Nigeria (HMCAN) paid him a courtesy visit. The ...
- Muslim faithful descend on Mecca 24 Nov 2009 13:51 GMT
... dead -- three 75-year-olds and a teenage Nigerian girl -- all had health problems ranging ... Tehran not to abuse the hajj for political purposes. Disturbances involving Iranian pilgrims killed more ... was killed, but the attempt shocked the government. This year's pilgrimage marks the 30th anniversary ...
- FG to Provide Internet Access to Tertiary Institutions 24 Nov 2009 09:44 GMT
... Kaduna — The Federal Government said it will establish free Universal Internet ... Information and Communications Technology (ICT) resources among Nigerian students. Minister of State for Information and ... of the centres in all the six geo-political zones of the country and very soon, ...
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