London 2012 sustainability ambassadors Deborah Meaden, Kevin McCloud, Jonathon Porritt and Saci Lloyd have visited Host Borough of Newham to witness how the Games are inspiring communities to be more
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Sophie Okonedo, OBE
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 2084 ViewsSophie Okonedo Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and singer, who has starred in both successful British and American productions. In 1991, she made her acting debut in the British
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Day 44: Olympic Flame visits Shakespeare’s birthplace on its journey to Coventry
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 24 ViewsThe Olympic Flame will travel 95.95 miles from Birmingham to Coventry on Day 44 of the Torch Relay.
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Park And Pay: Abuja Motorists
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 67 ViewsThe park and pay regime introduced by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Sen. Bala Mohammed to curb traffic congestion in the city, may not meet its desired objectives, as
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Mobile money firms seek Nigerian riches
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 77 ViewsIt would seem to be a sure thing for firms offering mobile money transfers: large population, a growing economy and just about everyone has a mobile phone, but as with many things that seem to be a
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3rd M/Bridge: Uncertainty grips Lagos as rehabilitation begins
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 54 ViewsAs the four-month rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge commences today, uncertainty and palpable fear have started to unfold among many residents of the state, especially those who frequently
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US to construct $119 million office in Abuja
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 36 ViewsUNITED States (US) Embassy in the country is to construct an office annex in Abuja estimated to cost $119 million. The project which will have marine security guards quarters, in addition to other
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1.3m people travel by water monthly
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 66 ViewsMore than 1.3m people now travel by water in Lagos State every month, the Managing Director of Lagos State Water Authority, Mr. Adeyinka Marinho, has said. Marinho told the News Agency of Nigeria in
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Bill to revive Nigeria oil sector sent to president
July 1, 2012 Comment Off 27 ViewsA new draft of an oil bill, years in the making, that is meant to overhaul Nigeria's energy industry, was sent to President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday for approval ahead of a parliamentary vote in
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Fuel subsidy: FG owes marketers N200bn
June 30, 2012 Comment Off 68 ViewsMinister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke The Federal Government currently owes petroleum product marketers in Nigeria over N200bn as verified and unpaid subsidy claims. The
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