Archive for June, 2012
June 30, 2012 2:57 PM
Govt Moves To Terminate Delayed, Abandoned Contracts
The Delta State Special Infrastructural Implementation Committee has initiated the process of termination of some contract jobs due to the delay in the execution of the jobs by the contractors handling them. A statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah Esq, said that the state government is worried by the delay of the contractors over the execution of the jobs despite the fact that they have been mobilized. He said that the contractor handling the dualization of Ughelli [...]
Continue ReadingWarming Up With Gbena Yei And Tapioca
TO experience the cold season is an inevitable part of mankind. Just as the clock ticks, taking us to new horizons and experiences, weather changes are one of those things we get to experience with the changing times. Depending on the location, different customs and traditions use various means to combat cold when the occasion arises; and in their own unique ways send cold flying. Presently, we are at that time of the year when getting up from the bed [...]
Continue ReadingYouth Leader Commend Uduaghan, Osanebi On Democracy
BY CHINEDU AMEDE THE leadership of Ndokwa West Chapter of Ndokwa National Youth Movement (World-wide) NNYM has commended Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for the sustenance of the democratic structure in the state. The Chairman of the youths body in the local government area, Comrade (Engr.) Ezekiel Ogeleka made the commendation during an interview with The POINTER Anniversary Celebration of Democracy Day. Comrade Ogeleka told our reporter that so far, democracy has come to stay in Delta, pointing out that the socio-economic, [...]
Continue ReadingPrepare Yourselves For Retirement, Siakpere Tells PPEB Staff
STAFF of Delta State Post Primary Education Board under the contributory Pension Scheme have been called upon to adequately plan and prepare themselves towards a better life after retirement. The Chairman of Delta State Bureau for Pension, Chief (Mrs.) Christiana Siakpere made the call while declaring open a one-day workshop for staff of Post Primary Education Board in Abraka axis organized by the State Bureau for Pension in collaboration with Big Pictures Services Limited held at Delta State University, Abraka. [...]
Continue ReadingAutomated Teller Machine: Benefits, Pains
BY ELIZABETH OKPALAOJIEGO THERE is no contesting the fact that the introduction of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) has changed the face of electronic payment in Nigerian banks. Banks in the country are now adopting self-service technology because it is cost effective in the long-run. In the past few years, banks and the financial services industry, in particular have embraced the concept of e-money. Changes are beginning to take place in the Nigerian financial landscape and customers are increasingly raising the [...]
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