(July 30, 2002) In a motion on notice filed at the Abuja High Court by his counsel, Mr.Yunus Usman (SAN), Mohammed is seeking the leave of the court to enforce his fundamental human right.
Naira depreciation lifts debt conversion … as investors offer higher discount
(July 29, 2002) Efforts to reduce the nation’s stock of external debt received a boost last week, as the two participating investors offered an unprecedented discount of 25.5 pence on each dollar of debt instrument purchased.
G8, IMF, World Bank are the source of problems
(July 29, 2002) The G8, IMF and World Bank are the source of African countries’problems, Women for Change (WFC) executive director Emily Sikazwe has charged.
Anti-corruption campaign and abuse of judicial process
(July 29, 2002) Determined to set an example in his anti-corruption crusade, President Obasanjo instructed that Julius Makanjuola and four other senior officials, who allegedly embezzled over 400 million naira, be apprehended and charged in court.
Government engages forensic auditors to probe ZNOC’s US $100m loan
(July 27, 2002) The government has engaged forensic auditors to establish the position on the Zambia National Oil Company (ZNOC) US$100 million loan and the sale of ZCCM non-core assets, Parliament heard yesterday.
Nigeria struggles under weight of foreign debt
(July 26, 2002) “From April 1999, I went round the countries in Europe, twice over, I went to Japan, to America, to Canada and got good words . . . but no action at all.”
Government ties Mohammed Abacha’s freedom to $402m deal
(July 26, 2002) The Federal Government is not disposed to releasing, on bail, the detained son of the late Gen. Sani Abacha, Mohammed, until he pays $402 million into its coffers.
Mohammed Abacha granted bail
(July 25, 2002) An Abuja High Court yesterday granted bail to son of late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in the case of theft and receiving stolen property.
Chiluba offered a deal
(July 23, 2002) Parliament lifted Mr. Chiluba’s immunity from prosecution last week after Mr. Mwanawasa stunned legislators by accusing his predecessor of corruption and abuse of office.
Union leader says privatization being ‘manipulated’ by World Bank, IMF
(July 22, 2002) Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the ongoing privatization programme is increasingly unfolding a different President Olusegun Obasanjo from the nationalist Obasanjo they knew before he became president.
PPA the bitter fruit, BNPP the rotten root
(July 22, 2002) Like the shell of a hermit crab, long abandoned by the hermit, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, sits, as though waiting for an explanation, or to give one. Perhaps it is waiting to know its raison d’étre, the reason for its own existence.
The Canadian challenge
(July 19, 2002) Acres International responds to Probe International’s June 27, article, "The Canadian connection." Acres’ says its case highlights the risks Canadian companies face in developing countries, and the need to ensure they receive due process.
Corruption: Good lessons from Zambia
(July 18, 2002) On Tuesday parliament lifted the immunity enjoyed by former president Frederick Chiluba, who now faces possible prosecution for corruption.
Court blocks Chiluba prosecution
(July 18, 2002) The Zambian High Court has granted former President Frederick Chiluba an interim order blocking his prosecution on corruption charges.
Chiluba under 24-hour guard
(July 18, 2002) Frederick Chiluba is under 24-hour surveillance to keep him “indoors” and stop him being being harmed by an angry public, according to the government.
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