S.J News• [Sept 23, 2012]

S.J News• [Sept 23, 2012]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ UN: President Jonathan leaves for New York 2day to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 67th General Assembly of United Nations in New York -Reuben Abati (SA to president on Media). Arik Air: Airline to resume full flight operations 4rm Sunday, September 23 after 3 days of suspension, following 2-hour emergency meeting with FG, FAAN, Ministry of Aviation. Abuja Master Plan: New city gate to be constructed in FCT about 20km away 4rm present one; Old gate wrongly cited; To cost ₦66.8bn (plus 8.6km road network, bridges, hospitals, recreational spots) -Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister). Terrorism: Nigerian Army commissions dog center in Ipaja, Lagos state for explosives & narcotics detection, tracking & guard; 40 soldiers of trained on handling techniques, 25 undergoing training in US. NEXIM: $200m entertainment fund not grant but loan; Slow disbursement attributed to entertainers' inability to meet stipulated minimum requirements -Robert Orya (MD, Nigerian Export Import Bank). Niger: State House of Assembly probes Gov Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger) over petition on gross mismanagement of state funds; Recommendations to be submitted within 2 weeks. ₦18bn Project: Sen Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister) gives contractor of treatment plant in Lower Usman Dam in Abuja end of 2012 deadline for completion of project; 95% completed, to produce 20 million litres of treated water per hour. FRSC: Dismissal of 4 corps members recommended by Federal Road Safety Corps, Zone 2 due to reception of about ₦3,000 bribe on July 21 in Ogere, Ogun state. Train: $823m Abuja Rail Mass Transit project to be completed by 2015; Alternative means of transportation to generate about 5000 employment (skilled & unskilled) -Bala Mohammed (FCT Minister).