S.J News• [Jan 30, 2013]

S.J News• [Jan 30, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ ECA: President Jonathan approves distribution of $1bn from Excess Crude Account among 36 states & FCT -Dr Yerima Ngama (Minister of State for Finance). Cheques: EFCC docks Aliyu Gebi (Chairman, House Committee on Internal Security) before Abuja High Court over alleged issuance of dud cheques of about ₦120.5m to his lender. Oil & Gas: House Committee on Petroleum Resources, Upstream to probe sale of Oil Mining Licence (OML) 30 to oil exploring company & report to the House within 3 weeks. NAMA: Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to commence 24-hour service in Enugu, Owerri & Yola airports from March, 2013 after full installation of air field lightings -Nnamdi Udoh (MD, NAMA). Pension Scam: EFCC re-arrests Police Pension Office Director, John Yakubu Yusuf, due to pending cases; Earlier sentenced to 2-year imprisonment with an option of ₦750,000 fine over theft of ₦27.2bn. Mali Rebels: About $34m (₦7bn) expended on deployment of troops & logistics support with additional pledge of $5m for further assistance -President Jonathan. NPA: Nigerian Ports Authority introduces Integrated Port Community Information System (IPCIS) for information gathering.