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FEARS that the complaints of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) if passed in its current state could be a disincentive for investment in Nigeria's deep oil operation has prompted the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to direct relevant agencies to investigate the claim.*** DESPITE the recent outbreak of the pandemic H1N1 virus (formerly known as swine flu) in Ghana, Nigeria is yet to receive stocks of vaccine to prepare for a possible outbreak in the country.*** MILITARY and civilian leaders from more than 40 African countries have started a week-long seminar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to evaluate the link between maritime security and development in Africa.*** THE national election commission in Sudan has delayed results from the country's first multi-party election in 24 years, originally expected today.*** IN a move that may further deepen differences with United States (U.S.) President Barack Obama over the Middle East peace process, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to accept Palestinian demands that Israel stop building settlements in East Jerusalem.*** FORMER United States (U.S.) President Bill Clinton has voiced concern that the world perceives an America too immersed in its own internal political squabbles.*** Eight-four standing committees of the House of Representatives are up again. Set up by the House Speaker Dimeji Bankole after he assumed office in 2008, the increased number of committees was interpreted as meant to indirectly reduce tension in the chamber.*** CRITICS of "repetitive themes" reflected in some recent exhibitions may begin to sing new tune as painter Obi Nwaegbe's on-going exhibition offers new perspective to the debate.***