 And in business news, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the duplication of duties of some agencies of government to help consolidate gains recorded by Nigeria on the World Index of Ease of German Business, EDB. Following the motion from the House Chief White Mohammed Herm-Monguno, the House noted the need to review the functions of the about 1,500 agencies, departments, boards, paracetals and corporations' assistance in the country. This, he said, is with a view to eliminated bureaucratic bottlenecks and unnecessary clashes of interests which are counterproductive. Worry that with the existence of about 1,484 agencies, departments, boards, paracetals and corporations in the country, with the attendant duplication of functions and class of interest, there is likelihood of the latest World Bank annual ratings to slide considerably. Believes in the need for stock-taking and review the functions of all government agencies. The House has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate duplication of duties of about 1,500 agencies, departments, boards, paracetals and corporations in the country.