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Between Sanwo-Olu and Ambode, By Simbo Olorunfemi
High point of this eventful week, for me, was the visit by Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the home of his predecessor in office, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, to be a part of his 60th birthday celebration. It was so beautiful seeing Mr Ambode leading Mr Sanwo-Olu into his home, both beaming with smiles. The symbolism of the visit was obviously…
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Ogun partners French Development Agency on water supply
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The French Development Agency (AFD) is partnering the State Water Corporation, to rehabilitate water plants and improve distribution network to deliver portable water to the people. Speaking in an interview after leading a delegation to a meeting with the State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, the Task Team Leader of the…
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FG seeks sustained intervention from Global Funds in fight against TB, AIDS, Malaria
The Federal Government has sought for a sustained intervention from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in consolidating its gain in the fight against the scourge of the diseases. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made the appeal while receiving in audience the delegation from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima launches Nigeria assembled electric vehicle
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday launched an assembled and designed in Nigeria Electric car presented by Mr. Jelani Aliyu, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) at the State House, Abuja.
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PSC promotes senior police officers; Mba, Ciroma become DIGs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani said this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Ciroma was appointed to replace Ali Janga who represented the North-East geo-political zone in the police management team before…
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Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project advances as multiple countries sign MoUs
In a significant development for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The signing ceremony marks a crucial milestone for the project, which aims to enhance gas monetization and establish an alternative export route to Europe. The tripartite MoUs were signed between the…
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PHOTO NEWS: CFAO celebrates 120 years in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, joined the Board and management of CFAO, a French company led by Mr. Gbenga Oyebode to celebrate the company’s 120 years of business operations in Nigeria. The event which had eminent personalities and captains of industry in attendance took place in Lagos on Thursday night. Governor Sanwo-Olu shared the pictures from the event…
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PHOTO: Senate President, Akpabio, leads senators to burial of Ken Nnamani’s wife
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio led a delegation of Senators and other dignitaries to the burial ceremony of the wife of former President of the Senate, Ken Nnamani Jane in Enugu on Friday. Among those attending the burial are Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and former Ebonyi…
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Benin feels the pinch as neighbouring Nigeria ends fuel subsidies
The motorbikes and cars she normally supplies are no longer stopping to stock up on her cheap gasoline, which is smuggled in from neighbouring Nigeria. Since Nigeria’s new president Bola Ahmed Tinubu abruptly ended his country’s long-standing subsidy on petrol two weeks ago, prices of black market fuel over the border in Benin have also doubled. “Since this morning, barely…
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Subsidy: NEC considers N702bn living allowance for workers
The National Economic Council (NEC) says it has received a proposal from stakeholders for a consequential adjustment estimated at N702.9 billion to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on Nigerian workers. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State briefed State House correspondents after NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said…
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