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TCN to carryout 7hrs maintenance exercise in Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned seven-hour power outage in parts of Abuja. According to TCN, this is due to scheduled annual preventive maintenance on two transformers at the Apo 132/33kV Transmission Substation. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, in a statement said the maintenance would take place on Saturday, February 22, and…
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Nigeria witnessed substantial economic growth under IBB, says Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria witnessed substantial growth, particularly in the financial sector under the leadership of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd). Obi said that Nigeria is worse off when compared to the late ’80s and early ’90s. He stated this on Thursday after attending the launch…
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LG Autonomy: ICPC moves to promote accountability, transparency at grassroots
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting transparency and Accountability at the local governments, expressing concern over embezzlement at the grassroots level. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Demola Bakare, said the ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed this at a summit organised…
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1994 set of OACHS donates neonatal ward, renovates college auditorium in OOUTH
The 1994 set of medical doctor graduates of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) on Thursday commissioned newly built Neonatal ward and renovated college auditorium at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. The Chairman, OACHS Local Organising Committee for the reunion, Prof. Akinbami Olusegun said that the 1994 set of Medical Doctors of…
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20 foreign nationals arraigned in Lagos over alleged cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned another 20 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for alleged cybercrime and attempts to destabilize Nigeria’s social and economic structure. The defendants, 15 Filipinos, one Indonesian and four Chinese nationals were arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki. They are part of the larger 193 foreign nationals arrested…
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Police probe alleged arson of vast cassava farm in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said it has launched a probe into a case of arson involving some cattle herders who allegedly set ablaze a vast cassava farm in Adao Village, via Alabata, Abeokuta, the state capital. In a statement by the spokesperson for the Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed that “On February 20, 2025, one Mr. Ogunbayo…
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World Bank delegation visits Lagos Procurement Agency to assess e-government procurement system
A three-man delegation of the World Bank has paid a five-day visit to the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency to assess the electronic-government Procurement (e-GP) system of Lagos State. Speaking during the assessment visit, a Procurement Specialist with the World Bank, Engr. Akin Onimole, who led the three-man delegation, stated that the visit was a follow-up to the visit of…
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Era of running Edo with consultants over- Okpebholo
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, declared that the era of running the state with consultants was over. Okpebholo said his government has laid the foundation for a home-grown economy, where the state would be run by its people rather than outsiders. The governor made these declarations at an event marking his first 100 days in…
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LASG urges Internal Auditors to embrace digital transformation
The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has emphasised the need for internal auditors to adapt to the digital age by acquiring skills in data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Speaking at the opening session of the 17th Annual Retreat for Internal Auditors held in Ikeja, on Thursday, Agoro noted that technological advancements are reshaping the auditing…
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Drama as Akpoti-Uduaghan confronts senate leadership over seating arrangement
There was mild drama on Thursday in the Senate as a dispute erupted over seating arrangements. The dispute led to a heated exchange between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and the Senate leadership. The confrontation began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon the resumption of the session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio. The lawmaker reportedly…
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