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Tinubu appoints 72 executives for River Basin Development Authorities
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 72 executives to lead the management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the reconstitution of the executive management falls under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and is aimed at…
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State House gets new Permanent Secretary
..as Fashedemi urges staff to embrace hard work, commitment By Kunle Sanni The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has called on staff to embrace dedication and excellence in carrying out their duties. Speaking on Wednesday as he assumed office, Fashedemi emphasized that working in the State House is a privilege that should inspire a commitment…
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NCC issues guidance on simplification of tarrifs in Nigerian communications sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), following an extended range of consultations with industry and other stakeholders, and pursuant to the powers granted it by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, has issued a guidance on the simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector. This is a strategic move aimed at simplifying tariffs on the national telecommunications network, independent regulatory authority. According to…
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EFCC summons suspended Edo Council Chairmen
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited the suspended chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo to its office for interrogation. The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government. Chukkol, in the letter dated Dec. 17, directed the chairmen of Akoko-Edo,…
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Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that having…
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Gov Abiodun christens Asa ‘Omobowale’ as artiste visits home state
..says entertainment remains a money- spinner for Nigeria Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the entertainment industry is capable of engaging the youth positively and also a source of revenue generation for the country. Abiodun stated this when he received Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, who paid a courtesy call on him in his office at…
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Customs CG pledges support for volleyball growth
… distributes balls to Premier League teams By Olaolu Joseph`The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has committed to supporting the continued growth of volleyball in Nigeria. Adeniyi made this pledge during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. He highlighted the positive impact of the Premier League…
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2025 Budget: Economic reforms yielding positive results- Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that ongoing economic reforms are yielding positive results, assuring Nigerians that the benefits will soon be felt nationwide. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu unveiled an estimated expenditure of ₦49.7 trillion, almost ₦2 trillion higher than the ₦47.9…
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Vice President Shettima arrives in Saudi Arabia after Dubai visit
By KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, (Office of The Vice President). On arrival, VP Shettima was received by Abdulmohsen Bin Nayef Bin Hamed, the Deputy…
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National Assembly extends 2024 budget implementation to June 2025
The National Assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 Budget by six months, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Wednesday during the 2025 Budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said the 2024 Budget has achieved a 50% performance rate in capital expenditure and 48% in recurrent expenditure. “We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service to…
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