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IBB, Tambuwal, Ortom, others owe FCTA millions in ground rent
By Kunle Sanni Former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom are among prominent Nigerians listed as owing the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) millions in unpaid ground rent for lands allocated to them in Abuja. This was revealed in a post on Friday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on…
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Ogun governor felicitates Akinwunmi Adesina on ‘African of the Decade Award’
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AFDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, on his conferment with the African of the Decade Award by Forbes Africa in conjunction with CNBC Africa. The prestigious award pays homage to an African who, over the past decade, has made enormous strides in developing Africa and its people,…
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Lagos seeks collaboration with Lekki Free Trade Zone for improved service delivery
The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, on Friday, met with the Lekki Free Trade Zone to seek collaboration for enhanced service delivery. The Lagos delegates was led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu. Also present were; the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Lolade Aina, Mrs Bolatito Ajibode, Deputy Managing Director of the Zone,…
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Lagos HoS highlights importance of Service Charter to accountability, transparency in public service
Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro has highlighted the importance of the Service Charter as it reflects the commitment of Public Servants to Excellence, Accountability and Transparency. Bode Agoro stated this while speaking at the 2024 Service Charter Week celebration organised by the State Office of Transformation Creativity and Innovation (OTCI) in Alausa Ikeja. Represented by the Director-General,…
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Tonye Cole accuses Wike of undermining PDP
By Kunle Sanni Tonye Cole, co-founder of Sahara Group and former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of working to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview on the podcast Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa Osagie on Thursday, Cole described…
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Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Court grants N500m bail to ex-Kogi Governor, Bello
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N500 million bail to former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Friday. Justice Emeka Nwite who presided over the court session, ordered that Bello must produce two sureties in like sum. He said the two sureties must swear to an affidavit of means and must own properties in Abuja. The Court…
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NCC emphasizes importance of robust cybersecurity framework for safety of Nigeria’s telecom sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized the importance of a robust cybersecurity framework to ensure the safety of Nigeria’s telecom sector. NCC made this call during the annual Cybersecurity Conference 2024, held in Abuja. The Commission called for collaborative efforts to safeguard the country’s telecommunications infrastructure from increasing cyber threats. In his remarks, the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC),…
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Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: I am not guilty – Yahaya Bello
The Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 18-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. WESTERN POST reports that the charge is bordering on money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of about N80.2 billion. Bello responded that he was not guilty of…
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FG increases enrollment in Health Insurance by 14% as of Q3 2024- Health Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, has said the federal government had increased the number of lives enrolled in Health Insurance by 14% as of Q3 of 2024, adding that the government is working towards procuring essential medicines to provide succour for rising cost of medicines and healthcare products. Prof. Pate disclosed this on…
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LASG signs MoU with Commonwealth Council on trade, investment
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).The MoU will open up opportunities and provide a framework for collaboration across key sectors such as trade and investment, infrastructure development, education and capacity building, tourism and cultural exchange, and the green economy.The signing of the MoU was witnessed…
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