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Obi of Onitsha canvasses business partnerships to restore Southeast economy
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has said there is need for businesses in the South East to build partnership with national and international institutions in order to restore its historic status as a fastest-growing economic hubs globally. The Royal Father said this at the maiden South East Business and Investment Summit in Enugu city. WESTERN POST reports that…
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It’s an impeachable offence to divert LG funds- Minister of Justice
The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has described the alleged diversion of LG funds by governors as an impeachable offence, saying that the federal government would initiate criminal actions against elected officials that collude with governors to divert allocations meant for the 774 Local Government Areas in the country. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Abuja…
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LASG marks 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day with awareness walk
…As LASHMA Advocates Affordable Healthcare for All Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commemorated the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with an Awareness Walk. The walk traversed the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, and its environs, drawing attention to the importance of health insurance under the “Ilera Eko” initiative. The procession commenced at the LASHMA Headquarters, Good Shepherd House,…
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Nigeria’s excess crude account remains at $473,754,57 million- Edun
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) currently holds a balance of $473,754.57, Finance Minister Wale Edun announced on Thursday. Edun disclosed the figure while briefing State House reporters after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, also reviewed the balances of other national accounts, including…
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NCAA certifies Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for non-scheduled flight operation
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA), Ado-Ekiti to commence non-scheduled flight operation effective December 15th, 2024. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Ekiti State governor on media, Yinka Oyebode, in a statement on Thursday. He added that as part of compliance steps towards the commencement of the non-scheduled flight…
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NEC postpones decision on State Police creation to Jan 2025
By Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has deferred its decision on the establishment of state police to January 2025, citing the need for further stakeholder engagement and refinement of proposals. At its meeting on Thursday, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, NEC said it received an update on the submissions made by states…
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NEC charges States to align with Presidential Food Systems Unit
….approves RMAFC funding proposal Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged state governments to key into the programmes of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in the bid to address the challenges militating against food security and their underlying causes. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the economic seeds sown by the federal…
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Lagos Commissioner launches initiative to address unemployment, others
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, has launched a private initiative aimed at addressing unemployment, health challenges, and other issues in her constituency. The new initiative, titled ‘My Health, My Prosperity Outreach’ (Igbega Ilera, Igbega Oro Aje), according to the commissioner aligned with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Development Agenda that focuses…
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Kano governor reshuffles cabinet, sacks SSG, five Commissioners
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has sacked the Secretary to the State government, Abdullahi Bichi, the Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi, and five commissioners. Those sacked include Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Jibril Fagge; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ladidi Ibrahim Garko; and Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye. Others are the Commissioner for Special Duties, Shehu Aliyu…
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Nigeria’s First Lady reaffirms commitment to lead TB advocacy
…shares pain of losing trusted staff to stigma Kunle Sanni First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to leading advocacy against tuberculosis, saying that she lost one of her trusted staff to the disease due to fear of stigmatization. She made this known at the High Level Event: Political Leadership to End TB 38th Board Meeting,…
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