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Abiodun harps on judicious use of public funds
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said his administration will continue to ensure probity and judicious spending of public funds and other resources by avoiding recklessness spending. Speaking while declaring open the 4th annual internal auditors retreat organised by the audit monitoring department of the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Abiodun said…
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BREAKING: Police rescue 12 from kidnappers’ den in Kwara
A two-year-old child was among the 12 persons rescued from kidnappers’ den by the combined team of security men in Kwara State. Eleven market women, who went to trade at Oke-Ode Market in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State last Wednesday, were waylaid and abducted around Oyi Bridge in Yaaru-Olayinka village by some kidnappers. According to sources, the…
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Diaspora Voting: A potential boost for Nigeria’s democracy- Ubani
The campaign for instituting Diaspora voting in Nigeria has gained renewed momentum, driven by the Civil Society Organisation, #FixPolitics. As the 2027 general elections approach, the organisation is intensifying its advocacy efforts to make diaspora voting a reality. FixPolitics argued that enabling the Diaspora to would significantly enhance Nigeria’s democratic landscape by promoting broader political participation and improving thhe electoral…
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My actions as Rivers Acountant General were authorized- Fubara
By Innocent Raphael Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday asserted that his actions as the state’s accountant-general were fully authorized. Fubara made this remark while responding to past allegations of financial misconduct during the inauguration of the Egbeda internal roads in Emohua Local Government Area. Amid recent tensions, Fubara announced plans to establish a judicial panel of inquiry to…
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Dangote laments visa challenges for African travel
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has lamented the obstacles he faces as an investor due to visa requirements across the continent. Dangote, who holds a Nigerian passport, stated that he needs 35 different visas to travel within Africa, which he described as a significant challenge. The 67-year-old business mogul highlighted this issue while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum…
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IKEDC reduces tariffs for Band A customers
The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) has implemented a reduction in electricity tariffs for its Band A customers. The new rates decreased from N225/kWh to N206.80/kWh, as sanctioned by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The company’s management had released a circular prior to the implementation date, confirming the revised rates and assuring Band A customers of a consistent electricity…
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Court invalidates amended Rivers LG Law
The Rivers State High Court has invalidated the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling was delivered in a suit numbered PHC/1320/CS/2024, which challenged the extension of tenure for LG chairmen for six months after the expiration of their term. Justice D.G. Kio, presiding over the case, declared…
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Lagos partners NERDC to reposition school curriculum
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government in conjunction with Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) is set to review school curriculum to meet up with emerging trends. This was made known during a three-day conference tagged, ‘2024 Network of Education Service Centre (NESC) Convocation,’ at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. Other states that participated in the convocation included, Borno,…
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Oyo Assembly okays N10bn loan for World Bank projects
By Innocent Raphael Oyo State House of Assembly has granted approval for Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to secure a N10 billion loan facility. Accordingly, this funding will serve as counterpart financing for World Bank-assisted projects and the UBEC-SUBEB matching grant. Governor Makinde’s request was detailed in a letter read by Speaker Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during the Assembly’s session on Tuesday,…
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia agree to resume cargo flight operation
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume cargo flight operations after a prolonged hiatus. The announcement was made by Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. Keyamo revealed that he discussed the resumption of cargo flights with Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and…
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