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FG to empower 5000 NYSC members with N10m each
The Federal Government has announced plans to empower at least 5,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures after they complete the NYSC scheme. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural meeting of the NYSC management with heads…
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FG introduces helicopter landing levies
By Innocent Raphael Federal Government has announced the implementation of helicopter landing levies, in a bid to align with global standards and recover operational costs. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development made the announcement on Monday in a statement signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, the Head of Press and Public Affairs of the ministry, based in Lagos. Acknowledging the pivotal…
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BREAKING: Arraignment of former Aviation Minister, brother stalled
The scheduled arraignment of Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika; and his brother, Ahmad Sirika, for yet another case of contract fraud in the sum of ₦19.4 billion did not go ahead as the defendants were absent from court on Tuesday, and out of Abuja. Counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Oluwaleke Atolagbe, informed the presiding judge, Justice…
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CBN will retain high interest rates until inflation subsides- Cardoso
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that the apex bank will keep interest rates high until inflation subsides by implementing orthodox policies. Cardoso, in an interview with the Financial Times, said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which he chairs, would do whatever is necessary to tame soaring inflation. This is as the inflation…
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Abdulrazaq makes fresh appointments
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reappointed Princess Bukola Babalola as Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS). A statement from the Government House on Monday, said the governor also reappointed Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Ummulkhairat Onaolamipo Ahmed Alaye as Special Adviser on Civic Engagement. “The Governor similarly appointed Alhaji Femi Whyte…
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Keyamo urges Air France to reduce ticket fares for Nigerians
By Innocent Raphael The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Air France-KLM to extend lower-priced ticket fares to Nigerian travellers, citing the importance of fairness in ticketing. This call came during a meeting between the Minister and representatives of the airline, as disclosed in a press statement by Keyamo’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Tunde…
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Landlady, husband on the run after allegedly dumping tenant’s body in canal
By Innocent Raphael One Bola Abiodun, said to be a landlady and her husband, identified as Sunday, have fled their residence in Temidire community, Ogun State, following accusations of disposing of their tenant’s body in a nearby canal. The incident, which is said to have transpired around 12:05 pm last Wednesday, prompted a swift response from the state police command,…
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UNILORIN promotes 40 to professorial cadre
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor. The elevation, which was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, was sequel to the recommendations of the University Appointment and Promotion Committee. A statement from the Office of the Registrar said that the…
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Tribute to His Eminence Primate Solomon Niran Aluko, JP, by Olukayode Ajulo
It is with profound sorrow but gratitude to the Almighty that I received the heartbreaking news of the passing of the illustrious His Eminence Primate Niran Aluko, JP. His unmatched elegance, grace, and spiritual distinction have left an indelible mark not only on my own life and endeavors but on the lives of countless individuals. Primate Solomon Niran Aluko, a…
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Fubara to probe governance of Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a plan by his administration to set up a panel of inquiry into the governance of the state. Fubara stated this on Monday after swearing in Dagogo Iboroma as the Attorney General of the state shortly after the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was screened and confirmed by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of…
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