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Ondo approves power asset deal, faults NERC for overstepping jurisdiction
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has approved a leasing arrangement between the Ondo State Power Company and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company for the use of key electricity assets within the state. The approval, conveyed through the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau, covers the Omotosho 33kV distribution line and a 30km feeder line extending to Fortune University,…
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Democracy still best form of government, Lai Mohammed tells Cambridge audience
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reaffirmed that democracy remains the most viable system of governance despite its imperfections. Mohammed made the remark on Wednesday during a high-level interactive session at St John’s College, Cambridge, organised by the Cambridge University Nigeria Society. The event brought together Nigerian students and scholars in the diaspora for discussions on…
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Tinubu approves ₦17bn for community health, sanitation projects across 8,804 wards
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Based National Social Action Fund aimed at accelerating grassroots development across Nigeria’s 8,804 political wards. The initiative, announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is designed to support locally driven projects through verified community organisations and associations. Under the programme, each ward is expected…
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Lagos moves to enhance multimodal commuting system, acquires 24 new coaches
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the acquisition of 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government will enhance the state’s multimodal transportation system and provide relief for commuters. He also disclosed that discussions are ongoing to extend the Red Line into Ogun State, noting that the expansion aligns with Lagos’ broader transport…
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Anambra partners Flutterwave to boost digital economy, expand e-commerce
By Boye Oyeyemi The Anambra State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Flutterwave to strengthen its digital economy and drive the growth of e-commerce across the state. Governor Chukwuma Soludo disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, describing the collaboration as a major step toward formalising and scaling the state’s digital marketplace. He explained that the initiative…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inspects Ndafa Road project in Tsaragi, reaffirms support for development
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said his administration is extending basic infrastructure to all parts of the state, citing hundreds of kilometres of rural roads that are either ongoing or completed. He stated that no part of the state should be denied access to essential infrastructure, including road networks, reiterating his government’s commitment to…
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Sanwo-Olu seeks state assembly’s support for ongoing projects
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday appealed to the Lagos State House of Assembly to sustain its support for his administration to enable the completion of ongoing projects across the state. He made the appeal at the 19th Executive and Legislative Parley held at Eko Hotels & Suites, organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement,…
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Sanwo-Olu urges governors to empower internal revenue services for improved revenue generation
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged state governors across Nigeria to empower chairmen of their State Internal Revenue Services to boost internally generated revenue for development. He said granting autonomy and adequate support to revenue agencies would strengthen taxpayer confidence and improve overall compliance. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Joint Revenue…
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Oluremi Tinubu meets Welby, advances interfaith dialogue, girls in tech initiative
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for a balanced global understanding of Nigeria’s challenges, saying accurate perspectives are essential to achieving lasting solutions. She made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt Revd Justin Welby on Wednesday at her office in Abuja. Senator Tinubu said the international community must support Nigeria’s peace efforts by avoiding…
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Oyo approves N5.8bn compensation for property owners affected by Circular Road project
Oyo State Executive Council approves other projects By Adejayan Gbenga The Seyi Makinde-led Oyo State Executive Council has approved N5.813 billion as compensation for over 900 property owners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road construction. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, who explained that the payment is aimed at addressing…
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