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FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk
The federal government has placed 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory on critical flood-risk watch between August 27 and September 9. The warning was contained in the latest flood-risk advisory issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre. The affected communities were classified as requiring immediate monitoring, preparedness and protective action as the government warned…
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RHI gives N819m to 1,638 widows of fallen military, police personnel
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N819 million to 1,638 widows of fallen military and police personnel across Nigeria. Under the second edition of the RHI Social Investment Programme for Widows of Fallen Heroes, each beneficiary is receiving N500,000 to either start a business or recapitalise an existing one. Speaking at the presentation…
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Salako urges doctors to strengthen ethics in Nigeria’s health system
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has urged Nigerian doctors and other health professionals to strengthen professional discipline, accountability and ethical conduct to restore public trust in the country’s health system. Salako made the call on Wednesday while delivering the guest of honour address at the opening of the National Executive Council meeting of the…
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FG unveils $1bn HOPE-SP, targets sustainable support for vulnerable households
The federal government has launched a $1 billion Household Prosperity and Economic Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) as part of efforts to shift humanitarian interventions from short-term palliatives to sustainable pathways for recovery, empowerment and self-reliance. The initiative, themed “From Palliatives to Pathways”, was unveiled on Wednesday by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the Banquet Hall of the State House,…
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Nigeria, Thailand move to deepen ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energy
Nigeria and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima calling for a strategic review of existing partnerships between the two countries. Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received a delegation from Thailand led by its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, at the Presidential…
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NAC ratifies framework for Nigeria’s digitised modern addressing system
The National Addressing Council has ratified a preliminary framework for the development of a digitised and modern addressing system for Nigeria. The decision was reached on Monday at a meeting of the council chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, with representatives of government agencies and the private sector in attendance. Under the framework, the Federal Ministry of Science,…
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Akure gets 2.38km flyover as Aiyedatiwa targets economic growth
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday flagged off the construction of a 2.38 kilometre flyover in Akure, saying the project will ease traffic congestion and reposition the state capital for greater economic activities and investment. The 94-span bridge, which will run from Adegbola Junction through Ojaoba, Adegbemile-Omieja to St Mathias/NNPC Filling Station in Alagbaka, is part…
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Zamboye mine collapse: Alake calls for stronger safeguards for artisanal miners
Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dele Alake, has called for stronger regulation of artisanal and small-scale mining following the reported deaths of more than 100 miners in a gold-mining site collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic. Alake, in a statement on Friday, described the incident as a “profound tragedy” and urged African countries to address the dangers…
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FEC approves N155bn to complete National Library headquarters
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved more than N155 billion for the completion and furnishing of the National Library of Nigeria headquarters in Abuja, a project abandoned since 2008. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting in Abuja. Alausa said N118 billion of the approved funds would be allocated…
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BREAKING: FEC approves transfer of EFCC-recovered funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
The Federal Executive Council has approved the use of liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as unclaimed dividends and dormant account funds, to strengthen the financing of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided…
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