Development
Development
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Osun ready for transition to agro-industrial state, says Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that the state is prepared for a transition to an agro-industrial society, driven by ongoing infrastructure upgrades and real-sector policy frameworks established by his administration. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of Mrs. Toyin Saraki, wife of the former Senate President, in France, Governor Adeleke, through his spokesperson Mallam…
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Tinubu pledges commitment to security of Nigerians, calls for tech-driven, community-focused policing
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhancing the welfare of its personnel as part of ongoing efforts to effectively protect and serve Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday during the passing-out parade and commissioning of the Regular Officers Course 6 at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State,…
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Akwa Ibom to revolutionize agriculture, after African Food Systems Conference
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has affirmed that the state’s participation in the recently concluded African Food Systems Conference will play a pivotal role in advancing the agricultural revolution under his administration’s ARISE Agenda. Upon his return from the conference held in Kigali, Rwanda, Governor Eno spoke to Government House correspondents at the Victor Attah International Airport in…
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LGs key to Nigeria’s agricultural revolution, says lawmaker
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has called for a renewed focus on agricultural development as the primary responsibility of local government councils in Nigeria. Speaking at the grand finale of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara State chapter’s press week on Thursday in Ilorin,…
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Senior lawyer repays student loan to NELFUND 49 years later
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo has made a repayment of N2 million, settling a student loan he received nearly five decades ago under the defunct Federal Government Student Loan Scheme. In a statement issued by Monalisa Dike, spokesperson for the Director of Corporate Communications…
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VP Shettima urges stronger collaboration between government, traditional institutions
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for enhanced collaboration between the federal government and traditional institutions, emphasizing their crucial role in national development and social cohesion. He reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to engaging traditional rulers as key stakeholders in shaping Nigeria’s future. During a visit to Ningi Emirate in Bauchi State on Friday,…
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Minister of Aviation inspects key development projects at MMIA
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, conducted an inspection tour of several key developmental and innovation projects at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on Friday. The inspection which took place on Wednesday, as highlighted on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) official X account, focused on the newly renovated E-Wing toilet and the extensive work…
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Kwara governor highlights achievements so far across LGAs, wards
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has asserted that his administration’s impact is evident in all 193 wards and 16 local government areas across the state. Speaking during the grand finale of the 2024 Press Week celebration organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin on…
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Revert petrol to old price, lawmaker urges FG
Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to urgently revert to the previous pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. This appeal follows widespread public dissatisfaction over the recent increase in the price of PMS from N617…
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BREAKING: LASG signs MoU with Chinese firm for Green Line Rail construction
The Lagos State Government has formalized an agreement with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the construction of the Green Line Rail. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting the transformative potential of the project. The 68-kilometer rail line will extend from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina, connecting with the…
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