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NISCN honours Lagos Safety Commission DG as Senior Safety Advocate
By Adeola Ogunrinde The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has conferred its Senior Safety Advocate (SSA) title on the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola. The National President of NISCN, Engr. John Obajimi, presented the award letter to Mojola, with the council citing his “visionary leadership, outstanding dedication and impactful…
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Lagos Assembly cautions job seekers, vendors, contractors against fraudsters
… threatens prosecution of fraudsters The Lagos State House of Assembly has cautioned job seekers, contractors and prospective vendors against fraudsters and unauthorised persons demanding money in exchange for employment, appointments, contracts and other opportunities linked to the Assembly. The warning was contained in a public disclaimer issued by the Assembly and signed by the Clerk of the House. The…
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Aiyedatiwa to inaugurate Ondo Hospitals Management Board, begin 500-bed projects
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced plans to formally inaugurate the state Hospitals Management Board as part of efforts to reposition the healthcare sector. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Thursday when the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Medical Association, Ondo State chapter, led by its Chairman, Dr. Roland Arohunmolase, visited him at his office in Akure.…
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Edo, NIPCO Gas explore CNG partnership to cut transport costs
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government is exploring a partnership with NIPCO Gas Limited to expand Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and reduce transportation costs for residents. The Commissioner for Oil and Gas Resources, Hon. Andrew Momodu, disclosed this during an engagement with officials of NIPCO Gas, saying the initiative was part of efforts to provide more affordable transportation…
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Osun APC demands withdrawal of park management bill
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the recently passed Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and capable of creating a crisis in the state. The state House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the bill, which the…
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Ogun, DP World partner on $7bn-plus deep seaport, blue marine projects
The Ogun State Government has partnered with global logistics and port operator DP World MEA FZE to develop the Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, with the projects expected to attract more than $7 billion in initial investment and create over 50,000 direct jobs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing of the Memoranda…
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SMEDAN seeks monarchs’ support to boost food production, rural businesses
By Boye Oyeyemi The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria has urged traditional rulers across the country to partner with government agencies in boosting food production, developing rural businesses and creating wealth. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Ulefunta Annual Lecture held at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium…
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Ekiti govt approves N10bn for hospitals, roads, water projects
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has approved more than N10 billion for healthcare, water supply, road infrastructure, aviation and other development projects across the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday after the State Executive Council meeting. Olatunbosun said the council approved N6.765 billion for the…
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Edo govt targets roads, health, agriculture as Okpebholo steps up development drive
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has announced a broad programme of infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, security and cultural development projects, promising that quality, durability and improved living conditions will remain central to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. Commissioner for Information and Strategy Prince Kassim Afegbua disclosed the plans in Benin City during a press briefing on the administration’s policies, programmes…
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Edo to refund pensioners’ 8% CPS contributions
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has assured pensioners recently migrated from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) that their eight per cent contributions will be refunded. The Permanent Secretary, Edo State Pension Bureau, Mr Washington Abbe, gave the assurance during an interaction with journalists in Benin City. Abbe said workers’ contributions under the…
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