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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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Osun Assembly passes integrated transport, park management bill
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management Bill, 2026, into law following its third reading during plenary. The passage came after lawmakers considered the bill, which had earlier scaled its second reading, with extensive deliberations on the need for a structured framework to manage motor…
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Ondo stakeholder urges state to prepare for State Police
By Boye Oyeyemi Development advocate and Ondo State stakeholder, Dr. Femi Akinkuebi, has urged the state government to begin preparing a modern security framework ahead of the proposed establishment of State Police. Akinkuebi made the call following the decision of the Osun State House of Assembly to approve the proposed constitutional alteration for the establishment of State Police Services, reportedly…
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Okpebholo appoints veteran broadcaster Alenkhe EBS Managing Director
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has appointed veteran broadcaster and journalist, Festus Alenkhe, as the substantive Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The appointment, approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo, takes immediate effect, according to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on September 21, 2026. Alenkhe, a former Chairman of…
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