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FG commissions flood control project in Benue
The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the Idye flood control, dyke project at Nyiman, Makurdi to tackle perennial flooding and address erosion in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. A statement by Terhemen Oraduen, the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation said. Recall that, Benue State and Makurdi in particular have continued…
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Aviation operators commend minister for halting $300 helicopter landing fee
By Innocent Raphael The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have applauded Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, for suspending the proposed $300 helicopter landing and take-off fee. Recall that a memo from Keyamo had mandated helicopter operators to pay $300 per flight at designated landing zones across Nigeria, with Naebi Dynamic Concept Limited authorized to collect these…
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Atiku accuses FG of diverting public funds through petrol subsidy
By Innocent Raphael In a recent statement, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of diverting public funds via the petrol subsidy, alleging that the government has not disclosed the expenditure details. Reports emerged on Wednesday suggesting the federal government might suspend import duties on food and drugs, based on a document titled ‘Inflation Reduction and Price Stability…
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FG commissions NIMR’s Human Virology, Genomics facility
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)’s Human Virology and Genomics facility in Abuja. During the facility’s opening, the state minister of health, Tunji Alausa said that it has several laboratories for immunology, histology, molecular research, sample and sequencing preparation, among other things. He went on to say that the center will…
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Gov Otti condoles Nigeria Army over recent killing, calls for thorough investigation
By Innocent Raphael Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, while calling for proper investigations over the recent incident in the state, has continued his morale-boosting efforts with a visit to the men of the Nigeria Army’s 144 Battalion in Osisioma, Abayi, near Aba This visit follows a similar engagement last Saturday at the 144 Battalion Asa, where he expressed his…
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FG launches first technology-based media audience measurement system
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has formally launched the Audience Measurement System for the broadcasting sector to generate accurate and reliable data of television viewers in the country. Idris, who performed the launch in Abuja on Thursday said the Audience Measurement System holds immense importance in ensuring that broadcasting endeavors are not only impactful but also…
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Ekiti business owners get FG’s N150,000 grant each as buffer
As Shettima commissions ultra-modern fashion hub, projects 48,000 jobs annually Respite has come the way of small business owners in Ekiti State following President Bola Tinubu’s directive that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) should be supported with a federal government grant of N150,000 each. Vice President Kashim Shettima who disclosed this on Thursday when he launched the 3rd edition…
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Corrigendum: Our story on N105,000 minimum wage
The editor of WESTERN POST ONLINE has said that proposed N105,000 new national minimum wage story published on its official website is not correct, stressing that it has been been pulled down. The editor in a signed statement on Thursday said it the management regrets the error and has ordered necessary administrative and disciplinary actions. The statement reads, “Our attention…
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Fiscal policy proposals document in circulation is fake, says Bayo Onanuga
Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy has described as false a leaked document on fiscal policy proposals which have since generated wide reactions from different quarters. In a statement he issued on Thursday, Onanuga urged the media to always exercise necessary checks and restraints in the use of documents that do not emanate…
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Minimum Wage: Tripartite Committee adjourns meeting till after Edun submits cost implications to Tinubu
The Tripartite Committee on the new National Minimum Wage adjourned its meeting on Wednesday to allow the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to meet the 48-hour deadline for presenting the cost implications of the proposed wage increase. A source close to the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted…
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