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Buba unveils plans to improve Technical Aid Corps, seeks directors cooperation
The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Yusuf Yakub, has described the posting of Amb. Yakubu Ahmed to the Agency as Director of Administration as a move aimed at enhancing the administrative capacity of the entire workforce of the Corps. Buba, who stated the above while presenting the new Director to the Management of the…
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Utsev calls for multisectoral collaboration in utilization of water resources infrastructure
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev on Thursday urged States, local governments, and Water and Sanitation Stakeholders to utilize the Federal government’s Water Resources infrastructure to bolster food production in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and declaration of State of Emergency on Food Security. Giving his keynote address at the…
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Governors should do more for the people, IMPI urges
Kunle Sanni The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has urged state governors to take decisive action and prioritize good governance in their states. IMPI, a socio-economic group, also emphasized the importance of providing quality governance services to the people. The group also expressed concerns that the provision of good governance is key to fostering sustainable development, ensuring social justice,…
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Economic reforms: Tinubu is like a quack doctor trying to treat a cancerous patient, says Atiku’s aide
The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms as a quack doctor trying to treat a cancerous patient. He said the fallout of the shambolic policies of Tinubu’s led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is killing Nigerians even as there are no efforts to stem the tide. Shaibu…
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No justification to blame cement , other building materials cost on FX scarcity, says Minister of Housing
In a bid to stem the incessant rising cost of cement and other building materials and enhance the delivery of affordable housing in Nigeria, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed plans to meet with manufacturers of Cement and other building materials in the country. The move is aimed at better understanding the challenges in…
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PSC shortlists 171,956 applicants for JAMB CBT
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has fixed March 5th, 2024 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants for Police recruitment from the just concluded credentials and physical screening exercise that held throughout the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC, Ikechukwu Ani in a statement said, a total…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya visits works, blue economy Ministers
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has continued his strategic engagements with the Federal Government in his pursuit of progress and prosperity for Gombe State. The Governor on Thursday met separately with the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, and that of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola in their respective offices. Governor Inuwa first met with the Minister of Works,…
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Tinubu, 36 Govs. mull State Police to tackle insecurity
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday agreed with the 36 state governors on the possibility of setting up state police in the country. The minister of information, Mohammed Idris disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja. He said the move would be essential in tackling the problem of insecurity affecting many parts of the country. “Now, there…
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2023 Polls: LP to account for campaign funds, says Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday said the party will give a transparent account of funds realised during the campaign process. Obi stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, amid the fresh crisis that has rocked the party over sales of forms and other fundraising activities for the…
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