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FG promises improved security in South-East to boost business growth
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has pledged to enhance security measures in the South-East, emphasizing the importance of peace and safety for business growth and community prosperity. During an operational visit to Enugu, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, assured residents and stakeholders of the government’s commitment to addressing insecurity in the region. He engaged with security officers…
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FAAC: We have not stopped funds allocation to Rivers State, says FG
The Federal Government has not stopped disbursement of funds to Rivers State contrary to reports on some online platforms. Director of Press in the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Bawa Mokwa told the Saturday Tribune that “disbursement of October allocation to states and local governments by FAAC is ongoing.” He explained that “Rivers State will benefit…
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Rivers Allocation: We will obey court order- OAGF
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation says it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, following recent legal controversies surrounding the state’s financial entitlements. According to The PUNCH report, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, said, “We are going to obey court order. Since there…
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Over 200 vehicles belonging to Edo govt missing- Official
The committee set up by the Edo government to recover government assets says over 200 vehicles belonging to the state are missing. The chairman of the committee Kelly Okungbowa shared the information with journalists in Benin City, on Friday. He said three of these vehicles have been recovered less than a day after the group was inaugurated. Okungbowa assured the…
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Stop emphasizing on material wealth- EFCC charges Clerics
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders to be discreet in their emphasis on material wealth in their messages, stressing that youths could be negatively swayed into criminality through such actions.He stated this in Abuja at the Nigerian Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Youths…
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Niger partners with Nigeria Sugar Council to revive sugar industry
Niger State, in collaboration with the Nigeria Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has taken a major step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s $2.5 billion sugar industry, which aims to promote food security and rural industrialization. The partnership was formalized during a side event at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Niger Foods signed an agreement with Uttam Sucrotech, a consortium…
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Bauchi advocates return of school feeding programme
Children in Bauchi State, North east Nigeria, have joined their counterparts across the world to commemorate the 2024 Wold Children’s Day. They are also advocating the return of school feeding programme, free transportation, and decry the persistent bullying and corporal punishments in schools, which according to them, have contributed to increased school dropouts. The children advocated the demands before the Bauchi…
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FG highlights pathway to UHC at National Council on Health meeting
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, describing it as a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The pledge was reaffirmed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, at the 65th National Council on Health meeting held at the Mohammed Indimi Centre…
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Okpebholo constitutes 12-member committee to recover govt vehicles
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has constituted a 12-member committee to recover all vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government which are said to be in private hands. At a ceremony on Thursday in Benin City, the governor gave the Kelly Okungbowa-led committee two weeks to deliver on its mandate and ensure that government vehicles in private…
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BREAKING: Adamawa, Kebbi, Kwara get one week deadline to submit state police reports
Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council on Thursday gave Adamawa, Kwara and Kebbi States and the FCT one week (November 28) to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. “The Council mandated these remaining states and FCT to make their submissions within the next one week,” the Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, told State House Correspondents after…
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