65 h. ago FG moves to position south South as regional hub for commercial gas utilisation

The Federal Government has expressed its commitment towards making the south South region of the country a regional hub for read more FG moves to position south South as regional hub for commercial gas utilisation

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1 week ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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1 week ago Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, weekend declared the South-South geopolitical zone to be on a firm trajectory of read more Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

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2 w. ago Itsekiri threaten to shut oil facilities over INEC’s compromised final report

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Tension is brewing in some parts of Warri, the commercial hub of Delta State as one of the ethnic groups, the Itsekiri nation, has threatened to shut down all oil and gas installations in their domain to protest what they called ‘compromised final report’ on ward delineation exercise. This followed […] The post Itsekiri threaten to shut oil facilities over INEC’s compromised final report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tension in Warri as Itsekiri threaten to shut down oil facilities in protest against INEC’s ‘compromised final report’

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Tension is brewing in some parts of Warri, the commercial hub of Delta State, as one of the ethnic groups, the Itsekiri nation, has threatened to shut down all oil and gas installations in their domain in protest of what they called a ‘compromised final report’ on the ward delineation […] The post Tension in Warri as Itsekiri threaten to shut down oil facilities in protest against INEC’s ‘compromised final report’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Women Cocoa Farmers Seek Gov’t Backing, Inclusion In African Cocoa Agenda 2063

Women cocoa farmers in Ondo State have called on federal and state governments across cocoa-producing regions of South-West Nigeria to create enabling platforms that ensure their inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063, a continental strategy aimed at revolutionising cocoa farming for Africa’s sustainable development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the development […]

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2 w. ago Cross River: First Lady calls for action to protect child mothers

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has urged urgent action to protect child mothers – girls under 18 raising children, often as survivors of abuse or neglect. Speaking at the South-South Regional Forum on Alternative Care Guidelines, she condemned cultural attitudes that shame girls […] The post Cross River: First Lady calls for action to protect child mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers, Bayelsa Are Next To Join APC After Akwa Ibom — Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that Rivers and Bayelsa States may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress. Akpabio disclosed this during a grand reception held to officially welcome the state’s Governor, Umo Eno into APC on Saturday Akpabio expressed hope that APC would sweep the entire South-South region ahead of the 2027 elections. […] The post Rivers, Bayelsa Are Next To Join APC After Akwa Ibom — Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to invest over N2 billion for the redevelopment of the Kano Farm Centre GSM Market devastated by fire weeks ago. He said that the intervention would restore, expand, and modernise the market into a bustling commercial hub. Yusuf made the announcement during a […] The post GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gas Distributors Strengthen Value Chain As Federal Gov’t Decries 30% Market Utilisation

Gas distribution chain in Nigeria is broadening through an industry-wide synergy and cooperation to promote ongoing gas commercialisation initiatives of government. This is as federal government decried poor domestic gas utilisation. The sentiment was echoed by Mrs Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to the President, who highlighted the critical gap in domestic gas […]

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4 w. ago Toll Fee: Petrol Scarcity Looms In S/West As Marketers Halt Distribution In Lagos

Petroleum scarcity may be brewing in the South Western region of the country as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone is set to halt petroleum distribution over toll fees in the Lekki-Eve axis. To this end, residents and businesses around the Lekki-Epe axis may experience energy supply disruption following a directive […]

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4 w. ago Senate Confident South West Dev’t Commission Will Bridge Infrastructure Deficits

The Senate on Tuesday affirmed that the South West Development Commission (SWDC) will not only thrive, but also make a significant difference by bridging infrastructural deficits and accelerating overall development in the South West region. Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), gave the assurance during […]

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