54 m. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils The Oyo State government, on Thursday formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils Tribune Online

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3 h. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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3 h. ago Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister

Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Read More

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4 h. ago FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister

Tribune Online FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas to expand access to telecommunications services and improve digital connectivity across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this known after leading Airtel executives on a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […] FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Tribune Online COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000 Expressing disappointment that troops were still receiving N1,500 as their daily feeding allowance, the COAS assured them of his commitment to improving their welfare. COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’

Tribune Online Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ …describes Thursday’s event as Uncalled for, charade and embrassment  The 36 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly loyal to the Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to communicate their stand regarding the speakership tussle in the house as against rumours making rounds.  The Spokesman […] Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has strongly rebuked opposition leader Kemi Badenoch after she claimed he had followed her read more Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

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5 h. ago Oyo unveils free health insurance for 10,000 primary school pupils

The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. Flagging off the enrolment at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. The initiative covers children from Read More

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5 h. ago Embrace digital solutions for enhanced youth engagement, Minister urges civil servants

Tribune Online Embrace digital solutions for enhanced youth engagement, Minister urges civil servants He stated, "In this digital age, we are presented with an incredible array of opportunities to engage, educate, and uplift our younger generation. Embrace digital solutions for enhanced youth engagement, Minister urges civil servants Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Badenoch searching for relevance, appointed self ‘saviour of western civilisation’ – UK PM Starmer

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has described Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, as a “self-appointed saviour of Western civilisation.” The UK leader also dismissed Badenoch’s assertion that he had followed her advice on cutting the aid budget. Badenoch had stated that Starmer had acted on her recommendation to reduce aid spending while questioning inconsistencies in Read More

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8 h. ago FG addressing meter gaps to stop estimated billings — Power Minister

Tribune Online FG addressing meter gaps to stop estimated billings — Power Minister The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government is addressing the issue of the meter gap in Nigeria to stop estimated billing and provide meters to more than six million Nigerians who are still without meters. FG addressing meter gaps to stop estimated billings — Power Minister Tribune Online

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9 h. ago JUST IN: FG to review electricity tariff for Band B, C customers

The Federal Government has announced plans to regularise electricity tariffs in a bid to address disparities in the current billing system as well as encourage investment in the power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known at the ongoing public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan Read More

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10 h. ago Why we’re supporting 150,000 farmers in Nigeria’s cocoa industry by 2030 — Johnvents Group

John Alamu, the group managing director of an indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group, Johnvents Group, has disclosed the readiness of read more Why we’re supporting 150,000 farmers in Nigeria’s cocoa industry by 2030 — Johnvents Group

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11 h. ago Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon

Tribune Online Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon The statement reads, "Muslims who sight the crescent are urged to report their observations to their nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto. Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General has approved an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian read more Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

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12 h. ago FG plans to inaugurate 30km of Coastal highway in May – Umahi

David Umahi, the minister of works, has said that the Federal Government is working very hard to ensure that 30 read more FG plans to inaugurate 30km of Coastal highway in May – Umahi

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12 h. ago Days Of Corrupt Cooperative Societies Are Over – Federal Gov’t

The minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has restated the federal government’s commitment to fighting fake and corrupt cooperative societies that steal and scam innocent citizens. The minister disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the National Intensive Training/Workshop  for Trustees, Management Committees and Managers of Cooperative Societies in […]

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14 h. ago Underperformance of Upstream operators threatening Nigeria’s energy sector

The Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has decried the underperformance of Upstream operators, citing it as a read more Underperformance of Upstream operators threatening Nigeria’s energy sector- minister

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16 h. ago NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed a major crackdown on counterfeit and expired medical products, seizing over N1 trillion worth of banned drugs and sealing 11,000 shops nationwide. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, disclosed this information while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. Adeyeye stated that the […] The post NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago You Have No Moral Right To Criticise Tinubu, Northern Group Carpets El

Northern Patriots Forum (NPF), yesterday, came hard on the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for criticising President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his administration. El-Rufai had, during his interview on Arise Television on Monday, accused President Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu of orchestrating his failed ministerial nomination. The embattled […]

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