11 h. ago Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects

Tribune Online Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to consult with governors of the Niger Delta region before embarking on new projects. Gov Diri urges NDDC to consult Niger Delta govs on new projects Tribune Online

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13 h. ago “You’ll Go Before Me, I’ll Fill Your Condolence Register” – Wike Tells People Wishing Him Dead

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to rumours about his health. Wike said that there was never a time he collapsed or was flown abroad for medical treatment. Speaking during an inspection tour of some ongoing projects in Abuja on Thursday, the former governor of Rivers State stated that those people […] The post “You’ll Go Before Me, I’ll Fill Your Condolence Register” – Wike Tells People Wishing Him Dead appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Adeleke knocks APC for criticising N159bn infrastructure projects

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of failing to deliver on the N100bn infrastructural projects he launched in the last quarter of 2023. The opposition party subsequently declared that the second phase of the infrastructural plan, under which the governor proposed to spend N159bn on various Read More

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33 h. ago Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation

Tribune Online Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation The Kwara State government has embarked on an agricultural transformation initiative aimed at boosting livestock production and promoting rural development. Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Sokoto Assembly Lauds Gov Aliyu For Executing Projects Without Borrowing

The deputy speaker of Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim Kware, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loans from any financial institution. He gave the commendation when he led the members of the legislature on Sallah’s homage to Gov. Aliyu. A statement issued by the press secretary to […]

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67 h. ago Ondo Lawmaker Commends Aiyedatiwa’s Release Of Constituency Funds

The lawmaker representing Akure North Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Kolawole Ologede, has lauded Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for releasing funds to lawmakers for the execution of constituency projects. Ologede appreciated the governor on Tuesday while inaugurating some boreholes he donated to Eleyowo and Ogbese communities in the Akure North Local Government […]

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2 d. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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3 d. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Eno hails firm for provision of water project, 50,000 exercise books to A/ Ibom community

From Isaac Job, Uyo   Akwa Ibom state governor has lauded Amitec company for providing water project and donation of 50,000 exercise books to assist students in Ikot Ekaide ,Ikot Okoro and adjoining communities where 23km road project was constructed and commissioned in Akwa Ibom state last weekend.   Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Eno […] The post Eno hails firm for provision of water project, 50,000 exercise books to A/ Ibom community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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4 d. ago Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts

Tribune Online Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Despite the 22 million units of housing deficit in Nigeria, over N9 trillion worth of building projects are tied down in abandonment, experts in the built environment have said. Some of these projects lying wasting across the states of the federation, experts said, were mostly abandoned housing projects initiated by the federal government’s ministries, departments […] Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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5 d. ago Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project

From Lukman Olabiyi The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have accused the state government of violating a court order which restrained it from taking further action on the project pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed by Nsulu landowners. The landowners […] The post Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NGO boosts Lagos riverine communities with skills, healthcare

A non-governmental organisation, the Lagos Lagoon Climate Response Project has deepened its impact on waterside communities around the Lagos Lagoon through a series of interventions in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability, culminating in an art exhibition at the National Museum, Lagos, from April 5 to 12. The initiative, known as Lagos Lagoon Chronicles, aims to Read More

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7 d. ago Ondo acquires 10,000 hectares for youths, women’s agriculture project

The Ondo State Government has acquired 10,000 hectares of land in Akotogbo and Iyansan communities in Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state for an extensive agricultural project for youths and women who were into agriculture. It was gathered that the project was carried out in collaboration with a non-governmental organization known as the Read More

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7 d. ago Kwara LGs have gone past routine salary payment – Commissioner

The Kwara State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar  Bata has said that local government councils in the state have gone beyond the mere routine payment of salaries in the state. Bata, who inspected projects in five local government areas in the South Senatorial zone of the state, said that Read More

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8 d. ago Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates The Lagos State government has expressed the desire to improve students’ academic performance and reduce dropout rates by providing modern school infrastructure. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this at the commissioning of 12 blocks of classrooms at Ilupeju Community Grammar School, Ilupeju. Sanwo-Olu also commissioned similar projects at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, and […] Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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9 d. ago ICSAN to groom governance, administrative professionals with N3.5bn project

By Henry Uche The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has set out to strengthen the governance, leadership, and public administration structure of Nigeria by grooming thousands of young professionals to fill in the widened gaps at all levels of governance and leadership in the country. The President of ICSAN, Mrs Funmi […] The post ICSAN to groom governance, administrative professionals with N3.5bn project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago VIDEO: Delta nursing students reject First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “our mother” in viral video

A viral video circulating on social media on Wednesday captured students of the Delta State School of Nursing rejecting Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as their “mother” during her visit to the state. Oluremi Tinubu was in Delta State as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative project. During her visit, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori praised her Read More

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