30 m. ago Kwara agency seals residential building over defective soakaway

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off a residential building in Adabata area in the Ilorin metropolis in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state over an alleged violation of the environmental laws. A statement by the Press Secretary, KWEPA, Jamiu Amode made available to the press on Sunday, the building Read More

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7 h. ago FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti A group of over 50 members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), led by figures like J.T. Aborisade and Wale Owasanoye, has distanced itself from a proposed industrial action by the university’s SSANU chapter and the SSANU Western Zone. The threatened strike, […] The post FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

Three major unions in Nigeria’s aviation sector have threatened to resume a suspended industrial action, accusing the Nigerian Meteorological Agency read more Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

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12 h. ago Mustapha secures FG’s commitment to address accident prone highway in Ilorin

Saliu Mustapha, senator, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has secured further commitments of the Federal Government towards addressing the life-threatening read more Mustapha secures FG’s commitment to address accident prone highway in Ilorin

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13 h. ago Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

Calls it game-changer for economic revival The groundbreaking ceremony of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Cross River State read more Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

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18 h. ago Poly students hail VeryDarkMan for N20m donation to fight child trafficking

The National Association of Polytechnic Students has commended blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for donating N20m to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in the fight against child trafficking in the country. PUNCH Online reports that the donation by the Ratel Movement, led by VeryDarkMan, aims to facilitate Read More

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18 h. ago Young entrepreneurs drive Africa’s economic transformation – Somachi Chris

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, tells FAITH AJAYI about her career, entrepreneurship and other issues What inspired you to pursue a career in economics and development? Right from when I was a young child, I always felt a sense of responsibility to Nigeria, and Africa. I was always uncomfortable Read More

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20 h. ago N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that it excluded the region from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, clarified that not only is the North-East included, but some of […] The post N/East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Enugu chamber urges CBN to save indigenous businesses from collapse

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to intensify efforts to save indigenous businesses and industrial sector from total collapse. The ECCIMA President, Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, made the call at the CBN Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. According to Read More

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26 h. ago Masquerades, Angry Residents Protest ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara

Some angry Omu Aran youths led by two masquerades, protested what they described as ‘outrageous billing’ and sudden movement of community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. It was gathered that the protesters on Friday, were seen at Bareke roundabout, Irepodun Local Government, Kwara State, carrying placards with various inscriptions. Some of […] The post Masquerades, Angry Residents Protest ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Minister rejects N’East lawmakers claim of exclusion from SAPZ programme

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on Saturday, dismissed the claim by the North-East Caucus of the National Assembly that the region was excluded from the $530m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone programme of the Federal Government. Last Thursday, the North-East lawmakers raised concerns over the exclusion of its region from the Read More

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28 h. ago Youths, Masquerades protest high electricity bills in Kwara’s Omu

Two masquerades led dozens of protesting youths in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. read more Youths, Masquerades protest high electricity bills in Kwara’s Omu-Aran

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28 h. ago AfDB reaffirms $2.2bn pledge as Shettima launches Cross River SAPZ

The Federal Government has flagged off construction of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Calabar, Cross River State. read more AfDB reaffirms $2.2bn pledge as Shettima launches Cross River SAPZ

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29 h. ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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29 h. ago North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has refuted claims by the National Assembly North-East Caucus that the region was left out of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, clarified during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday that the North-East is included, with some states […] The post North East not excluded from SAPZs project, FG replies NASS caucus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Masquerades lead protest against high electricity bill in Kwara

Two masquerades led youths in Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to protest over alleged outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters, on Friday, were seen gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis, carrying placards with various inscriptions amidst dancing Read More

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32 h. ago Masquerades Lead Protest Against ‘Crazy’ Electricity Bill In Kwara

The youths in Omu-Aran in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, led by two masquerades, on Friday protested what they termed outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters were seen gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis carrying placards with various inscriptions […]

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36 h. ago Libel: Court slams N500m penalty on traditional ruler in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, has ordered the Gbegande of Ososa in Odogbolu Local Government, Oba Adetoye Mojeed Alatishe, to pay a sum of N500million to a foremost industrialist, Chief Sulaiman Adegunwa, as a penalty for a libel suit he instituted against the monarch. The Court equally fined […] The post Libel: Court slams N500m penalty on traditional ruler in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Shettima, Govs, Others Grace Turbaning Of Ali As Kuliyan Ngeri

Vice President Kassim Shettima, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), were among dignitaries who graced the turbaning of Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) as the Kuliyan Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate yesterday. Governor AbdulRazaq was represented by the speaker of […]

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42 h. ago Nigeria A Pillar Of African Stability – Pakistani Military Chief

The chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has commended Nigeria’s role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. He stated this during a visit to Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian […]

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