8 h. ago Bauchi Govt Renews Commitment To Transform Solid Minerals Sector

Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation, create jobs and enhance the security of mining communities across the state. The state commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Mohammed Maiwada Bello, disclosed this during a live phone-in programme taggedL ‘Scorecard’, which was organised by the Ministry […]

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22 h. ago North West Development Commission, Firms To Sign $200m Agric MoU

The North West Development Commission said it has begun the process to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a $200m deal to drive agriculture development and commercial farming with a bid to overhaul the region’s entire value chain. The tripartite pact involves the Commission, Shanghai Integrated Infrastructure Development Limited and Pearless Advisory Limited.   According […]

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3 d. ago Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily

The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the increasing impact of illegal dredging and coastal erosion on its lagoon and waterfront communities, warning that more than 10,000 cubic metres of sand are being extracted daily across the state. Commissioner For Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing […] The post Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Why States Can’t Access N68bn Basic Education Fund – UBEC Boss

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has expressed concern over trapped N68 billion basic education development cash, lamenting that states access to the funds has been hampered by some bottlenecks inherent in the implementation framework. The UBEC executive secretary, Aisha Garba, who disclosed this at the opening of a two – day workshop for officials […]

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3 d. ago Commission Promises To Make South West Competitive Economic Bloc

The Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) has expressed its readiness to fully implement and deliver on its statutory mandate, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to make the region a competitive economic block. Speaking at the commission’s inaugural meeting in Ibadan, the managing director/chief executive officer, Dr Charles Akinola, told journalists that […]

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4 d. ago Fidson, Japanese firm sign MoU at TICAD9 to boost Africa’s healthcare

By Doris Obinna In a significant move set to transform Africa’s healthcare landscape, a delegation from Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has announced a deepened strategic alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese firm, Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The announcement, made during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development […] The post Fidson, Japanese firm sign MoU at TICAD9 to boost Africa’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ donates fertilizer to farmers in Zamfara

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State have expressed excitement as troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) donated 200 bags of fertilizer to farmers, in a renewed drive to strengthen food security and deepen civil-military cooperation in the North West. The donation which was made on behalf of the […] The post ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ donates fertilizer to farmers in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kaduna: ADC accuses Police of criminalising opposition party

Tribune Online Kaduna: ADC accuses Police of criminalising opposition party The inauguration of the ADC transition committee in the North-West state suddenly turned violent when hoodlums armed with cutlasses, clubs, and stones stormed the hall. Kaduna: ADC accuses Police of criminalising opposition party Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Be Fair, Transparent In Your Actions, FG Urges Boards, Mgts of 3 Devt Commissions

The federal government has inaugurated the Governing Boards and management teams of the South-South, South West and North Central Development Commissions. The agencies are under the supervision of the Ministry of Regional Development which was created by the President Tinubu administration. This was revealed in a statement made available to journalists yesterday by the head, […]

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8 d. ago Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities

By Uche Igwe Last weekend, I visited Ayakoro community in Bayelsa State to attend the birthday thanksgiving service in honour of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The experience was unique and brought me exciting memories. As we drove along I momentarily fell asleep as a result of […] The post Niger Delta Blue Economy: Between potential and possibilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission

…Congratulates Abang, Odey on inauguration Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he said is the “historic and justice-driven” establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), describing it as a long-awaited dawn for the oil-rich region. Speaking on Friday, Governor Otu said […] The post Otu hails Tinubu over establishing S/South Development Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Boards Of South, West, North Dev’t Commissions

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Boards and Management Teams of three newly established Development Commissions for the South-South, South-West, and North-Central regions. The ceremony, held on Thursday at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, was performed by the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, who charged the […]

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1 week ago Gov. Uba Sani Reinstates Sacked Workers, Clears N500m Wage Arrears

The Kaduna State Government has reinstated several workers disengaged during the previous administration and cleared outstanding debts amounting to over ₦500 million owed to them, the commissioner for Humanitarian Services and Social Development, Comrade Barde Yunana Markus, has disclosed. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday in Kaduna, the commissioner said the action was part of […]

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1 week ago Gov Inuwa expresses concerns over Polio variant threatening the North

Tribune Online Gov Inuwa expresses concerns over Polio variant threatening the North-West Gombe Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has observed that Nigeria is making progress in its fight against polio, expressing concerns however that Gov Inuwa expresses concerns over Polio variant threatening the North-West Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akpabio urges Nigerians to safeguard govt projects, warns against vandalism

•Says Tinubu has approved financial empowerment of 1,000 Nigerians per ward nationwide From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has charged Nigerians to take responsibility for the protection and maintenance of government projects in their communities, warning that vandalism discourages development. He gave the charge when he commissioned projects in Ika Local Government Area […] The post Akpabio urges Nigerians to safeguard govt projects, warns against vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Nigerians Must Take Ownership Of Government Infrastructure, Not Vandalise Them At Will” – Akpabio

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for protecting government facilities within their communities. He stressed that vandalism only discourages further development. Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of projects in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio said: “My duty as your representative in […] The post “Nigerians Must Take Ownership Of Government Infrastructure, Not Vandalise Them At Will” – Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG to channel $17bn pension assets into infrastructure, equity

Nigeria is preparing to revisit its pension investment regulations that will allow a greater share of the country’s $17 billion pension assets to flow into infrastructure and private equity, two sectors seen as critical to driving higher returns for retirees and fueling national development. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) confirmed that it is in the […] The post FG to channel $17bn pension assets into infrastructure, equity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto Gov’t Faults NBS Poverty Rating, Launches Fresh Survey

The Sokoto State Government has faulted the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking it with the highest poverty rate in the country, describing the bureau’s methodology as insufficient. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development in the state, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyanu stated this while addressing journalists at a one-day workshop organised in collaboration with […]

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2 w. ago Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue

The Nigerian Army has eliminated 15 terrorists, detained 42 suspected criminals, and freed 30 kidnapped victims during a series of coordinated operations nationwide. A senior military official at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the operations took place across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source […] The post Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo

Tribune Online Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo The Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, for their unwavering support of women’s empowerment initiatives in the […] Commissioner hails Tinubu’s wife, Aiyedatiwa for championing women’s empowerment in Ondo Tribune Online

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