83 m. ago PDP allays fear of parallel conversation, ready for Ibadan convention

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, debunked fears that some people were planning to hold a parallel national convention read more PDP allays fear of parallel conversation, ready for Ibadan convention

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92 m. ago Wike inaugurates ₦50bn phase II water treatment plant in FCT

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has inaugurated the rehabilitated ₦50 billion Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant read more Wike inaugurates ₦50bn phase II water treatment plant in FCT

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1 hour ago Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds

Tribune Online Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds Resolving the blockade of Osun LG allocations will not only revitalise rural development but also re-energise the traditional institution.... Osun monarchs urge Tinubu to intervene on release of LG funds Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

…to attract billions in Foreign Direct Investment After more than a decade of delays, the Abuja Centenary City project is read more Abuja centenary city reopens with ₦750bn infrastructure plan

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3 h. ago Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant

Tribune Online Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant The project, Wike noted, will significantly expand the dam’s carrying capacity and boost water supply to Abuja residents.... Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant Tribune Online

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5 h. ago ‘No Amount Of Blackmail Will Stop Us’ Wike Chides Civil Servants, ‘Fake’ Contractors

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has vowed that no amount of intimidation or blackmail would derail his focus on infrastructure development. The FCT Minister stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the newly rehabilitated Phase 2 of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bwari area council. Wike’s statement was a […]

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6 h. ago FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan

Tribune Online FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its resolve towards ensuring effective implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Action Plan in Nigeria. FG assures on effective implementation of National Disaster Risk Reduction, Action Plan Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gombe: Governor Yahaya’s 3G Project plants 10,500 trees to Green Tumfure

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Government has planted 10,500 trees across newly constructed roads and residential areas in Tumfure community under the Gombe Goes Green (3G) Project, a flagship initiative of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. The 3G Project, launched in 2019, aims to plant one million trees annually to combat desertification, restore degraded […] The post Gombe: Governor Yahaya’s 3G Project plants 10,500 trees to Green Tumfure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NULGE accuses AGF of manipulating Osun councils allocations, favouring APC

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State Chapter, has accused Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the Attorney- General of read more NULGE accuses AGF of manipulating Osun councils allocations, favouring APC

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12 h. ago Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding the withdrawal of plans to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on business magnate, Dotun Sanusi. In a statement signed by his Director of Media and […] The post Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigeria–China Partnership Backs $550m Inner Galaxy Expansion

The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has backed Inner Galaxy Steel Company, which has embarked on a $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement was made during the director-general of the NCSP, Joseph Tegbe’s official visit to Inner […]

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15 h. ago Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out

Tribune Online Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter, has raised the alarm over what it described as desperate moves to hijack local government funds in the state despite subsisting court rulings. At a press conference in Osogbo on Monday, the union said allocations meant for the councils had been withheld since February […] Nigerians should help protect Osun council funds, NULGE cries out Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t Charges RMAFC To Balance Equity In Revenue Sharing

The Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to conduct thorough due diligence in formulating a workable and acceptable revenue allocation for the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this request while receiving a significant delegation from the Management of RMAFC, led by […]

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18 h. ago Akume calls for fairness as FG begins work on new revenue formula

George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), on Monday urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal read more Akume calls for fairness as FG begins work on new revenue formula

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19 h. ago RMAFC plans higher revenue allocation for states, LGAs under new constitution

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a fresh review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula, in response to the recently amended constitution which devolved more powers and responsibilities to states and local governments. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of RMAFC, […] The post RMAFC plans higher revenue allocation for states, LGAs under new constitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Inside CBN’s roadmap for smarter, digitally empowered Nigeria

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria, the most populous and vibrant black nation on earth, is still digitally deficient judging by any metric. Currently, over 40 per cent of the adult population remains financially excluded and economic opportunities are unevenly distributed. To address this imbalance and plant the nation on a progress path, the Central Bank of […] The post Inside CBN’s roadmap for smarter, digitally empowered Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago States To Get More Allocation As Federal Gov’t Reviews Revenue Sharing Formula

The federal government has formally commenced a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula. The move is expected to adjust the distribution of federally collected revenue among the three tiers of government to reflect present-day socio-economic realities better. Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello Shehu, announced this at a […]

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24 h. ago NBA presidency receives expanded electoral reform plan amid calls for transparency

Tribune Online NBA presidency receives expanded electoral reform plan amid calls for transparency He noted that the reforms were designed to restore trust among members, increase participation, and set a democratic benchmark for professional associations across the country. NBA presidency receives expanded electoral reform plan amid calls for transparency Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Disburse Cash Transfers To 2.2m Poor Families – Minister

The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, has disclosed that the Federal Government planned to make cash transfers to poor families to alleviate poverty in the country. Sununu disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Monday, stating that over two million poor households had been captured in […]

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