30 h. ago N24bn monthly salaries drive Oyo’s economic stability – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said his administration has ensured economic stability in the state through the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde made this known on Sunday when a delegation of Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders visited his Ikolaba, Ibadan, residence after the Read More

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5 d. ago Customs Intercepts N1.72bn Trucks Of Rice, Petrol, Others In 1 Month

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, announced the interception of contraband worth N1.72 billion from smugglers in the last month. The seized contraband include 3,832 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice equivalent to 7 trucks, 27 used vehicles, also known as ‘tokunbo’ vehicles; 494 Jerry […]

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5 d. ago Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West

Tribune Online Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday said that it intercepted contraband items worth N1.720 billion in the South West region over the past month. Customs intercepts N1.7bn worth of bags of rice, vehicles, petrol in S/West Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ramadan: Wike donates 10,000 bags of rice to Abuja community

The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 bags of 25kg of rice to religious bodies, groups and representatives of special needs schools, to mark the Holy month of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Chidi Amadi, during the distribution exercise in Gwagwalada on Monday, emphasised Read More

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7 d. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents “The Minister has provided over 10,000 bags of rice to be distributed among various Muslim leaders, associations, and groups. This initiative ensures that the less privileged have something to break their fast with. I urge all beneficiaries to distribute the items responsibly, reaching out to those in genuine need,” Amadi stated. Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice to FCT residents Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Ramadan: Wike Distributes 10,000 Bags Of Rice To Muslims In Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has distributed about 10,000 bags of rice to Muslims in the Gwagwalada area council in the spirit of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, during the distribution said Ramadan is a very unique time and season in the lives of […]

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9 d. ago Ramadan: Tinubu gifts Zamfara APC members 7,000 bags of rice

President Bola Tinubu donated 7,000 bags of rice to the All Progressives Congress members in Zamfara as a Ramadan package. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. He said that the Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, inaugurated the distribution of the largesse on Read More

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1 week ago Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others

Tribune Online Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others THE senator representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Adebule, has distributed 600 bags of rice to clerics and other groups of Muslims across the district. Senator Adebule said the distribution was in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to her, President Tinubu’s programmes are geared towards making life comfortable for Nigerians. She […] Senator Adebule distributes 600 bags of rice to Muslim clerics, others Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ramadan: Dangote foundation donates 25,000 bags of rice to Bauchi residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated a total of 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which was provided to ease hardship during the Read More

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1 week ago Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over […] The post Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dangote Foundation begins distribution of 80,000 bags of rice to vulnerable in Lagos

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to vulnerable communities across Lagos State, read more Dangote Foundation begins distribution of 80,000 bags of rice to vulnerable in Lagos

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1 week ago Ramadan: Dangote Donates 25,000 Bags Of Rice To Bauchi Residents

A total of 25,000 of 10kg bags of rice were on Tuesday distributed to 20 local government areas and to some critical stakeholders, privileged and less-privileged members of the society in Bauchi State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation. The Group general Manager of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Ahmed Hashim presented the consignment to the Bauchi […]

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2 w. ago Cement truck used to smuggle parboiled rice to Nigeria intercepted in Oyo, Osun

By Oluseye Ojo The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a Sino truck owned by one of the big players in the cement industry in Nigeria, which was used to smuggle 370 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50 kilogrammes each into the country. The Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Joseph Olugbuyi Adelaja, who disclosed […] The post Cement truck used to smuggle parboiled rice to Nigeria intercepted in Oyo, Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice

Tribune Online Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded a seizure of smuggled goods with a duty paid value of N468,706,602 million within the last 17 days, including a truck with a popular cement manufacturing company’s name loaded with bags of foreign rice. Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts cement truck loaded with bags of rice Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted at least 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations against smugglers along the Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, confirmed the seizures between March 7 and 14 in a statement issued […] The post Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes 13,800 litres of petrol, 71 foreign rice bags in Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has seized no fewer than 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations targeting smugglers along the Badagry creeks. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, who confirmed Read More

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2 w. ago Dangote Foundation To Spend N16bn On Bags Of Rice For 1m Nigerians

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, on Thursday. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, the chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, said the distribution of one million […]

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2 w. ago Dangote Foundation flags off N16bn national food intervention programme

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) on Thursday, commenced the distribution of the staple food as part of the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project estimated to cost N16 billion. Speaking during the flag-off of the nationwide distribution in Kano, chairman of […] The post Dangote Foundation flags off N16bn national food intervention programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Thursday launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Aliko Dangote said the distribution of one million bags of […] The post Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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