42 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Lagos Govt To Revive $300bn Dead Assets In Nigeria

With trillions of Naira locked in dormant assets across Nigeria, Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa have collaborated to reinvigorate the nation’s economic potential in dead capital, which is estimated at $300 billion. The top government officials who spoke at the stakeholders’ workshop on the Nigeria […]

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44 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Consortium To Construct Speed Rail In Nigeria

The federal government, the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence the construction of a proposed Gas and 4000km high speed rail also known as bullet train in Nigeria. The federal government revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja when the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment […]

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3 d. ago Bokkos killings: Plateau govt, legislators vow action on insecurity

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Plateau State government and the House of Assembly have vowed to take decisive action to end the insecurity in Bokkos, especially in the Mushere chiefdom. This followed an SOS message by the Bokkos Cultural Development Forum (BCDF) Vanguard that their community would soon be taken over by terrorists who have […] The post Bokkos killings: Plateau govt, legislators vow action on insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago LASU staff unions reject govt offer, say strike must continue

• VC begs workers, varsity announces resumption date By Gabriel Dike   The Lagos State Government has agreed to pay 12 months out of the 23 months arrears of the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase owed workers of the Lagos State University (LASU).  The agreement to pay 12 months out of […] The post LASU staff unions reject govt offer, say strike must continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party

By Paul Orude, Bauchi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on all opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and work towards building a formidable political party that will defeat the ruling nAll Progressives Congress (APC)  and outlive current political actors. Obi made the call […] The post Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Nigerians Must Build Political Institutions, Not Just Win Elections” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to focus on building political parties that are more enduring and principled than the government itself. The 2023 Labour Party candidate made the call on Wednesday, at the launch of two books by veteran journalist Ike Abonyi: “The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy and Wadata Wonders”. He stressed that for […] The post “Nigerians Must Build Political Institutions, Not Just Win Elections” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago We Must Build Political Parties Bigger Than Gov’t in New Nigeria — Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has called for a radical shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing the need to build strong political institutions that are bigger than individuals or the government. Obi made the statement during the public presentation of two books – “The Bubbles of Nigeria’s […]

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7 d. ago We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi

Tribune Online We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi “We are working hard to build that new Nigeria where we are going to..." We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians to be dedicated to building political parties that are bigger than the government and law-abiding. Obi delivered this statement during the public presentation of two books, The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs […] The post We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection

Tribune Online Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection The transport unions banned from the tax collections are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Lekki Residents Drilling Boreholes Are Drinking Contaminated Water – Lagos Govt. Warns

The Permanent Secretary of the Office of Drainage Services in Lagos State, Mahmood Adegbite, has raised serious concerns over water safety in the Lekki axis, warning that residents who rely on boreholes may be consuming contaminated water. Speaking during a recent stakeholders’ meeting, posted on social media on Tuesday, Adegbite highlighted issues surrounding flooding, poor […] The post Lekki Residents Drilling Boreholes Are Drinking Contaminated Water – Lagos Govt. Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NPHCDA Cooperative accuses NAF of land encroachment, calls for govt’s intervention

The Cooperative Society of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has accused the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of encroaching on its allocated land in the Idu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite a subsisting court injunction. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, the Cooperative’s Chairman and NPHCDA Deputy Director, Emmanuel Odoh, said […] The post NPHCDA Cooperative accuses NAF of land encroachment, calls for govt’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago VeryDarkMan Leads Protest In Anambra Over Killing Of Fish Magnet CEO, Police, Govt Officials Join Walk

Nigerian social media activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, on Tuesday led a peaceful walk in Awka, Anambra State, to protest the recent killing of young businessman Martins Onyekere, CEO of Fish Magnet. The protest, aimed at drawing attention to insecurity in the state, began at Aroma Junction and moved to Ring Road Junction, where […] The post VeryDarkMan Leads Protest In Anambra Over Killing Of Fish Magnet CEO, Police, Govt Officials Join Walk appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Yobe govt to honour teens who won global English Language competition

Tribune Online Yobe govt to honour teens who won global English Language competition Nafisa and Rukayya, both from Yobe, are students of the Nigerian Tulip International College, who represented Nigeria at Yobe govt to honour teens who won global English Language competition Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu’s govt can’t solve all Nigeria’s problems even in 20 years — Wike

Tribune Online Tinubu’s govt can’t solve all Nigeria’s problems even in 20 years — Wike Wike made this remark on Monday during a media parley in Abuja, where he addressed journalists on the ongoing development efforts and public concerns about the absence... Tinubu’s govt can’t solve all Nigeria’s problems even in 20 years — Wike Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 76 oil wells: Supreme Court judgement final – Akwa Ibom govt

By John Ogunsemore The Akwa Ibom State Government said it has no interest in entertaining a political settlement with its Cross River counterpart on the 76 oil wells since the Supreme Court had already decided the matter. Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom, Elder Aniekan Umanah, made this known during an appearance on Arise TV […] The post 76 oil wells: Supreme Court judgement final – Akwa Ibom govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Expecting local govt autonomy from Nigeria’s Constitution unrealistic — Fashola

Tribune Online Expecting local govt autonomy from Nigeria’s Constitution unrealistic — Fashola Fashola argued that the constitutional framework guiding local councils inherently undermines their independence, particularly due to the role played by state governments and their legislative arms. Expecting local govt autonomy from Nigeria’s Constitution unrealistic — Fashola Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu Appoints Babangida’s Son, Others As Heads Of Govt Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was announced in a statement on Friday by Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his X page. Onanuga said that the President approved the appointment today, […] The post Tinubu Appoints Babangida’s Son, Others As Heads Of Govt Agencies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kanu’s Threat To Break Up Nigeria Not Mere Boasting, Federal Gov’t Insists In Court

The federal government has insisted that the alleged threat by the leader of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to break up the country and establish a Republic of Biafra was not an empty threat. The government told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the embattled IPOB leader made a broadcast on […]

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3 w. ago “Nigerians Happier, Enjoying Better Govt Than During PDP Era” — APC Chieftain

A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, George Agbakahi, has claimed that lives are becoming better and Nigerians are now enjoying good government than during the era of Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking on Thursday, while responding to some questions on Arise TV, Agbakahi noted that President Bola Tinubu has performed better for Nigeria than […] The post “Nigerians Happier, Enjoying Better Govt Than During PDP Era” — APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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