Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sought further intervention from the Federal Government, to enable the state generate 50 megawatts of power, from Farin Ruwa, in Wamba Local Government Area. Engineer Sule sought the assistance of the Federal Government, at the flagging-off ceremony for the completion work, on the...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that Nigeria's economy would be sustainable if attention is shifted from oil to the non oil sector. He said the nation could achieve this by diversifying into mineral resources, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology. Speaking at the 6th Senator Abiola Ajimobi Roundtable and...
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has directed the immediate prosecution of offenders of the Federal Government’s ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria. This was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice...
To ensure that the state has a sufficient supply of water, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri signed a policy on Thursday that addressed harmonized water resources and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other development partners worked with the State Ministry of Water...
The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has disclosed its plans to support infrastructural development in Ogun State with an envelope of $200m. The fund, according to the bank, will be dedicated towards projects and other developmental initiatives embarked upon by the incumbent administration in the state. The President and Chairman of the...
In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive...
The Nasarawa State government and ABS Blueprint Limited, a cutting edge firm providing solutions to modern day industry needs, have signed a joint venture agreement, for the establishment of the Nasarawa Technology Village, in Aso-Pada, Karu Local Government Area. The agreement, estimated at N22bn, was signed during a ceremony at...
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, emphasized the pivotal role of peace and security in fostering rapid socio-economic development within a society. Speaking in Koton Karfe during the official presentation of the Staff of Office to the new Ohimege-Igu, His Royal Majesty Seidu Akawu Salihu, Governor Bello underscored the...
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum has on Monday presided over the swearing in of a new Commissioner into the State Executive Council. Also sworn are the three members of the State Judicial Council. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of Borno, Justice Kashim...
to face trial for public fund looting in Ilorin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. It is in connection with an alleged diversion of over N10billion. Ahmed yesterday honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation at the Ilorin zonal office following which...