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COP 28: FG delegation are in Dubai for serious business, not a jamboree, Says Minister
From Victor Osula, Abuja Following the public conversation on the number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit …
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Conference in Honour of Dr. Segun Osoba, Kicks off December 18 & 19, 2023,
By Akanmu G. Adebayo Dr Osoba In two weeks, on December 18 & 19 to be exact, all roads lead …
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Gov Soludo’s Palliatives Are in Excess of 5bn Naira, Says Commissioner Paul Nwosu
Anambra State Commissioner of Information, Paul Nwosu has said it’s very important to clarify that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has …
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BUA Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu declines nomination as Member, APC standing Committee on Finance
Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Rabiu has declined nomination by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, as member of …
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Obaseki Sends Shaibu Birthday Greetings
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has taken a brief break from the ongoing succession battle between him and his …
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Former Minister, Solomon Dalung Mourns Mother
From Yakubu Busari,Jos Dalung with sick mother before she passed away. Former Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Selcap …
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Business
“ Budget Preparation Now Exclusive Preserve of The People”, Says Gov. Bello
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Bello Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has declared that henceforth budget preparation would now be exclusive preserve of the people He said that the era when the preparation of the State budget remains in the hands of Ministries, Departments and Agencies is gone. The Governor made the declaration while speaking during the stakeholders town hall meeting held in Lokoja, on Tuesday. The Governor also gave an assurance that government would henceforth accord priority to stakeholders brainstorming on budget preparation. Gov. Bello who was represented by the Commissioner For Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, expressed satisfaction that the State has over the years made progress in the budgeting process. He added that the …
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Nigeria’s Blue Economy Direction Hits Global Stage
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA (right) and Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON during the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly. R-L: Alternate Permanent Representative to the IMO, Abdul Dirisu; Director, Maritime Safety & Security, Babatunde Bombata; Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR and Deputy Director, London office, William Bwala during the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly in London. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh arrived London as part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) General Assembly. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who is leading Nigeria’s delegation will announce Nigeria’s Blue Economy direction to a …
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Performance Monitoring: NIMASA DG Signs Bond for 2023-2027 With Ministry
…You have no choice but to perform – Oyetola …We will not fail – Jamoh L-R: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR signing the Performance Bond for 2023-2027 while the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, looks on during the Performance Bond signing in Lagos. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR, On Thursday signed a performance bond for Ministerial Deliverables from 2023-2027 with the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who personally supervised the NIMASA Bond signing ceremony at the Ministerial retreat in Lagos, urged the Management of the Agency to key into …
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Nat Agric Body Adjudges Dangote Group as major contributor to Agric Development
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The National Agricultural Foundation of Nigeria (NAFN) has adjudged the Dangote Group as one of the major contributors to the development of agricultural sector in the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2023 National Agricultural Show, the National Coordinator of the NAFN, Dr Samuel Negedu, described the Dangote Group as a colossus and the backbone of the country’s agricultural sector. He said the company is building rice mills that will greatly support the Nigerian government in its drive towards achieving food security in the country. He thanked the company and Alhaji Aliko Dangote for building what he described as the largest fertilizer plant in Africa. “The Dangote Group is also the major sponsor of …
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NIMASA: Egina Crude Oil Spill Under Monitoring
Dr Bashir Jamoh, DG, NIMASA The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA said it is closely monitoring the Crude oil spill incident which took place during loading operations in Egina on 15th November 2023 at about 6:30am. Assistant Director, Public Relations at NIMASA, Edward Osagie said the agency is working closely with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency NOSDRA, and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC from the Crisis Management Room CMR, where the spill is being monitored real time using oil spill monitoring software from the Emergency Response Center. He said, “Though the volume of spill is not yet confirmed, Total Energies is providing aerial surveillance, dispersant application, while further mobilization is being considered. The Oil Spill …
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Kogi Gov Tribunal: SDP, Muri Ajaka yet to file petition- Group Alleges
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja A group of lawyers in Kogi state , under the aegis of United Front For Democracy …
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Int’ Day For PWD’s: Create Accessible, Inclusive Technology For All, Says JONAPWD
By Chinwendu Uzoatu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has stated the need for breaking down barriers …
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APC Alleges Plan By Gov Diri to Frame Up Sylva at EFCC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State chapter, Monday announced that it had uncovered a plot by the state governor, …
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Nollywood Portrayal of ‘Babalawo’ Is Very Wrong, Says Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon
Chief Ifayemi Elebuino, world famous Ifa Priest, writer, poet, author and linguist, has knocked Nollywood for portraying ‘babalawo’ as fetish …
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BUA Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu declines nomination as Member, APC standing Committee on Finance
Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Rabiu has declined nomination by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, as member of …
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US Congressman Expelled for Fraud in Historic Voting
The US House of Representatives has expelled congressman George Santos, following a damning ethics report and dozens of criminal charges …
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Organic Intellectuals, By Prof Toyin Falola
There is a high number of intellectuals based outside of the university system. The Yoruba have produced many of them …
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Anambra Student Wins Best WAEC Student Award for Visually impaired Candidates
Miss Precious Mbajiorgu Anambra State has continued with its winning streak in educational competitiveness, as one of its indigenes has …
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APC Calls for Arrest of Muritala Over Allege Attack On REC’s Residence
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Police, Department of …
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Confusion in Enugu over Appeal Court’s Judgment
Who is the person declared winner of the Court of Appeal judgment on the conduct of the Enugu State House …
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