Residents of the Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate in Ipaja have called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Federal Ministry of Works to intervene in a land dispute concerning the Water Tank Land in their area. The land, which spans over two plots and houses a water tank facility initiated during the tenure of …
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Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, has announced that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is training 1,467 personnel within and outside the country. This move is in tandem with acquiring new platforms to bolster air combat capabilities. The NAF’s strides in domestic manufacturing, driven by research and development, aim to cater to …
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The Federal Government has unveiled its strategy to boost the barge movement of containers from Onne Port and other Eastern ports towards the hinterlands. This revelation came from Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation/ Marine and Blue Economy, during her evaluation visit to the Onne port in Rivers State, …
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Ekiti State’s Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has taken a proactive step by reestablishing the state’s Farmers/Herders Peace Committee. This move aims to reduce confrontations between farmers and herders, promoting increased productivity. During the committee’s launch, which is led by the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), Oyebanji stated his confidence in …
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Yusuf Gagdi, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has labelled the recent verdict by the Plateau State Governorship Election Tribunal as a fleeting obstacle in the grand scheme of politics. Serving as the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, Gagdi expressed that this decision is merely a segment of the …
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Delta State’s Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. He emphasises the importance of working with state governments to ensure the Niger Delta region benefits from top-tier projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This sentiment was shared during a meeting with the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, in …
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The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on the Federal Government to establish a conducive environment for repatriating all involuntary exiles victims of previous stringent regimes. This includes notable figures such as Professor Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Igboho, who faced harassment for championing the rights of their Yoruba kinsmen. The council’s appeal was …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the privileged position of lawmakers in Nigeria, urging them to utilise their roles for the nation’s betterment. Addressing the National Assembly leadership during a retreat in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Shettima remarked: “We are the luckiest among Nigerians; we are not better than our next-door neighbour.” He shared an …
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PalmPay, a leading financial technology platform, has emphasised the need for strategic collaborations within the financial sector to enhance inclusion. This call was made during the 2023 annual conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria. The event, themed ‘Strengthening Digital Infrastructure for an Efficient Innovative Payment System in Nigeria,’ took place in Lagos. Foluso …
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is progressing with plans to introduce Computer Based Test (CBT) for its examinations. Mr Patrick Areghan, the Head of National Office, disclosed this in a recent interview in Lagos. He mentioned that the council has already initiated steps towards CBT examination, especially for objective questions. However, challenges remain, such …
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