Category: #Governance
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BENSON FACILITATES FEDERAL JOBS FOR 22 IKORODU YOUTHS, PROMISES MORE OPPORTUNITIES
In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment at the grassroots, a member of the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson, has facilitated federal employment for 22 young people from his constituency in Lagos State. The beneficiaries, drawn from Ikorodu Federal Constituency, were formally presented with their appointment letters on Thursday after what was described as…
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FG UNVEILS OIL PALM MASTERPLAN TO BOOST OUTPUT, LIFT MILLIONS FROM POVERTY
Nigeria is taking a big step to revive its once-dominant oil palm industry, with the Federal Government and stakeholders validating a new national strategy aimed at boosting production, cutting imports and creating jobs. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, described the plan as a comprehensive roadmap to…
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NSCDC FLOODS KWARA WITH 2,280 PERSONNEL FOR EASTER SECURITY
Massive security sweep as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ramps up deployment to keep Easter celebrations peaceful across Kwara. The Kwara State Command has mobilised 2,280 officers across all 16 LGAs to prevent any breakdown of law and order during the Easter festivities. According to State Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, operatives will maintain strong…
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FRSC PROMOTES 3 OFFICERS, TASKS THEM WITH BIGGER ROAD SAFETY MISSION
Three senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps just stepped into top leadership roles — and the message from headquarters is clear: the spotlight is now on their performance. Kehinde Ayuba, David Ekpekpe and Caleb Yerima have been elevated to the rank of Corps Commander across the Kwara Zonal Command. The promotion moves them…
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PROCUREMENT REFORMS KEY TO NIGERIA’S GROWTH — BPP BOSS
Nigeria could unlock trillions in savings and rebuild public trust — if procurement rules are followed strictly. The Bureau of Public Procurement is pushing for stricter compliance and major reforms to transform government spending into real national development. At a capacity-building event in Lagos, BPP Director-General Dr Adedokun Adebowale told procurement officers to lead by…
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POULTRY FARMERS PUT FG’S ‘MOORBETA’ CHICKEN ON TRIAL BEFORE FULL ADOPTION
Nigeria’s poultry farmers aren’t rushing into the new government-approved chicken breed—they want proof it can deliver profits first. The Lagos chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria says it will only embrace the Federal Government’s newly approved MoorBeta chicken breed if it proves to be highly productive and profitable. Chairman Mojeed Iyiola explained that while…
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ONDO BOOSTS FARMING DRIVE WITH 70 MOTORBIKES FOR EXTENSION AGENTS
Taking agriculture closer to the grassroots, Ondo is putting extension workers on wheels to reach farmers faster and grow food production. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rolled out 70 motorcycles to livestock extension officers under the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project to strengthen agricultural services across the state. Flagging off the distribution in…
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BISHOP BADEJO URGES END TO IMPUNITY AS NIGERIA MARKS EASTER
As Easter celebrations unfold, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo calls on leaders to prioritize lives over politics amid ongoing security crises. The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has condemned Nigeria’s worsening security situation, calling for decisive action against terrorists and kidnappers. In an interview with NAN in Ibadan, Badejo described the…
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NAIRA-FOR-CRUDE POLICY SHIELDS NIGERIA FROM GLOBAL FUEL CRISIS
While the Middle-East conflict sends oil prices soaring worldwide, Nigeria stays fuel-secure thanks to Tinubu’s local refining push. President Bola Tinubu’s naira-for-crude policy has bolstered Nigeria’s energy security amid the ongoing Middle-East crisis, a presidential aide has revealed. Temitope Ajayi, SSA on Media, highlighted how the initiative—allowing NNPC to sell crude to local refiners in…
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FG SET TO ENFORCE PRODUCER PAYS PRINCIPLE IN BEVERAGES SECTOR
Nigeria moves from voluntary compliance to mandatory enforcement as NESREA pushes circular economy and plastic waste reduction. The Federal Government will begin enforcing the Producer Pays Principle (PPP) in the beverages and packaging sector to promote circular economy and environmental sustainability. The announcement was made by Prof. Innocent Barikor, DG of NESREA, at a stakeholders’…
