Tag: #CommunityDevelopment
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CUPP PRAISES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE GAINS, CALLS FOR CONTINUED FOCUS ON CONNECTIVITY
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has officially commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the impressive progress made in road infrastructure nationwide. Mark Adebayo, CUPP National Spokesperson, shared this in Abuja after an independent inspection tour that included the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road and other key projects. The CUPP steering committee, which traveled across major zones…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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SOLAR-POWERED MOBILE “BREAD BOX” BAKERY LAUNCHED TO CREATE JOBS AND BOOST COMMUNITIES
Engineer and entrepreneur Mr. Henry Dakpokpo has unveiled the innovative “Bread Box” mobile bakery in Abuja’s Apo area—a solar-powered, containerized bakery designed to tackle unemployment and make affordable bread accessible nationwide. Speaking to NAN, Dakpokpo explained that high rent and logistics costs often make bread expensive, so the solar-powered movable bakery cuts costs while providing…
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CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE HIGH PRAISE AS CCD MARKS 65 YEARS OF PROMOTING INCLUSION AND EMPOWERMENT
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), Nigeria’s leading NGO advocating for the rights and integration of persons with disabilities, recently earned widespread commendation during its “Beneficiary Experience Sharing Forum” in Umuahia, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Ford Foundation West Africa Office. Beneficiaries and stakeholders lauded CCD’s impactful projects across the South-East, which have…
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AMAC CHAIRMAN ORDERS IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF RADIO AND TV TAX ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSES
In response to residents’ outcry, AMAC Chairman Christopher Maikalangu has ordered the immediate suspension of the radio and television tax on residential houses within the council area. The move came after feedback showed the new levy was causing widespread dissatisfaction among homeowners. The tax, initially meant to fund developmental projects and improve community facilities, will…
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ABAKALIKI LGA CHAIRMAN MAKES NIN MANDATORY FOR APARTMENT RENTAL TO BOOST SECURITY
Stephen Nwogha, Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government, has introduced the National Identification Number (NIN) and other data as requirements for renting apartments to curb crime. Speaking on his two-year tenure, Nwogha highlighted collaboration with police and army to enhance security. He also touted progress in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment training over 1,000…
