Tag: #Development
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SOLUDO APPOINTS PIONEER CEO FOR ANAMBRA INVESTMENT DRIVE
Anambra is making a bold economic move—new investment corporation, new CEO, big expectations. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), signaling a fresh push to attract investors and fund major projects. Okonkwo, a finance lawyer with over 16 years’ experience,…
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NIGERIA PUSHES $2.3TR INFRASTRUCTURE FIX, COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS AT IMF/WORLD BANK TALKS
From power lines to highways, Nigeria is shopping big on infrastructure — and the bill is running into trillions. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to close its massive infrastructure gap, estimated at $2.3 trillion between 2020 and 2043. Director-General Jobson Ewalefoh disclosed this in Washington D.C. during the IMF/World…
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EDO IRS WARNS TAXPAYERS: FILE RETURNS BEFORE MARCH 31 OR FACE PENALTIES
Edo State revenue agency says tax compliance is compulsory as deadline approaches. The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has urged residents to file their annual tax returns on or before March 31, warning that defaulters will face penalties. In a statement issued in Benin, Executive Chairman John Odior stressed that tax filing is a…
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EBONYI GOVT DENIES USING CONTRACTS TO ‘EQUIP STAKEHOLDERS’, INSISTS ON MERIT-BASED AWARDS
The Ebonyi State Government has pushed back on claims that public contracts are being used as political rewards, insisting due process remains the rule. The Ebonyi State Government says contract awards are not being used to “empower stakeholders,” but are strictly guided by merit and due process. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe,…
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NDARANI DECLARES FOR NIGER SOUTH SENATE, PROMISES PEOPLE-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has entered the 2027 senatorial race, pledging a grassroots-driven agenda centred on jobs, infrastructure, and better living standards for Niger South. Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has officially declared his intention to contest the Niger South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the…
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ADAMAWA WORKS COMMISSIONER RETURNS “HOME,” PROMISES RESULTS
Freshly sworn in and already hitting the ground running, Adamawa’s new Works Commissioner says it’s time to deliver. Speaking in Yola shortly after taking the oath of office, Muhammed Suleiman pledged full commitment to driving infrastructure development, thanking Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for the trust placed in him. For Suleiman, the appointment is more than just…
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OGUN @50: ABIODUN HAILS TINUBU FOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Governor credits presidential backing for the state’s rapid growth and infrastructure boom. At Ogun State’s 50th anniversary banquet, Governor Dapo Abiodun praised President Bola Tinubu for consistently approving development initiatives, saying his support has propelled the state’s rise to prominence. “I thank Mr. President for making me not just a superstar, but a rockstar,” Abiodun…
