Tag: #GrassrootsDevelopment
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ORILE-AGEGE EMPOWERS WASTE OPERATORS WITH N96M LOAN TO CLEAN UP COUNCIL
Orile-Agege LCDA is taking waste management to the next level, giving PSP operators the financial boost to keep the council clean. The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area has disbursed N96 million in soft loans to eight Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, giving each N12 million to strengthen waste collection and sanitation services. Executive Chairman Mr.…
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EDO LAWMAKER PRAISES OKPEBHOLO’S PUSH FOR GRASSROOTS INFRASTRUCTURE
Distribution of construction vehicles to councils seen as a game-changer for local development. A member of the House of Representatives, Anamero Dekeri, has applauded the Edo State Government for what he described as a strong commitment to grassroots infrastructure development. Dekeri, who represents Etsako Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), commended Governor Monday…
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HFN KICKS OFF ‘TRAIN THE TRAINER’ COACHING CLINIC IN SOUTHWEST
Handball development in the Southwest just got a major boost as the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) begins a four-day coaching clinic tagged “Train the Trainer.” The programme, which started Monday at Rowe Park Sports Centre, brings together coaches from all six Southwest states, with three sponsored by each state and others joining from academies…
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HOLD GOVERNORS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT — INSTITUTE
Think tank says real development happens at state and local levels, not just in Abuja. The The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state governors and local government chairmen, stressing that the Federal Government has constitutional limits when it comes to grassroots development. Speaking in Abuja, Director-General Lanre Adebayo said governance is…
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SOUTH EAST TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS: IMO AND ABIA TOP MEDAL TABLES WITH YOUNG TALENT SHINING
The 2025 South East Taekwondo Championships held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, showcased outstanding performances with Imo State leading the medal standings, followed by Abia. Coordinated by Olympic medalist Chika Chukwumerije, the event featured 74 athletes from Imo, Abia, Enugu, and Ebonyi states battling for top honors. Imo dominated with 41 medals—13 gold, 15 silver,…
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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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KATSINA AIMS TO BOOST REVENUE TO N140 BILLION BY 2026
Katsina State is setting its sights on increasing its internally generated revenue (IGR) to about N140 billion by 2026, according to the state government. Speaking at the launch of the ‘State of States 2025 Report’ by BudgIT in Abuja, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Malik Anas, shared the ambitious plan. Anas revealed that…
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NIGERIA HOCKEY FEDERATION PRESIDENT SIMON NKOM RE-ELECTED UNOPPOSED
Simon Nkom, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), has been re-elected unopposed for another four-year term during the recent NHF presidential poll held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nkom, also a newly elected board member of the African Hockey Federation, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their support, calling the…
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NIGERIA’S HOCKEY TEAMS RETURN HOME WITH BRONZE AND STRONG SPIRIT FROM AFRICAN CUP
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned from the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with pride and promise. The men clinched a bronze medal after defeating Kenya 3-1, marking their best performance in recent years, while the women gave a resilient display, narrowly missing the podium this time. James Samaila led the…
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ENUGU BUZZES AS GOV PETER MBAH SET TO JOIN APC WITH TOP PARTY LEADERS
The capital city of Enugu is buzzing with excitement as Governor Peter Mbah and his political appointees prepare to officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. Senior Special Assistant Uche Anichukwu announced that high-profile leaders including Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, Senate President Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas will welcome…
