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The Senate Committee on Oil and Gas Host Community has raised an alarm on the devastating impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta region, calling for immediate action to address the environmental disaster. The committee observed that the Niger Delta, which accounts for approximately 90 per cent of Nigeria’s exports and 75 per cent…

A group, the Edo Unity League, on Monday, appealed to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, to intervene in the leadership crisis rocking the Nigerian Institute for Palm Research (NIFOR) to avoid any impasse in the agribusiness sector. The Coordinator-General of Edo Unity League, Prof. Akenuwa Obarogie, stated this in a…

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James as co-hosts for its 18th edition, scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Great and the Daring,” promises an evening honouring young achievers who’ve made impactful strides across Africa. Tunde…

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. This follows their confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, where each nominee was individually screened and approved. The ministers took their oaths of office in two groups—four in the first batch and three in the…

In a bid to cushion the impact of recent economic shifts on Kwara State’s workforce, Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has approved a financial bonus for all civil servants and local government workers. This bonus, equivalent to the monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) deduction, will be paid out over the next three months, providing critical support as workers adjust…