Ajaokuta
2 Nov
The House of Representative member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, has empowered hundreds of his constituents with entrepreneurial skills. The empowerment programme covered a range of skills, including ICT/software applications, solar panel installations, and the use of agro products in farming. According to the lawmaker, the initiative was aimed at equipping participants…
3 Oct
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Thursday, lauded the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGI) launched its pilot Conversion Incentive Programme and the handover of CNG buses to transporters in Kogi State. Audu stated this in his address during the inaugural launch…
25 Sep
The Coalition of the Workers Union of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, in Kogi State, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The unions particularly lauded the President and the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaibu Abubakar Audu, for engaging with the original developers of the…
26 Apr
The Nigerian Government is in talks with a Russian consortium to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). President Bola Tinubu's aide on media, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement. "Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has engaged a consortium led by the original developers of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited…
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It is received wisdom that supportive, high-quality friends in good places are important in human relationships and in advancing personal and group progress. It is also the case in strengthening relationships among nations. Since his assumption of office, President Bola Tinubu has activated the friendship he has built over time in his quest for Nigeria’s…
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There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring…
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HELLO, Mr President. My enlightenment on how to build strong institutions continues this morning. In terms of institutional violations, the Buhari administration imposed its brand of anti-politics that undermined the secular and traditional institutions of the state. He established a neo-patrimonial network of quislings. Notably, key federal appointments, both in the security and state bureaucracy,…
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SIR: The first Think Aloud event in Ogun State will take place at the end of the month. Think Aloud project promotes critical and creative thinking in schools and society. The national policy on education anticipates such an initiative because one of the objectives of primary education in Nigeria is to encourage scientific, reflective, and…
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The persistent failure of government at all levels to heed admonition from well-meaning Nigerians on the need for prudence in the public sector is disappointing. This is particularly so against yearnings for development in the face of diminishing purchasing power of both governments and individuals. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Chairman, Dr.…
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Former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has tasked River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to remain dedicated to the obligations of governance without being distracted, saying that his current political experience is turning him into a better leader. Speaking at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art and Culture Exhibition held at Nihi Community in…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has claimed that the controversial tax reform bills' implementation would disproportionately benefit Lagos State while economically disadvantage other regions. Zulum cautioned that the bills, if passed into law, could exacerbate existing economic inequalities across Nigeria. "Only Lagos will benefit from this scheme. But what we are telling them is to…
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Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have made a significant impact on illegal oil
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The Management of Port Harcourt Refining Company of Nigeria has attributed the slow pace of loading petroleum products at the facility to
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Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, were named 'Athletes of the Year' by World Athletics in Monaco on Sunday. Hassan, who also won the out-of-stadium award, was rewarded for her incredible performance in the French capital which stretched beyond the marathon and…