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2 Oct
The Budget Office of the Federation has urged ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to align their budget proposals with national priorities, while stressing the need for fiscal responsibility
31 Jul
Nigeria is currently battling with an annual funding deficit of $200 million for immunisation. The Director General of the Budget Office, Dr. Tanimu Yakubu, revealed this at the Multi-Stakeholders Technical Workshop for the Optimisation of Immunisation Financing in Nigeria, organised by the Vaccine Network for Disease Control in partnership with GAVI and the Global Health…
14 Jun
The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has hailed the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation by President Bola Tinubu. Yakubu was Chief Economic Adviser to President Umaru Yar’Adua from 2007 to 2010. Ugochinyere in a…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has expressed his condolences over the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Let.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja to President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces and the deceased family. The governor’s Special Adviser, Media, Dauda IIiya, in a statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, quoted Zulum as describing the death of Lagbaja…
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The self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafran Republic in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to recognise Biafran's bid for independence following his re-election victory. Ekpa, in a tweet on Wednesday, congratulated Trump and expressed hope that the United States would back Biafra's push for self-determination. Ekpa said it is his "fervent…
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The Oyo State Government has approved over N15 billion for the rehabilitation and asphaltic improvement of some inner roads in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ibadan while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 12th State Executive Council meeting. According to Sangodoyin, the Council…
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Nigerian telecommunications provider Globacom has announced the appointment of Ahmad Farroukh as its new Chief Executive Office. Globacom said Farroukh's appointment is aimed at strengthening the company’s corporate governance and operational performance. These performances, according to Globacom, will align with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent drive for improved governance standards within the telecom industry.…
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Dangote Refinery has commenced fuel shipments, with Vitol Group, Trafigura Group, and BP leading as primary buyers as brokering a deal with Nigerian marketers drags on. Since ramping up operations in mid-2024, the refinery has processed around 650,000 barrels per day, with October showing an average daily shipment rate of 35,000 tons. Data by Precise…
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Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for those in the Oyo State workforce, an official said on Wednesday in Ibadan. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement that the technical committee set up by the state government recommended N80,000 as minimum wage. “The…
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Cracked heels can be more than just a cosmetic issue. They can cause discomfort, pain, and even infections if left untreated. During colder months, the combination of dry air, low humidity, and chilly temperatures can dry out your skin, making your feet prone to cracking. If you're tired of hiding your heels in closed shoes…
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The Federal Government has secured a $4 billion investment from Jindal Group to develop a 10 million metric tonnes steel plant and 650MW power facility in Akwa Ibom State. The office of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, announced that the minister had obtained a commitment from Jindal Group to offtake approximately…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to develop FCT’s arts, culture and tourism potential. Wike made the promise at the opening of the 2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in Abuja on Wednesday. The Minister, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Mr…
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The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has decried incessant loss of lives to the lingering interstate boundary dispute between Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, expressed the concern during stakeholders’ meeting to resolve the dispute in Abuja on Wednesday. Adaji said with regret, the valuable lives that had been…