expansion
17 Jan
Niger State is poised to become a major agricultural powerhouse in Nigeria, thanks to a $25 million expansion strategy unveiled by the PJS Group for 2024. This ambitious plan builds upon the group's existing investments in the state, which have already significantly boosted the local economy and created numerous jobs. Governor Umaru Bago's Food Security…
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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…
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The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the top position with 29 points after…
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to boost its funding to address pressing capital project needs. The Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr Joseph Imalighwe, made this appeal on Sunday in Lagos. He also expressed excitement over the recertification of the International Civil Aviation…