National Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC)
7 Aug
The Federal Government, recognising the fact that New Bussa, as a resettled town, has unique challenges despite the presence of several federal parastatals and military outfits in the area yet lacking basic amenities, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, commissioned a much-needed water project in New Bussa, Borgu local government area of Niger State, as a…
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The Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Kelvin Uwaibi on Thursday disclosed that the Edo State government is set to break new ground with a N300m partnership grant to empower over 3,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the State. Briefing newsmen in Benin, Uwaibi, said that empowerment, which is in collaboration with…
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Nigeria’s afrobeats stars, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, in the just concluded 2024 MTV Video Music Awards lose to Tyla. The music award night was held on the 11th of September 2024, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Burna Boy’s song, “City Boys,” was nominated for the VMAs award. Also, “Last Heartbreak Song”…
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The Federal Government has warned of an impending surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. Dr Jide Idris, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), gave the warning at a news conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Wednesday. Idris said that although the country had experienced a decline in cases…
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German authorities said Thursday they had banned an Islamic centre in Brandenburg, the state that surrounds Berlin, over its alleged links to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Searches were carried out at the Islamic Centre Fuerstenwalde al-Salam (IZF) and at homes in Brandenburg and Berlin on Thursday morning, the state interior ministry said. "The Islamic…
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The Federal government has commended the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for its vital contributions to promoting national unity, cohesion, and inclusiveness. It also announced the readiness to begin implementation of the National Values Charter in line with the President's commitment to fostering moral, ethical, and cultural reawakening by instilling the right values, attitudes, and perspectives…
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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has called for urgent support for victims affected by devastating flood in Maiduguri. The President of the NRCS, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga said this in a statement issued by the Coordinator, Communications and Advocacy of NRCS, Mr. Chima Nwankwo on Wednesday in Abuja. Adeaga appealed to Nigerians to respond promptly…
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Mr. Danladi Jatau, Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly has warned staff of the assembly against lateness to duties and acts of indiscipline. Jatau gave the warning, while addressing newsmen on staff attendance and punctuality on Wednesday in Lafia. He said that punctuality and discipline would ensure optimal productivity and overall development of the state.…
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of 38km and rehabilitation of 17km rural roads in Kirfi Local Government Area at the cost of N18 billion. The Governor who stated this while flagging off the ceremony of the projects at Bara Village emphasized the importance of rural infrastructure in driving development…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria witnessed a significant rise of 128 percent in cholera cases. NCDC said that Lagos state accounted for 60 percent of all cases, with Lagos Island being the most affected Local Government Area (LGA). The NCDC, via its official website, said that for…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has expressed worry over Nigeria's current youth unemployment rate which stands at approximately 42.5 percent. The Minister who made this observation while receiving stakeholders from various organisations during a youth skills stakeholder consultative dialogue held in her office in Abuja, noted that the staggering figure underscores…