rural development
26 Oct
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to leverage the newly elected local government chairmen to drive rural development and reduce youth unemployment across the state. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Chiranchi Ward in Kano Municipal, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the potential impact of having elected representatives in all 44 local…
15 Oct
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, held his first formal meeting with the newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen on Monday, 7th October 2024, at the Executive Council chambers in Uyo. During the meeting, the Governor emphasised the importance of unity and collaborative leadership as the chairpersons assume their respective roles. A notable highlight…
9 Oct
Senator Yunus Akintunde, who represents Oyo Central Senatorial District, has highlighted the need for a more balanced approach to energy distribution between urban and rural areas to foster Nigeria’s overall development. Speaking at the second edition of the Prof Nyaudoh U. Ndaeyo Public Lecture at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the lawmaker and…
29 Aug
In a bold step towards infrastructural development, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially launched the construction of 11.65 kilometres of road linking the towns of Rawayya, Furfuri, and Kurya Madaro in Bungudu and Kauran Namoda Local Government Areas. This project underscores the Governor's commitment to improving transportation networks across the state, aiming to better…
10 Jun 2024
The achievements of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq call for celebration as the administration hits five years, according to a formidable political platform in Kwara South. Aaro Meta Kwara South, a group created in 2016 to unite the three sub-ethnic blocs in Kwara South for a new political direction, issued a statement praising the Governor for his…
23 May 2024
Akwa Ibom, blessed with crude oil, gas deposits, agricultural, other natural and human resources; a scenic, beautiful and climatically-favourable landscape; alluring, magical and magnetic destinations; fascinating and exciting people, with a rich variety of nutritionally-rich cuisines is one of the luckiest states in Nigeria. Why? At this time in the history of Nigeria where the…
6 Feb 2024
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State launched a multifaceted development project in Bukkuyum on Tuesday, aiming to improve infrastructure, healthcare access, and boost the local agricultural sector. This initiative marks a significant step towards delivering essential services and empowering the community. The project features the construction of a 19.2km road connecting Mallamawa, Zarummai, Bukkuyum, and…
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As part of efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), the Federal Government on Wednesday said it has introduced the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework to create a more favourable and business-friendly environment. With $750 million in World Bank support, the State Action Plans for Enabling Business Reforms Programme will improve state-level business environments for…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday donated essential mobility and assistive devices to more than 180 persons with disabilities across all local government areas of Edo State. The donated items included wheelchairs, walking frames, braille books, hearing aids, and walking canes for the visually impaired. The initiative, aimed at improving the quality of…
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The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has emphasized that the police do not aid land grabbing but enforce legitimate court orders. The clarification was made at a two-day capacity training on police reform titled "Citizen's engagement on police reform in Nigeria, South-South," organized by the CLEEN Foundation in Port Harcourt Rivers State. Represented by…
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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has formally decorated the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as a patron in recognition of his leadership. The investiture ceremony, which took place at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Rayfield, was conducted by the NIPR President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku,…
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Edo State Development and Building Control Agency on, Wednesday, sealed up a building following a gas explosion that caused a partial collapse. The building is located in the suburb of the University of Benin at Ekosodin quarter in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The Guardian gathered that three rooms in the…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC), on Wednesday, partnered with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with a pledge to support sports development across the country. As part of efforts to revitalize sports, engage youths in productive activities, and strengthen Nigeria's global sports presence, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, also sought the NSC's support to host…
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The Oyo State Government, the Vice Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan; the founder of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Network (RAIN), Dr. Olusola Ayoola, and other experts have called on students and lecturers to embrace Artificial Intelligence [AI] and its benefits, describing AI as the future of education. They…
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The pain and headaches that comes when your phone gets hacked is truamatising. And now, scammers have devices many ways to hack into phones and steal useful information, among other things. Protecting your smartphone from hackers is essential to safeguard your personal information and maintain your privacy. See how you can stop hackers from gaining…
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Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said a staggering 1.4 million Nigerians are trapped in modern slavery. Speaking as a special guest speaker at the 2025 annual academic summit at the University of Abuja on Wednesday, the minister lamented that most victims of modern slavery are women and girls. Citing the Global Slavery Index…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region. According to him, the chain of events that has disrupted the stability of the region in the past 15 years demands that power must be wielded responsibly to guarantee the…