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
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
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
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…
27 Jan
The Global Environment Facility's Small Grant Program (GEF-SGP) has provided $50,000 grants to the Shea Integrated Global Foundation for the conservation of Shea trees in Nasarawa state. The project aimed at conserving at least 10km of wild shea parkland in Arikya community in the state would in the long run tackle climate change challenge, boost…
10 Jan
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has extended the distribution of agricultural assets and vital farm input to farmers in the Tsafe Local Government Area. A statement on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that gesture gesture is part of the ongoing COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus distribution program sponsored by FADAMA…
4 Jan
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has described development of rural infrastructure as critical to his administration's commitment to improved agricultural production. According to him, “my administration plans to construct 70 kilometres of feeder roads and build 40 new markets which will comprise 4,000 shops.” Lawal who spoke on Thursday at Gidan Gona, Shinkafi Local Government…
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The Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned till January 30, 2025, to hear two applications in a N1.35 billion charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against a defendant, Mr. Olalekan Abdul. The applications were filed by the nominal complainant, through its counsel, Chukwuma Machukwu Ume (SAN). Ume informed the…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has taken steps to boost agriculture in communities across Rivers State and ensure food security. The governor acknowledged Etche land, in Etche Local Government Area of the state, as the high-status food basket of the state, declaring that his administration will activate agricultural activities in the area to fight hunger…
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Founder of the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has described as discouraging and embarrassing the continued refusal by the Federal Government to issue a free trade certificate to his university. Babalola raised the concern on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti while hosting delegates from the China-Nigeria Consortium on Industry and Education, at the ABUAD-China…
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Governor Umaru Bago has announced that his administration is aligned with the AGILE initiative to ensure the education of the girl child. He revealed that Niger State will launch a 10-year programme offering scholarships to 1,000 female students annually to pursue courses in nursing, medicine, and other medical-related fields. Bago made the announcement at a…
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Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has directed the Ministry of Education, especially school farms, to collaborate with HarvestPlus Nigeria to produce macronutrient-fortified crops for school children. Bago made the directive while declaring open the 10th Nutritious Food Fair in Minna, an event focused on promoting nutritious food and public health. He also proposed…
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The Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of a bill to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies in Naka, Benue State, aimed at addressing unemployment through skills acquisition and technical education. Presenting the bill, Senator Titus Zam (APC-Benue) stressed the urgent need to equip Nigeria’s youth with practical skills to combat…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured that the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that the regional body is poised to deploy wisdom and diplomacy to make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of Germany, Frank–Walter…
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A grand plan is underway by staunch loyalists, associates, and friends of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, to shut down Rivers State, particularly Port Harcourt, the capital city, in celebration of his birthday. The move is aimed at making a strong statement on Wike's indisputable political leadership in Rivers…
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The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately release funds for the completion of the long-overdue reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road. The lawmakers stressed that the current dry season provides an ideal window for expedited work on the road, which has been in a state of disrepair for over three decades.…
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A girls' rights group, Plan International Nigeria, has raised concerns over recent statistics indicating that 13 million Nigerian students face one form of violence or another in schools. A breakdown reveals that 7 million girls and 6 million boys experience violence from either their teachers or classmates while in school. The group expressed fears that…