. Yusuf Asamah Kadiri
19 Sep
The people of Edo State aside from grappling with the current debilitating economic challenges, including hyperinflation and insecurity, are now faced with a monumental decision of electing the next governor of the state come September 21, 2024. There is no denying the fact that the state and its residents have being sojourners in economic and…
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The Federal Government yesterday said the country would aggressively pursue deployment of renewable energy as the Lambata community in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State got electrified by a 990kWp solar hybrid mini-grid. The project, worth €9.3 million, was funded by the European Union (EU) and co-financed by the German government with collaboration with…
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The Federal Government has explained that its decision to launch the Child Nutrition Fund was to curb malnutrition in children in the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, who disclosed this, also reiterated the federal government’s commitment towards achieving a healthy society for children to ensure that they achieve enviable heights…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS) from ₦890 to ₦825. Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations and Branding Communications at Dangote Group, announced the reduction in a statement on Wednesday. According to the refinery, MRS Holdings stations, its retail partner, will sell for ₦860 per litre in Lagos,…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, received the report of the Committee on the Management/Disbursement of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate. Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, who also doubles as the chairman of the relief…
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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Wednesday raised the alarm over threats to her life and that of the agency's staff, calling on the authorities to protect the operatives who daily navigate a great deal of hazards while carrying out their assigned…
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The EU's powerful competition regulator on Wednesday gave the green light for a $2.3 billion takeover of US optical semiconductors company Infinera by Finland's Nokia. The telecoms firm announced the acquisition in June last year. "The European Commission has approved unconditionally... the proposed acquisition," it said, after concluding "the transaction would raise no competition concerns".…
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In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has emphasized the critical role of security agency collaboration in leveraging INTERPOL’s tools to foster peace and stability across the country. Speaking at a high-level workshop on the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Internal…
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The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has provided at least a $100 billion loan facility for the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing Project countrywide, its Managing Director, Shehu Osidi, has disclosed. Osidi stated this while giving his one-year scorecard of the Bank in Abuja, saying that, in addition, they have provided direct funding…
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Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous. China deployed 32 aircraft near Taiwan as part of a joint combat drill with Chinese warships and announced "live-fire exercises" in an area about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometres) off…
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Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has strongly rebuked Senator Monday Okpebholo over his recent allegations on TVC News’ Journalist Hangout. Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, had claimed that Ighodalo and his team “are mopping up money to go and bribe tribunal people,” a statement…