Zamfara Governor
19 Sep
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Borno State following the devastating floods that ravaged Maiduguri. In a demonstration of solidarity, Governor Lawal has donated ₦100 million to support relief efforts for the affected communities. The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, led a delegation…
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Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lauded the efforts of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for his commitment to urban renewal projects that have transformed the state within just nine months. Umahi made the commendation during a working visit to Zamfara on Friday, where he inspected ongoing federal road projects. He highlighted the Governor's…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase. The price increase is set to take effect on March 1, 2025. According to the Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, in exercising its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC directed the…
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The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Dr. Abdul Jimoh, has approved a N20,000 monthly salary increment for part-time staff of the school. The rector, who stated that the gesture is a landmark move to enhance staff welfare, said the development takes immediate effect, starting from the next payment. The “transformative gesture,” confirmed in a…