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FG recovers over N83bn, $609 million through whistleblowing policy
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced that a total of N83 billion and $609 million have been recovered between 2017 and 2023 through its robust whistleblowing policy and enhanced legal framework. Since the beginning of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the government has made significant strides in bolstering the effectiveness of the whistleblowing policy. A draft bill has been…
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Lagos to commence second phase of Ounje Eko on Sunday
… extends gesture to educational institutions The Lagos State government will commence Phase II of the Food Discount Markets, known as “Ounje Eko,” on Sunday, September 1, 2024. According to the government, this initiative aims to ensure sustainable and affordable food availability, allowing Lagos residents to purchase food items at lower prices. The first phase of the Ounje Eko Market…
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‘We will meet our food security target despite the losses,’ says Minister of Agriculture
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his sympathy to thousands of farmers across Nigeria whose farmlands have been destroyed by recent floods. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the floods have damaged thousands of hectares of farmland and displaced over 40,000 people across the country. Kyari described the situation as…
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Information Minister advocates stronger ties with BBC for better informed society
During a working visit to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) headquarters in London, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the BBC World Service to foster a more informed society. Idris’s visit was part of a broader initiative by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to…
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Lagos reaffirms commitment to business-friendly environment at LCCI Conference
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for both local and international businesses in Lagos. Speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed “Invest Nigeria,” held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the ongoing efforts of the Lagos State…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu to meet top Chinese CEOs, seeks economic recovery
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming trip to the People’s Republic of China, scheduled for September, is expected to include meetings with selected chief executive officers of 10 major Chinese corporations with assets worth over $3 trillion across multiple sectors of the economy, the presidency has said. Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters at…
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Ex-Lawmaker repays FG’s Student Loan with N3.19 million
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that Hon. Lanre Laoshe, a former beneficiary of the Federal Government Student Loan Scheme, has repaid his N1,200 loan with a sum of N3,189,217.00. This repayment marks a significant act of goodwill from Hon. Laoshe, a distinguished former member of the House of Representatives and former Deputy Whip, who expressed his gratitude…
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Osun at 33: Adeleke calls for collaboration towards state’s development
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for a collective effort to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the state. Adeleke made this call in a statewide broadcast marking the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation on Tuesday. Reflecting on the progress made since the creation of the state in 1991, Adeleke acknowledged the challenges…
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Lagos HoA to reorder 2024 budget over poor performance of MDAs
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sought the permission of the House of Assembly to reorder the 2024 budget, which was signed into law in January and has been partially implemented. In a letter sent to the legislative chamber on Monday, August 26, the governor cited a perceived underperformance of several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as the primary reason…
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JUST IN: Keyamo, airline CEOs, arrive Charleston, following Boeing invitation
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has arrived in Charleston, South Carolina, alongside the CEOs of major Nigerian airlines for a week-long engagement with Boeing. The visit, which follows an invitation from Boeing, will also include a trip to Seattle, Washington. In a statement released by Obafemi Bajomo, the Special Adviser to the Minister, it…
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