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Minister predicts significant drop in food prices
A statement issued yesterday from the minister’s office, explained that he made these comments when he hosted a United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) delegation led by the Representative to the Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS) and Regional Director, Nigeria Regional Hub, Mr. Jean Bakole.
Lagos reviews building codes to avert collapse
The Lagos State Government has started reorganizing building codes to check incessant building collapse, flooding and other man-made disasters.
Lagos governor declares emergency on roads, kicks off massive rehabilitation
Lagos State Government has declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and carriages within the State.
Niger government earmarks land for 200 housing units in Suleja
The Niger state government has provided land for the construction of 200 housing units to reduce the burden of accommodation among residents.
Toll gate: NECA calls for caution, efficient policy
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the Federal Government to put in place an efficient policy before returning toll gates on federal roads.
Shell inaugurates 34 projects in Delta communities
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) has appealed to its host communities to continue to create the enabling environment for sustainable business growth.
Internet fraudster bags six months imprisonment in Kwara
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office on Thursday 26th of September 2019 secured the conviction of a thirty five year old Stephen Olarewaju Odanye charged before a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin.
FEC approves N109.4bn for Ibadan–Ilesha–Ife, Kano–Katsina roads
The Federal Executive Council presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday approved N109.4billion for the construction of Ibadan–Ilesha–Ife and Kano–Katsina (Phase two) dual carriageways.
$17 billion NLNG Train 7 Project ‘ll create 40,000 jobs
The execution of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Train 7 project will create over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote, has said.
Federal government eyes 140,000 jobs from NLNG Train 7
The Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Train 7 Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract would create over 40,000 direct jobs and provide employment for over 100,000 workers, it was learnt on Thursday.
SCD Group wins $10 billion NLNG Train 7 project
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company on Wednesday announced the SCD Group as preferred bidder for the $10bn NLNG Train 7 project.
World Bank projects: Yobe governor presents cheques to beneficiaries
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Friday presented cheques to nine beneficiary communities of the World Bank-supported projects.
Federal government gets bashing for not disclosing Enugu airport project sum, contractor, closure period
Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have expressed disapproval over the failure of the Federal Government to disclose the contractors handling the construction of the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu.
Housing deficit: National Assembly assures on implementable laws
Hon. Gideon Luka, Minority Whip, House of Representative has promised to formulate implementable laws to address housing deficit in the country.
Traffic diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway begins Monday
The Director, Federal Highways, Southwest, Mr. Funsho Adebiyi, yesterday appealed for patience and understanding of road users and residents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as massive reconstruction continues on the highway.
Workplace hazard: Federal government urges adherence to Factory Act
The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Senator Donald Alasoadura, has called for strict adherence to guidelines of the Factories Act to reduce risks and disasters in the workplace.
Central bank’s business expectations report predicts stable naira
The naira is tipped to appreciate this month, next month and within the next 12 months, a business expectations report released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown.
NCDMB wants National Assembly to move local content act to other sectors
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged the ninth Assembly to continue with effort to extend the Nigerian Content Act to other critical sectors of the economy.
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SERAP urges ICPC, EFCC to probe Senate, MDAs over ‘employment slots scandal’
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Unilorin wins third JAMB tertiary institutions football competition
The University of Ilorin on Saturday beat Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic of Zaria 1-0 to win the third edition of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board-sponsored tertiary institutions football competition.
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The Kayode Fayemi administration in Ekiti State says it has defrayed inherited debts to the tune of 31 billion naira since assumption of office.
Famous DJ banned from China for liking tweet
International DJ Zedd, has claimed he’s been banned from China for liking a tweet from the adult animated show ”South Park,” following a rift between the producers of the show and the Communist Chinese government.
PDP, Mubi North detaches self from press conference against Senator Ishaku Abbo
Mubi North Local Government stakeholders of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) in Adamawa state denied being a part of a Press Conference against the Senator Ishaku Abbo who is representing Northern Part of the state.
Nigeria immigration graduates 462 officers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has graduated 462 officers of the 2nd Conversion and Upgrading Course at the Immigration Training School, Kano, Kano State.
APC commends President Buhari On New Travel Guidelines
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his approval of the immediate implementation of cost-saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly on government trips.