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Tinubu, Buhari, govs mourn as ex-minister Onu dies at 73
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari and other prominent Nigerians have expressed sadness over the passage of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and the first civilian governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, who served as minister in the immediate past administration of President Buhari,…
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Withheld salaries: We’ll only pay half to non-academic staff — FG
The Federal Government may have foreclosed the possibility of university workers being fully paid salaries withheld, following the industrial action they embarked on in 2022. The hint to this effect was dropped by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tabir Mamman, in an interview on Channels Television’s ”Politics Today” programme on…
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FG to charge N3,000 on average per toll gate – David Umahi says of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road
The Federal Government said an average of N3,000 will be charged per toll gate when the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is completed. Nigeria’s Minister of Works Dave Umahi stated this in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, April 11. He said, “Let me leave out the infrastructure along the corridor.…
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I’m not for violent politics – Adebutu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State for 2023, Ladi Adebutu, on Thursday, described himself as a peace-loving politician rather than a desperate one. Adebutu said it was for the sake of peace that he restrained his supporters from toeing the path of violence during the…
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Food insecurity: Provide intervention funds for farmers, Afenifere tells S-West govs
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, urged South West governors to provide intervention funds for farmers to address food insecurity. Briefing newsmen after its caucus meeting, held at the Akure country home of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere said that farmers needed such facilities to survive. Its spokesperson, Mr…
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FG still paying electricity subsidy despite band tariff hike — Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the Federal Government is still paying subsidy on electricity despite the recent hike in tariff paid by Band A customers. Adelabu stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. The minister said the government has about N1.8trn to pay…
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Fire: Buildings that fail integrity test ‘ll be demolished — Sanwo-Olu
FOLLOWING a recent fire outbreak at the Lagos Island Market affecting several buildings, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, insisted that more buildings will be demolished to allow for proper clean-up of the Dosumu Market and environs. At least one person has been confirmed dead in the inferno. Sanwo-Olu, who said his…
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Customs import duty rate falls to N1,238/$
lindaikejiblogofficial The foreign exchange rate for Customs import duties was on Wednesday, April 10, adjusted downwards to N1,238/1$ by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The adjustment represents a 6.8 percent drop compared to N1,246.66/$ displayed on April 8. The recent development is below the official foreign exchange rate, which closed…
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Abia will key into Tinubu’s policy on housing — Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the state government would key into President Bola Tinubu’s policy on housing. According to him, the state policy on housing is in agreement with that of the Federal Government for the country. The governor stated this when he received in audience, a…
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Tinubu’s policies yielding positive results — Abiodun
GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, said the various policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu have started yielding fruits, as the country’s economy is gradually taking shape. Governor Abiodun, who stated this while playing host to Muslim faithful at his Iperu residence in Ikenne Local Government Area of…