Gombe State governor Inuwa Yahaya has barred local government chairmen from issuing land titles in areas designated by the state government as urban areas within the local government councils.The executive chairman of the Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA), Samanja Bappayo Maudo, announced this order yesterday during a press
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The Executive Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the procurement of 250 metric tonnes of fertiliser for distribution to local farmers to boost food security.During its 10th meeting, chaired by Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, the Council also allocated N995 million for the purchase of 1,000
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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has said that Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion annually to malaria, describing the disease as not just a health crisis but also an economic and developmental emergency that must be eliminated.The minister, who stated this at the inaugural meeting
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Tuesday said Port Harcourt refinery has commenced production after a long period of rehabilitation.The NNPC Ltd. said the refinery began truck loading of petroleum products on Tuesday, 26 November.Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, disclosed this in
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance.The MoU was signed on behalf of the government
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine.Osuoha was intercepted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the arrival hall of the Enugu airport during the inbound screening of passengers
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Nigeria-India investment relations got a boost on Sunday when Indian Origin Healthcare Group Padiyath Healthcare revealed that it has earmarked $100 million for investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.This disclosure was made by Padiyath Healthcare chairman, Dr. Hazeeb Rahman Padiyath, during an address by visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in
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Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of his immediate-past predecessor, Governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement signed by the chief press secretary (CPS) to Edo State governor, Fred Itua, said the decision was in furtherance of the
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaThe recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra in Exile, by Finnish authorities marks a significant development in addressing allegations of his involvement in inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria.Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, through the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia,
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The absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday stalled the N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government.The matter, fixed for Monday, could not proceed because Mr Ekwo was
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