The Lagos House of Assembly on Thursday debated two bills proposing the establishment of two tertiary institutions – a University of Education and a University of Science and Technology – in the state. The bills, which scaled second reading on the floor of the House presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, were committed to the House ... Read More »
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NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT ROUNDABOUT AT SHIRORO ROAD TRAFIC LIGHT JUNCTION WORTH OVER N164M
Niger State Government has awarded contract for the construction of a roundabout at the Broadcasting – Imani Clinic Road Junction at the cost of over N164 Million. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mamman Musa disclosed this at the Post Exco Media briefing held at Government House, Minna. Musa said the recent dualization of the Broadcasting Road and the award of ... Read More »
Transcorp Energy Presents Alternative Energy Solution to Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria June 29, 2021; Transcorp Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading power producers, announced an alternative energy solution to Nigeria, as part of its broader integrated energy strategy. Unveiling Transcorp’s alternative energy plan at a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Peter Ikenga, the Head ... Read More »
Dabiri-Erewa condemns alleged killing of a Nigeria Footballer by Police in UK
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned in strong terms the alleged killing of a Nigerian Footballer, Kelvin Igweani, by the UK police. Igweani who is believed to be a Nigerian Footballer was shot dead by officers who attended a call out to a house where a child was found with serious injuries. NIDCOM boss in ... Read More »
Kwara Gov names US-based policy analyst Focal Person on Diaspora Matters
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Dr Lola Sawyerr, Georgia-based policy analyst and a member of several diaspora bodies, including the Kwara State Association of Nigeria (North America), as his focal person on diaspora matters. Dr. Sawyerr, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Economics and Masters of Economics, both from Clark Atlanta University, and a doctoral degree in curriculum, ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU FELICITATES WITH TUNJI BELLO AT 60
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, on his 60th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday, described the immediate past Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG) as one of the major contributors to the success story ... Read More »
NiDCOM launches Diaspora Data Mapping Portal Abuja, June 29, 2021:
In a bid to galvanise a wholistic and realistic data of Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has launched its Data Mapping and Registry Portal in Abuja. Inaugurating the Diaspora Mapping Portal, the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada, remarked that the portal will enhance Diaspora participation in demographic and national planning as well ... Read More »
DEFECTION: GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO JOINS OTHER APC STALWARTS TO RECEIVE MATAWALLE OF ZAMFARA
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum joined other APC stalwarts to receive Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State in to the Party’s fold. The Chairman APC National Caretaker Committee and Extra Ordinary Convention Planing Committee, who is also the Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni and the Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum and Kebbi State ... Read More »
Kwara Gov rallies support for FG on security, fixes police barracks • Meets monarchs on communal peace, security
Kwara State Government has commenced renovation of selected barracks and police stations in the state, a step Governor AbdulRahman said is meant to make the security agents more comfortable and boost their morale to continue to protect lives and properties. The Governor said the step will complement his administration’s provision of vehicles and other gadgets to strengthen the security architecture, ... Read More »
Desist from extorting Courier/Logistics Operators,Lagos Assembly orders LGs, LCDAs
The Lagos House of Assembly on Monday ordered Local Government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state to desist from extorting and harrassing operators of courier and logistics services in the state. This was as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, emphasised that local government councils and LCDAs so not have the power ... Read More »