President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize youth development and empowerment in the Federal Capital Territory. The...
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Kwara Residents Demand Government Intervention Over Land Grabbing
In Kwara State, over 5,000 internally displaced individuals are urgently seeking government intervention following claims of land grabbing, property demolitions, and forceful acquisition of properties in Ilorin. The affected residents, who spoke through their spokesperson Pastor Tope Ajetumobi, have appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu for immediate action. The group is demanding that the Group...
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Pheelangwah Assumes Office as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation
Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has assumed duties as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. He took over from Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi,FCNA who retired from the Federal Civil Service on Monday, 22nd July, 2024. The official handover ceremony took place today, 24th July 2024, at the Conference Room of the...
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MINING AFRICAN MINISTERS PLAN HARDER RULES TO ADD VALUE
During the Ministerial Roundtable yesterday, which kicked off the annual Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) in Abuja, stronger measures to reduce raw mineral exports and increase value addition were the main topic of discussion amongst African mining ministers. The actions include supporting indigenous miners, reviewing license fees, royalties, and charges upward, and...
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FG Rice Inputs Intervention to Boost Production: Kwara RIFAN Coordinator
Rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed optimism that the federal government’s provision of farm inputs will significantly enhance food production in Nigeria. Mallam Muhammed Salihu, the Coordinator of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State Chapter, made this statement during a press briefing at the distribution of inputs to about 1,500 rice...
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UNILORIN, UNIBADAN Students Emerge Winners of Climate Risk Research Challenge 2023
The University of Ilorin and University of Ibadan have emerged winners of the Climate Risk Research Challenge 2023, a prestigious event that recognizes innovative research and dedication to addressing climate risk and resilience in the agriculture sector. The event, hosted by the University of Ibadan, brought together winning teams from both universities, highlighting their contributions...
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KWSG Reiterates Commitment To Livestock Development.*
…as french govt. presents diagnosis report on modernization of Lata Grazing Reserve. *The Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to the development of livestock sector through adequate funding and purposeful partnership with development partners. Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq stated this while declaring open a 2-day presentation of diagnosis report on Lata Grazing Reserve by...
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EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese, Company for Alleged Illegal Mining in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 22, 2024 arraigned two Chinese: Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi alongside their company, Ebuy Concept Limited before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin over alleged illegal mining activities. Specifically, the defendants were arraigned on one-count bordering on possession...
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EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at...
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HIGH LEVEL LEATHER SECTOR ADVOCACY: NILEST DG, Prof. M.K Yakubu led management on a visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum
Remi Basorun Prof. M.K Yakubu, DG/CEO NILEST, today led the management of the Institute on a high-level advocacy visit to the Executive Governor of Borno State His Excellency, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum in his Office in Maiduguri. Intimating the host, the DG informed that the vist was nececitated by the collaboration role being played by...