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Expert seeks financial autonomy for state electoral bodies
A retired Permanent Commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, Ibrahim Wawa, has advocated for financial autonomy for state electoral bodies (SECs) to enable them remain impartial and conduct their activities without hindrance. Wawa told The Guardian at the launch of his book titled, “My Stewardship at Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (2017-2023), Electoral Process and Result of 2019-2022 Local Council Elections in Niger State,” in Minna at the weekend. “I was inspired to write…
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Mayhem looms in North over hardship, Lukman warns
Again, the former Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has warned of impending mayhem in the North over hardship. In an open letter to northern politicians, yesterday, Lukman blamed the political class for allegedly prioritizing their selfish interests over and above public good. He noted that until the North wakes up and gets its politicians organised, united, and committed to providing the needed leadership to resolve challenges besetting the region,…
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FG secures $671m investment fund for creative economy, others
The Federal Government said it has secured a $671 million investment fund for the creative and digital economic sectors.The Special Assistant to the President (Office of the Vice President) on Digital and Creative Economy, Fegho Umunubo, disclosed this during a Digital and Creative Economy stakeholders’ roundtable discussion in Calabar, Cross River State, at the weekend. Umunubo explained that the investment is to completely transition the Nigerian economy from the white collar job. Umunubo, who said that…
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Israeli investors to create 2,000 jobs in Rivers
Israeli investors have said they will establish a multi-million solar-powered farm in Rivers State to create over 2000 jobs for youths of the state when completed. This, they said, will be done in partnership with a Nigerian entrepreneur, Prince Tonye Princewill. The farms, aimed at boosting agriculture and food security in the state, will be cited in the Eleme local government area and communities in Kalabari Kingdom. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Princewill stated that…
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- July 1, 2024
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Ebonyi leads as Nigeria’s agriculture hotspot in first census in 31 years
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has identified Ebonyi as the state with the highest concentration read more Ebonyi leads as Nigeria’s agriculture hotspot in first census in 31 years
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Flood: Lagos tasks EFAG officials on improved service delivery
As the rains intensify, Lagos State government has tasked operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) not to rest on their oars but target improved service delivery for a flood free Lagos. Addressing the operatives who assembled at a strategic meeting in Ikeja, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the state recognises the quantum of work the EFAG operatives were doing to free black spots and prevent flash flooding. He…
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- July 1, 2024
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Eight idle oil fields offer lifeline to sinking petrodollars
Eight idle oil fields can offer 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) for Nigeria’s ailing energy output, providing a lifeline for read more Eight idle oil fields offer lifeline to sinking petrodollars
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Features attracting Nigerians to Android phones
Millions of Nigerians prefer to use an Android device for several reasons, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Google’s Android dominates the Nigerian mobile operating system market with a market share of 86.6 per cent as of November 2023, according to Statista. Apple’s iOS, Android’s only major competitor, holds a 9.8 per cent share. Meanwhile, the IDC’s Worldwide Read More
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Police nab three Yobe vigilantes over theft of building materials
The police in Yobe have arrested three vigilante members for allegedly stealing building materials in Damaturu. Confirming the development yesterday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the suspects: Ibrahim Mohammed, Hassan Umar and Ali Yakubu were arrested on June 27, after they connived and broke into a shop in the metropolis, which the owner had engaged them to guard. He said they would be charged with criminal conspiracy, house trespass, burglary, receiving and trading in…
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Senate resumes probe as AGF submits N30tn loan documents
The Senate panel probing the N30tn Ways and Means loans secured from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria by the Federal Government has received more documents from the Office of the Accountant General, The PUNCH has learnt. As a result, the panel is set to resume physical sitting after studying the documents. The panel Read More
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