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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the procurement of fertilizers and sprayers for dry-season farming in Abuja. Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Malam Lawan Geidam announced this while briefing newsmen after the administration’s Executive Committee meeting on Monday. The meeting was presided over by the Minister Nyesom Wike. Giving details, Geidam said the FCT executive approved the procurement of 300 metric tons of NPK, 300 metric tons of Urea, 310 NAFSAT sprayers, and 3500 liters of liquid fertilizer for irrigation farming in the FCT. While thanking the Minister, the Secretary said the policy…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, fulfilling one of his major campaign promises to prioritize the welfare of the people. The Governor announced this decision in Makurdi,  the State capital after a meeting with representatives of organized labour. Benue now joins a few other States like Kaduna, Kwara, Sokoto, Nasarawa, and Bayelsa that have since complied with the minimum wage increase. President Bola Tinubu through an approved executive bill by the National Assembly okayed an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000 in July…

Newly appointed Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Public Communication to the President, Mr. Daniel Bwala on Monday said that he will serve in his current capacity as official spokesman to President Bola Tinubu. Bwala said, by his appointment and designation, he replaces Mr. Ajuri Ngelale who stepped down from the position in September this year. Ngelale had explained that he needed to stay away to deal with medical matters affecting his nuclear family. Speaking to House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa Abuja, Bwala said that, “I only came to introduce myself to you and the role that was given…

The Imo State Police Command has outrightly defied the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetekun to release fleets of vehicles worth over N150 million seized from a car dealer in Edo State. Assistant  Supretendant of Police (ASP) John  Ebute on 17th October 2024 led a team of heavily armed personnel to the Oshodi Motors’ mart located at 253 Sapele Road in Benin City where they arrested seven staff of the car dealer company, carting away five exotic vehicles to yet an unknown destination. The owner of the car mart, Mr. Anthony Osayande in a petition through…

The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) the Nigerian chapter, on Wednesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the organization with cross-sectoral discussions on the impact of communication in the development of the continent. The event which was held at the BAZE University Abuja, brought together experts and stakeholders in the field of communication to brainstorm on the dynamics of the industry in sustaining development and ensuring national cohesion for growth. The theme for the 2024 (25th) international conference which doubles as the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), is ‘ACCE, Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow; Reassessing Communication Dynamics For Sustainable Development In…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured that his government will work hard to address historical grievances in the country as a deliberate effort to build a united and prosperous Nigeria for future generations. The President said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onqnuga in a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day. Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day is celebrated annually to mark the death of ‘The Ogoni Nine’, a group of nine activists from the Ogoni region who opposed the operating practices of the Royal Dutch Shell oil corporation but were executed…

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday begun the distribution of U-lesson tablets to primary and secondary schools in nine States of the Niger Delta Region. The First Lady declared that for Nigeria to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal (SDGs4), which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, students in schools across the country must be equipped with digital tools. The event was organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), at the State House Conference Center, Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, Remi…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia opened discussions with ZBHA Group of China for strong collaboration that will foster economic development in the State. The Governor wrote on his Facebook wall “Today, I am delighted to announce that the Benue State Government has taken a bold step in promoting economic growth and sustainability through a strategic partnership with ZBHA Group at their Headquarters in Shanghai, China.” Alia said he believes that the partnership will benefit Benue people guaranteeing equity, infrastructure, human capital development, and knowledge transfer. “This collaboration focuses on mutual business development, with discussions centered on fostering equity, infrastructure, human…

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu on Monday said that the country needs to establish grids across the regions to insulate the systems from each other if power stability must be achieved. The Minister stated this while speaking to State House Correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister explained that the frequent collapse of the national power grid was as a result of the obsolete and dilapidated nature of the electricity infrastructures. He said the current national grid infrastructures dates back 50 years ago, when they were constructed. According to him.…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he vowed that there was no half-measure on the part of the central government in implementing the new national minimum wage. Akume who spoke to State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting said he was excited that most Governors have since commenced the implementation with some paying slightly higher the N70,000. “The issue of the new minimum wage has always been central to the thinking of the Government of President Bola Tinubu and that was why he…