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Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on African housing ministers to intensify their efforts in implementing the new urban agenda initiatives, adding that they are a key part of the resolutions which led to the establishing national urban forums across Africa. Speaking at African Ministerial Caucus of the 12th World…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the entire defence management team today paid a condolence visit to the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, at his official residence in Abuja. The IGP described the late COAS, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, as a great man…
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A girl rights advocacy organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has provided a grant of N80 million to eight youth-led organisations across the six geopolitical zones to enhance youth empowerment. Country Director of Plan International, Charles Usie, announced the donation yesterday in Abuja during the public presentation of a new country strategy (2024 to 2028), marking its…
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The former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), has commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, on November 5, 2024. According to a statement from his media office, No.1, Uphill, Minna, General Babangida said his death, especially at this point in his…
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The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for approving an N80,000 minimum wage for workers in the state, stating that the governor’s worker-friendly policies are unparalleled. A statement issued and signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, noted that with this announcement, Oyo State has moved to the second…
