As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called for renewed commitment to ending banditry and other forms of criminality hindering the nation’s march to greatness. The Governor made this call in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to journalists in Sokoto.…
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The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion, representing an increase of approximately N125 billion, or 18 percent. The approval followed an emergency executive meeting presided over by the Chairman-in-Council and Governor of…
By Usman Garba Abubakar Sokoto State has placed an ambitious yet practical bet on reforms as the fastest route to economic growth. Its Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP) is the state’s pact with businesses, investors, and residents: a time-bound programme that aligns ministries, streamlines rules, digitizes public services, and…
The Edo State Executive Council (EXCO), under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a series of impactful initiatives across key sectors including transportation, security, agriculture, and infrastructure aimed at improving the welfare of residents and fostering sustainable development in the state. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner…
Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja Nigeria Government has called for increased global investment in eye health, stressing that preventing blindness and visual impairment is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call on Wednesday while delivering…
The Chief Executive Officer of Echo Systems Network Limited, Mr Kolawole Abdulrasaq Idiaro, has been inducted into the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC-Nigeria), the statutory body responsible for regulating and promoting the highest standards in management consulting across the country. The induction ceremony, held in Abuja on Tuesday, brought together…
Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja The Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) has conferred its prestigious Honorary Fellowship on the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha. The announcement was made on Wednesday 24th September which 2025, during a courtesy visit by NIAS leadership to the Minister in Abuja. Chairman of the…
Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making technical education accessible to all Nigerian children by fully funding every Federal Technical College (FTC) nationwide. According to a statement issued and signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, tuition in all FTCs is completely…
Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the African Union’s (AU) vision of institutionalising Community Health Workers (CHWs) as the foundation of primary healthcare delivery across the continent. Speaking at the African CDC 2nd Taskforce…
Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a renewed war against rabies, reaffirming its commitment to eliminate the deadly but preventable disease by the year 2030, in line with the global target. Speaking at the Joint Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate World Rabies Day 2025, held at…