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NIMASA urged to fast-track maritime skills centre development

A former Senior Special Assistant to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, Dr Piriye Kiyaramo has urged the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola to speed up the development of the proposed Maritime Skills Acquisition Centre in Bayelsa State. Kiyaramo in a statement said the facility has the potential to...
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FAAC: LGs’ Direct Allocation, Grassroots Devt

Ahead of the commencement of direct funds disbursement to all the local governments in the country with effect from February. ABDULWAHAB ISA, writes that this financial autonomy would engender development. But he makes a case for regular tracking and audit of the allocation All things being equal, if assurances by the officials from the Office...
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PDP Leaders Bank on March NEC for Salvation

As moves are underway to rescue the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from its current leadership crises, there are indications that leaders of party are hoping for a quick resolution of their problems in March. The party is expected to hold its National Executive Committee(NEC) meeting then. A member of the PDP Reconciliation Committee and former...
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2027: Opposition Against Tinubu Gathers Steam

President Bola Tinubu’s quest to retain power in 2027 may face a stiff challenge as key political opposition figures appear to be favourably disposed to forming a coalition to stop the Lion of Bourdillon. In recent weeks, they have become emboldened in their criticisms against the current administration, an indication that they may be warming...
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Prioritise local solutions for power, Coleman boss tells govt

The Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise local solutions in tackling the country’s persistent grid collapses. Onafowokan, in a statement reacting to the frequent grid collapses and the government’s push for investment in the power sector, stressed the need for full deregulation...
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ARGPON begins regulation of local gin production – Punch Newspapers

The Association of Raw Gin Producers of Nigeria says it has commenced a high-level internal regulatory process to sanitise the production of local alcoholic drinks. The association, formally known as Nigeria Distillers Associates, said its activities were in line with Decree No. 54 of 1970 and the Control of Distillation and Spirit Drink Regulation Gazette...
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Sokoto NUJ Mourns Pioneer Chairman, Ibrahim Biu

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council has mourned the passing of its pioneer Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Biu, who was also a member of the Governing Board of the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria (DTRBN). The council received the news of his demise with profound shock and sorrow. We pray to Almighty...
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