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Eleven Cocoa Producing States Get 266,000 Seedlings

Farmers in eleven cocoa-producing states of the federation have benefited from the 266,000 seedlings and 6,000 shade tree seedlings distributed by an indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group, Johnvents Group The Country Sustainability Lead, Mr Ebenezer Kehinde, said the company’s gesture was part of efforts to boost cocoa production in the country. He said the group...
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‘Fela Died Broke’- Mádé Kuti

Nigerian afrobeat multi-instrumentalist, Ọmọ́rìnmádé Aníkúlápó Kútì, professionally known as ‘Mádé Kuti‘, has made a shocking revelation about his grandfather and Afrobeat legend ‘Fela Anikulapo Kuti’. Speaking in a recent interview on the ‘Tea By Tae Podcast, Mádé Kuti claims that his grandfather, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, died poor and broke. According to him, although Fela enjoyed huge...
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NASS Members To Engage Governors, LG Chairmen On ECS Enrolment, Compliance

…As NSITF prioritises workplace accident prevention Both chambers of the National Assembly have agreed to actively engage state governors and Local Government chairmen to ensure full participation and compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The lawmakers gave this assurance, even as the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) said it would henceforth prioritise the...
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Forum Declares Support For UBEC Boss, Aisha Garba

The Forum of State Universal Basic Education Board Chairmen has declared support for the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba. The Forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, said the allegations against Hajia Garba are baseless. It observed with deep concern the recent publication in the media containing unsubstantiated allegations...
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Sokoto IPP Begins Operations Soon

The Sokoto State Independent Power Plant (IPP) will be functional soon, as the project has reached 80 per cent completion. The State Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Sanusi Danfulani, gave the assurance after inspecting the completed power restoration at Durbawa community. Hon. Sanusi, who spoke after inspecting the complete and functional power restoration...
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Sokoto Govt Unveils World-Class Facility To Replace 100-Year-Old Hospital – Commissioner

The Sokoto State Government has concluded plans to build a new world-class hospital to replace the over 100-year-old Specialist Hospital in Sokoto as part of its overall plan to modernise its healthcare delivery. This flagship project is in addition to the ongoing rehabilitation of primary healthcare facilities and general hospitals across the state. The Commissioner...
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NSE, Mouka Launch Nationwide Discount Scheme For Engineers

In recognition of the physically and mentally demanding nature of Engineering work across various sectors, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has launched a strategic partnership with Mouka, Nigeria’s leading provider of sleep and comfort solutions. The initiative aims to enhance the well-being, rest, and overall quality of life of NSE members and their families...
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