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FRC Tasks NSITF On Operating Surplus Remittance

The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Victor Muruako, has called on the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to ensure the timely remittance of its operating surplus to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) in accordance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007. Muruako made the call during a presentation by the NSITF,...
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NALDA Begins Construction Of 50 Greenhouse Farms In Abuja

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority ( NALDA) has commenced construction of 50 state-of-the-art greenhouses in Abuja. Executive Secretary, NALDA, Cornelius Adebayo, said the initiative is a model and part of measures adopted by the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to empower both youths and women. Adebayo, who inspected the ongoing project on...
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Lagos Faults NASS Over Central Gaming Bill

…Says proposed law unconstitutional, violates Supreme Court ruling The Lagos State Government has faulted the National Assembly over the proposed Central Gaming Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of the Supreme Court judgment in Attorney General of Lagos State & 22 ORS v. Attorney General of the Federation & ORS (SC/1/2008). The State’s...
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UNICEF, Niger Govt Partner To Address Open Defecation

As part of efforts to promote hygiene practices across Niger State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programme, has joined forces with the Niger Foods to put an end to open defecation. The partnership was birthed when the UNICEF WASH Specialist, Mrs Theresa Pamma, visited the Niger Foods...
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ART X Lagos Unveils 2025 Programme Highlights

ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair and a trailblazing force in global contemporary culture, has unveiled its landmark 10-Year Impact Report. Along with the report, organisers also announced programme highlights for the momentous 2025 edition, billed for Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos from November 6-9. Over the past decade, ART X Lagos has...
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Benue South LG Chairmen Pass Confidence Vote In Alia

The Local Government Chairmen in Benue South Senatorial District have passed a vote of confidence in the State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, in recognition of what they said is his political integration policy. Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Zone C council bosses claimed that no Governor in recent history had prioritised the...
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Journalists Urge To Support Integrated Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign In Adamawa

Journalists, social media influencers, as well as community and religious bodies, have been called upon to support the campaign of the integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign exercise to ensure its success in Adamawa State. The call was made on Wednesday in Yola during a one-day Media Dialogue with Journalists, Social Media influencers, stakeholders and...
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