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Report: Improved Revenue From Non-Oil Export To Shrink Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit

21.10.2025

Citing expected improvements in revenue particularly from non-oil sources, as well as anticipated gains from the Federal Government’s fiscal and tax reforms, report has predicted that Nigeria will begin to gradually shrink its fiscal deficit going forward. The report revealed the prediction while commenting on the Q4 2024 Budget Implementation Report (BIR) recently released by...

500 GAVI/UNICEF-Supported PHC Staff Absorbed Into Unified LG Service In Kebbi

21.10.2025

The Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the full absorption of all GAVI/UNICEF-supported Primary Health Care (PHC) staff into the Unified Local Government Service, a move aimed at strengthening the PHC system and improving healthcare delivery at the grassroots. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Umar Dutsin-Mari, and...

ASNAT Urges Members To Shun Sowore-Led Protest

21.10.2025

The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) has urged all its members nationwide to remain law-abiding and distance themselves from what it described as ill-informed and politically motivated protests being championed by activist Omoyele Sowore and other “unscrupulous elements masquerading as freedom fighters.” This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the...

Ondo Pays Retirees’ N2.4bn Gratuity Backlog

21.10.2025

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has flagged off the bulk payment of N2.4 billion gratuity arrears to 2016 and 2017 retirees in the state service. The governor has also promised to clear the backlog of pension and gratuity arrears inherited by his administration. He said the payment of the N2.4 billion was part of the...

Fighting Insecurity Collective Obligation, Says Zamfara Gov

21.10.2025

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reminded all stakeholders that the fight against lingering insecurity in the state is a collective obligation of his administration. The governor made this yesterday as he chaired the 18th meeting of the Executive Council at the Government House in Gusau during which issues including security, education, health, and infrastructural...

Rotary Club Of Akowonjo Empowers Schoolgirls With Digital Skills

21.10.2025

As part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Rotary Club of Akowonjo has launched an initiative to empower young girls through digital literacy training at Millennium Secondary School and Community Junior Grammar School, Egbeda, Lagos. The programme aims to bridge the gender gap in technology by equipping the students...

FG Raises The Alarm Over Drug Resistant Infections

21.10.2025

The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the increasing threat of drug-resistant infections, describing this as a “silent pandemic” that could jeopardise the country’s advancements in disease prevention and treatment. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate who raised the alarm yesterday in Abuja, at the 10th anniversary celebration of...

Ododo Flags Off Distribution Of Transformers

21.10.2025

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500kVA transformers across the three senatorial districts of the state. The project aims to enhance electricity supply, boost economic activities, and improve the overall quality of life for Kogi residents. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony yesterday at the...

Bauchi Joins Nat’l Measles, Rubella Eradication Drive

21.10.2025

Bauchi State has joined the national effort to eradicate measles and rubella through a massive vaccination campaign targeting millions of children, as part of a coordinated initiative to strengthen public health and protect future generations. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya A’isha Bala Mohammed, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to...

Oshiomhole Under Fire For Sharing Okada, Grinding Machines As Empowerment

21.10.2025

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has come under fire for distributing motorcycles (okada), sewing machines, grinding machines, and cash to his constituents. Before his election to the Senate, ex-Edo State governor publicly condemned the “tokenism” of constituency projects. The representative of Edo North had berated lawmakers who handed out items such motorcycles and grinding machines to constituents,...