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FG says Minna airport will serve as alternative to Abuja

The federal government has declared the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger state, as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, announced on Tuesday during the inaugural commercial flight at the airport in Niger state. According to a …

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Lagos targets poverty with Cooperatives, backs LASCOCO’s digital agenda

  The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, has charged the Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) to take a leading role in driving poverty alleviation and economic transformation across the state through cooperative empowerment, technology, and leadership. Speaking at the inauguration of the LASCOCO …

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NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike, Shut Down Meteorological Services Nationwide

The industrial action officially commenced at 7am, with NiMet staff and members of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) seen staging peaceful demonstrations at various agency locations, including airports. Operations at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) came to a standstill on Wednesday …

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Nigerian Inspector-General Egbetokun Orders Withdrawal Of Police Mobile Force From Private Escort Duties

IGP lamented the gradual diversion of PMF personnel into non‑core assignments, particularly private and VIP escort duties, which he said had undermined the unit’s operational vigour. The Nigeria Police Force under Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced a sweeping reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to …

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EFCC grills Delta accountant-general, Vincent Okubor, deputy over ‘N1.3trn scam’

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly questioned Delta State’s acting Accountant General, Vincent Okubor, and his deputy in connection with the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion during the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The anti-graft agency had earlier arrested the former governor—who also served …

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Lagos pledges support for FG to revive Steel Industry

In a deliberate move to boost the operation of the steel companies in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure that the Steel industries in Nigeria are revitalised. Home decor Towards this end, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide …

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