By Bukola Olamona The National Population Commission (NPC) has identified 13 out of the 18 Local Government areas (LGAs) in Ondo State as focal points for addressing the rising cases of child and maternal deaths. This was disclosed on Tuesday during a press briefing in Akure by Mr Ayodeji Ajayi, the NPC National Commissioner for […]
FG creates over 240,000 jobs through MSME devt initiatives The federal government has created more than 240,000 direct jobs by enhancing the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. This milestone was achieved through several targeted initiatives and interventions aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and creating sustainable employment opportunities. The Special Adviser […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said the Port Harcourt refinery has officially commenced crude oil processing. In a statement on Tuesday, the NNPC said the milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country. “Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional leadership […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46 percent year-on-year in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4, 2023). The NBS’s latest report shows that the growth rate was lower than the 3.52 percent recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022 but higher than […]
Nigeria will face Botswana and two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – in Group B of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, taking place in Morocco next summer. The Super Falcons will relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly matches in […]
The Federal Government has confirmed the stoppage of the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State. The development comes amid the ongoing face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike. Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, […]
Former Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has called on government at all levels to prioritise education for the less privileged, stating that the poor deserve access to quality education now more than ever. Mimiko made the remark on Thursday while delivering the Convocation Lecture at the University of Benin, titled: “The Poor Also Deserve […]
