State News Archives — Page 17 of 64

November 30, 2023 No Responses

Delta Budgets N714.4b For 2024

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday presented a budget of N714.4 billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget tagged ”Budget of Hope and Optimism”, Oborevwori said it was made up of N316.6 billion...

November 28, 2023 No Responses

New LASTMA Boss Unfolds Agenda

The newly appointed Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan has advised personnel of the Agency to be civil, demonstrate empathy and shun corruption in whatever guise while dischar...

November 27, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Introduces ‘Aumentum Solution’ In Land Administration Process

As part of strategies to enhance seamless and integrated land administration processes in the state, the Lagos State Government has introduced the ‘Aumentum’ Land Administration Automation process. The Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshag...

November 27, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki In China, Woos Investors

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has continued his foreign investment drive, rallying investors to take advantage of the business-friendly environment and other incentives provided by his administration to invest in new frontiers and expand the...

November 26, 2023 No Responses

NDDC To Unveil Sustainable Development Vision

Chairman of the Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has disclosed that the new leadership in the Commission will unveil the right vision and set the tone for the management to drive the sustainable development of...

November 24, 2023 No Responses

Rivers Governor Pledges To Collaborate With NDDC

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has promised to collaborate and support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in its efforts to fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region. Governor Fubara spoke at the Rivers State Government...

November 24, 2023 No Responses

Kogi Freezes All State, Local Govt Accounts

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has ordered an immediate freezing of all the accounts of the state and local governments with immediate effect. This development is contained in a statement signed by the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju...

November 21, 2023 No Responses

Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti To Repurchase BEDC Shares

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said plans are underway by Edo, Delta, Ekiti, and Ondo States, to buy back their shares from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and reorganize the distribution company, providing a lasting solution...

November 20, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Decries Persistent Inflation, Dollarization 0f Nigeria’s Economy

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has decried the surge in inflation and the dollarization of the nation’s economy. Obaseki spoke while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Executive Retreat 2023 with the theme, “Delivering the M.O.R...

November 16, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging

The Lagos State Government has restated that the ban on street begging or using babies to solicit alms on the street in any part of the State is still very much in force. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,...

November 10, 2023 No Responses

Osun Budgets N273.9b For 2024

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, presented N273.9 billion 2024 Appropriation bill to the state House of Assembly. The Governor explained that the “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” is divided into a Recurrent Expenditu...

November 8, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Rallies Drainage Stakeholders For Secondary Drainage Masterplan

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rallied experts in the drainage sector for inputs in the development of a Secondary Drainage Master plan for selected Local Governments as part of its efforts to reduce flooding issues in the State. Addressing...

November 6, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Chairman Implores Niger Delta Stakeholders On Stronger Bonds

The Chairman designate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has urged Niger Delta stakeholders to forge stronger bonds and collaborate to pave way for a brighter future for the oil-rich region. Speaking during a reception in...

November 3, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Pledges Support For Women-Owned Businesses

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has promised to give full support to women-owned/women-led businesses as part of measures to move them “to the next level where they can also compete favourably and secure public contracts which would...