State News Archives — Page 40 of 65

October 28, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Seeks N20b To Fix Damages Caused By Flood

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday said the state government needs about N20 billion to fix the damages caused by flood across the state. Tambuwal stated this on Tuesday in Sokoto when he received the report of the...

October 21, 2020 No Responses

Kano Distributes N1.5b Instructional Materials To Schools

The Kano State Government has commenced distribution of instructional materials worth over N1.5 billion to primary and junior secondary schools in the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this at the inauguration ...

October 17, 2020 No Responses

Ganduje At NSC, Implores FG On Rail Extension To Dala Inland Port

Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has called on the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to follow up with the Federal Ministry of Transportation to declare Dala Inland Dry Port as a destination port. Ganduje made the call when he visited...

October 14, 2020 No Responses

Borno Approves Recruitment Of 776 New Teachers

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Tuesday, approved the recruitment of 776 new teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state. The Governor made this known after meeting with the officials of the state Ministr...

October 13, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Begins Construction Of N9.2b Teaching Hospital

The construction of Sokoto State University Teaching Hospital and Government Girls Science Secondary School in Kasarawa, a suburb of Sokoto, has rejuvenated business activities in the area.. Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal awarded the N9.2 bill...

October 13, 2020 No Responses

Diri Swears In Five Commissioners, 25 Special Advisers

Governor of Bayelsa State. Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in two new cabinet Commissioners, three non-Executive Commissioners of the state Local Government Service Commission, and 25 Special Advisers. Also inaugurated were six Technical Advisers to complement th...

October 4, 2020 No Responses

Kaduna Releases N3b For Urban Renewal Projects

The Kaduna State Government has released N3 billion to contractors as part payment for Urban Renewal projects in Kafanchan. Commissioner, Planning and Budget Commission, Mr Thomas Gyang, made this known while responding to questions from citizens during ...

September 29, 2020 No Responses

Water Projects Gulp N18.80b In Katsina

Katsina State Government has spent the sum of N18,798,640,116. 83 on the provision of portable drinking water in urban areas of the state since the inception of the administration of Governor Aminu Masari in 2015. The State Commissioner for Wa...

September 25, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Seeks Monthly Payment Of House Rent

The Lagos State Government has called on stakeholders in real estate sector to work out modalities for residents to pay house rents on monthly basis instead of yearly. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the call on Thursday in...

September 24, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Graduates 6,252 From Skills Acquisition Centres

The Lagos State Government has advised 6,252 graduating students from its 18 Skill Acquisition Centres to use the skills acquired to create opportunities for self employment. Speaking at the Year 2019 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu u...

September 24, 2020 No Responses

Oyo Leases Agbowo Shopping Complex, Seals 50 Years Concession With Investor

Oyo State Government has leased out the popular Agbowo Shopping Complex, adjacent to University of Ibadan, to an investor that would convert it into a premium commercial real estate and a four-star hotel. Gov Seyi Makinde disclosed this while inaugurating...