Category: State News

Lagos Schools Comply With COVID-19 Protocols
August 5, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Schools Comply With COVID-19 Protocols

Secondary Schools in Lagos State are complying with the COVID-19 prevention protocols, as students in exit classes resume.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents, who visited some schools in the state, report that water, soaps , alcohol-based hand sanitisers...
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Kaduna Spends N16b On Security In Five Years
August 4, 2020 No Responses

Kaduna Spends N16b On Security In Five Years

Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, on Tuesday said the state government has spent about N16 billion on security in the last five years.   El-Rufai, who made the disclosure at a meeting with the Council of Emirs and Chiefs, on...
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PDP Set For State Congress In Plateau
August 4, 2020 No Responses

PDP Set For State Congress In Plateau

Acting Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, Mr Yakubu Chocho, on Tuesday said all is now set for the state congress to elect new leaders of the party in the state. Chocho told News Agency of Nigeria...
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Ondo Spends N3.13b On Workers’ Allowances, Bonus
August 4, 2020 No Responses

Ondo Spends N3.13b On Workers’ Allowances, Bonus

The Ondo State Government on Monday said it had spent over N3.13 billion to offset the outstanding allowances of workers and medical staff in the state.  Mr Donald Ojogo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, disclosed this on Monday...
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Oyo Defends N100b Bond
August 2, 2020 No Responses

Oyo Defends N100b Bond

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Saturday said the state government’s decision to finance developmental projects through borrowings was in order. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists in Ibadan, Olaniyan explained that su...
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Moderate Celebrations
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Moderate Celebrations

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival. Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message released on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, urged the Muslim f...
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Niger Signs N10b MoU For 40km Road
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Niger Signs N10b MoU For 40km Road

The Niger State government has signed N10 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manzuwa Nigeria Ltd. for the construction of 40 kilometers road in the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger said during the signing of the MoU on Thursday...
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Abia Inaugurates Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Board
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Abia Inaugurates Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Board

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday inaugurated a seven-member board to manage the newly established Enyimba Automated Shoe factory. Speaking during the event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu urged the board to transform “Made in Abia” leather works into...
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Lagos Earmarks N1b To Boost Hospitality Sector
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Earmarks N1b To Boost Hospitality Sector

The Lagos State Government has earmarked N1 billion as part of COVID-19 bailout for the hospitality sector in the state.  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Wednesday in Ikeja during the 6th Lagos Corporate Assembly, tagged:.....
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Boat Accident: LASWA Hands Over Captain, Passengers To Police
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Boat Accident: LASWA Hands Over Captain, Passengers To Police

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has handed over the captain and passengers rescued from the Tuesday evening boat accident  to the marine police for further investigations and sanctions. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nige...
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Enugu Reviews 2020 Budget From N169b To 146b
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Enugu Reviews 2020 Budget From N169b To 146b

The Enugu State Government has proposed  downward review of the 2020 budget from N169.5 billion to N146.4 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during the budget review on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Dr. David Ug...
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Group Cautions Kano Against Fresh Loan
July 28, 2020 No Responses

Group Cautions Kano Against Fresh Loan

A political pressure group, Kwankwasiyya Movement, has cautioned Kano State Government against fresh loan from China Development Bank to finance light rail project in the state. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists on Monday, Mr Aminu A...
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Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Implores Farmers On Export Opportunities, e-Commerce

The Lagos State Government is to set up an e-commerce hub for farmers and producers in the state.   According to the State Government, the proposed hub is expected to help farmers produce in hygienic condition for export purposes.The State Acting...
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Two Passengers Killed As Container Falls On Bus In Lagos
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Two Passengers Killed As Container Falls On Bus In Lagos

Two persons died on Sunday while three others were injured when a 20-feet container fell on a commercial bus at Ilasamaja on the Oshodi-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (L...
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