State News Archives — Page 5 of 64

October 16, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Inaugurates Edo Civil Service Commission

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, said his administration has over the last eight years undertaken deep-rooted reforms to change the attitude and thinking of workers in the State and reposition the State’s civil and public service...

October 15, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: Odubu Heads APC Transition Committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has released a list of a 24-member transition committee to work with a team from the Edo State government ahead of next month’s inauguration of the governor-elect Monday Okpebholo and deputy governo...

October 14, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Seeks Action On Cybersecurity

The Lagos State Government is joining the rest of the World to mark the Y2024 Cyber Security Awareness Month, with a challenge to all to prioritise online safety. According to the government, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. A statement by the...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Ondo, Edo Record More Lassa Fever Cases

THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases.The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola Tasks Shippers Council On Construction Of Gateway Inland Dry Port

THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has performed the ceremonial ground-breaking of the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Ogun.The Minister who performed the ceremony on Friday also directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to ens...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Delta To Distribute Fertilizers To Oil Palm, Casava, Plantain Farmers

Delta State Government is to distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers’ associations next week Tuesday as part of measures to boost food security and productivity in the state.Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a.....

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Edo Approves Gratuities For 2011 Retirees

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of gratuities to the pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2011. In a statement, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government, Community...

October 11, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Flags Off ‘Ember Months‘ Safety Campaign

The Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI) has flagged off the year 2024 Ember Months Safety Advocacy Campaign with the theme: “Road Safety; A Collective Responsibility for Economic Sustainability”. Speaking at the event held at Ojodu Berger...

October 9, 2024 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Lauds NDDC’s Chamber Of Commerce Initiative

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) for initiating the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA).The Governor, who was repr...

October 5, 2024 No Responses

CNG: FG Signs Partnership Agreement With Accredited Technicians In Ekiti

The Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo J. Osanipin, on Friday, 4th October 2024, joined the Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential CNG Initiative (pi-CNG), Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Ekiti State Govern...

October 5, 2024 No Responses

NDDC To Remodel Foreign Scholarship Scheme

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is to remodel its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship scheme to incorporate a tracking system to monitor the progress of its scholars after graduation, Addressing more than 200 scholars of the Commission, studying in...

October 5, 2024 No Responses

DATA INTEGRATION: LAGOS, NIMC EXPLORE COLLABORATION

In a significant step towards enhancing the synergy between National and State Identity Management systems, the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) hosted Principal Officials of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) at the Agency’...

October 4, 2024 No Responses

Delta Festival Begins Nov 22, Targets CEOs, Youths, Others

All is now set for the 2024 DELTA Festival (Delfest 2024) scheduled to hold at the DOME Event Centre, Opanam Road, Asaba from November 22 – 24, 2024. According to the organisers, the festival will serve the dual purpose of bringing...

October 3, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: PDP Supporters Protest At INEC Office

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State staged a protest on Wednesday at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City, the state capital. The party supporters, who wielded placards and PDP insignia,...