State News Archives — Page 4 of 25

February 15, 2024 No Responses

Ogun Unveils N5billion Palliatives For Residents

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the commencement of N5 billion palliatives as part of measures to cushion the impact of the current socio-economic hardship being experienced by residents. Briefing Journalists on Wednesday, the Governor also approved food palliatives...

February 9, 2024 No Responses

NADDC DG Inspects Ado-Ekiti Training Center

Following the completion of final installation works of equipment at the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Automotive Training Centre, located at Ilawe Road, Ado Ekiti, the Director General, NADDC, Mr. Joseph Osanipin on Thursday, Febr...

January 22, 2024 No Responses

Osun To Establish State Security Trust Fund

As part of efforts to secure lives and property of residents in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the establishment of a State Security Trust Fund as a matter of urgency. In response to logistic and operational needs of...

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 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...

September 5, 2023 No Responses

Edo Begins Free Transport Service Sept 11

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved free transport service for passengers across all Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS) routes to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government on people of the State....

August 31, 2023 No Responses

Lagos State Pays N2.017b To 644 Retirees

LAGOS State Government paid N2.017 billion as retirement benefits to 644 of its retirees on Wednesday. Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, (LASPEC) Mr Babalola Obilana, disclosed this at the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation fo...

August 24, 2023 No Responses

British Govt Harps On Regeneration Of Edo State’s Forest Resources

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery has reinstated Britain’s commitment to support the Nigerian Government as part of efforts to preserve the forest and other natural resources for the benefit of future generation. Mr. Montgomer...

August 23, 2023 No Responses

34 Years After, Obaseki Settles Benefits Of Former Governor, Ambrose Alli

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has settled the benefits and gratuity of former Governor, late Professor Ambrose Alli. This is coming 34 years after the demise of Alli. Alli was the first Executive Governor of the former Bendel State...

July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). In a statement, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement reads: “...

June 22, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the assignment of portfolios to the new Commissioners who were recently inaugurated as members of the Edo State Executive Council (EXCO). The governor had on Tuesday, June 13, inaugurated 15 new com...

June 19, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: Bidders Inspect Project Site

As part of measures by the Edo State Government to fast-track the development of the Benin Port, bidders for the project have visited and inspected the confluence of the Benin River and Osse River, to assess the site conditions and available...

June 18, 2023 No Responses

Edo Partners NCDMB On Benin Enterprise Park

The Edo State Government has pledged to realise the Benin Enterprise Park project, noting that on completion, the project will boost economic activities in the State and transform its fortunes. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Strategy,...

June 16, 2023 No Responses

Edo Modular Refineries Hit 300,000 bbls Crude Order

Duport Midstream Company Limited (DMCL), which operates the 2500 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery in Egbokor, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, has placed an order for 100,000 barrels of crude (bbls) from Oza oil OML 11, operated...