State News Archives — Page 5 of 22

May 1, 2022 No Responses

NLC Urges C/River Govt To Implement Promotion, Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River State on Sunday called on Gov. Ben Ayade to implement workers’ promotion from 2016 till date. Chairman of NLC in the state, Mr Ben Ukpepi, made the call in Calabar during...

April 30, 2022 No Responses

Theman Takes Over As Gombe FRSC Sector Commander

Corps Commander, Felix Theman has been posted to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Gombe State Command, as the new Sector Commander. The command’s Public Relation Officer, Janet Kassa, in a statement on Saturday explained that the new sector...

March 18, 2022 No Responses

Jonathan Seeks Support For Eraskon Lubricant, NCDMB Partnership

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has commended ERASKCORP Nigeria Limited for bringing the company to Bayelsa State maintaining that the establishment of the company will improve the internally generated revenue of the state. Speaking on Thursday in Ye...

February 14, 2022 No Responses

Edo Confiscates 2,375 Logs

Edo State has confiscated 2,375 logs of wood at the Gelegele Seaport as part of efforts to rid the state of illegal loggers. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Mr Lucky Wasa, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria...

February 3, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Reviews Roadworthiness Certificate, Unveils Booking System

The Lagos State Government has introduced a Booking System to stem the surge recorded at some vehicle inspection centres. This followed the assessment of the ‘No Vehicle Inspection, No Road Worthiness Certificate’ Policy which commenced in January 20...

January 22, 2022 No Responses

A’Ibom Targets N43.8b Revenue In 2022

The Akwa Ibom Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Service is set to generate N43.8 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2022. Mr Okon Okon, the Executive Chairman of the board, made this known while interacting with Journalists in Uyo ...

January 21, 2022 No Responses

A’Ibom Canvasses Support For BUA Petrochemical Project

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ini Ememobong, says the BUA Petrochemical project in the state is capable of adding value to its economy. Ememobong told Journalists in Uyo on Thursday that the project, to...

December 21, 2021 No Responses

Lagos Signs N137.3b Bond Issuance For Key Infrastructural Projects

The Lagos State Government on Monday signed the issuance of N137.3 billion bond, aimed at executing key infrastructural projects in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the conclusion ...

November 23, 2021 No Responses

Niger Spends N5b On Security In Two Years

The Niger Government said it spent more than N5 billion in the last two years on general security in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said this while addressing Journalists in Minna on Tuesday. ...

October 18, 2021 No Responses

Edo Appoints CPCS Transaction Adviser For Benin River Port

Edo State has appointed port logistics and infrastructure firm, CPCS transaction advisers for Benin River Port. This was made known at the maiden Nigeria International Maritime Summit (NIMS) recently held in Lagos with the session theme “Achieving ...

September 29, 2021 No Responses

Oyo Targets N79.8b IGR In 2022

The Oyo State Government has projected Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N79.8 billion for the 2022 fiscal year. State Governor, Seyi Makinde made this known on Wednesday in Ibadan, while presenting the state budget proposal...

September 21, 2021 No Responses

Bayelsa Bemoans Loss Of OML 46 To Ex-Partners

The Management of Bayelsa Oil Company Limited has said that the loss of its operating license in the last marginal oilfields licensing rounds was due to betrayal by its former partners. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the...

August 26, 2021 No Responses

Akwa-Ibom To NAFDAC: Give Women Concession On Product Registration

The Akwa-Ibom government has called on the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to urgently give concession to women in the state on product registration. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Ini Adiakpan, made the call on...