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The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, announced on Wednesday that the state government is committed to enhancing access to quality education under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The state has successfully constructed and rehabilitated over 1,474 classrooms, with an additional 332 ongoing projects. In addition, the state has supplied over 8,800 two-seater desks and benches for public primary schools and nearly 4,000 desks for junior secondary schools. The government has also provided 2,395 pieces of furniture for teachers in both primary and junior secondary schools. To address staffing shortages, Ogun State recruited 3,000 teachers and abolished…

Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are considering writing a letter to President Bola Tinubu regarding the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. The decision follows a marathon meeting between members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and lawmakers on Monday at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina, Lagos. Sources say the GAC believes Obasa’s removal on January 13, 2025, was illegal and disrespectful to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. A GAC member, Chief Muraina Taiwo, confirmed that lawmakers were advised to write to the President to communicate their grievances. He added that the…

The Federal Government has approved N452 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of 14 major roads nationwide, under the Renewed Hope Administration’s infrastructure initiative. Announced by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, following the 23rd Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the funding will expedite the completion of these projects and enhance connectivity across various states. Among the approved projects is the N22 billion Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State, set to be handled by GR Building Construction Limited. Other key projects include the N26.335 billion rehabilitation of the Odukpani Junction section of the Calabar–Ikom–Ogoja Road in Cross River State, the N10.89…

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved over N542 million for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and other internal exams for public school students. The funds, disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, will cover the registration fees for the Basic Six and Common Entrance Examination (CCE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and UTME for students in public schools across the state. A total of N145.4 million has been allocated for 25,100 pupils sitting for Basic Six and CCE, N215.2 million for 30,500 BECE students, and N181.7 million for 18,734 UTME candidates, amounting to N542.4 million in…

In a significant shift within Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, several oil marketers have begun removing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) logo from their filling stations. This comes as independent dealers move away from franchise agreements with the state-owned oil giant, citing fierce price competition following a recent reduction in refined product prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Sources indicate that many marketers, particularly those based in Lagos, are rebranding their stations in response to a recent price drop by the Dangote refinery, which slashed its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N950 to N890 per litre,…

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Monday inaugurated the new Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia, Zakkat, and Hubusi Commissions in a move aimed at further strengthening the state’s Islamic governance framework. The announcement was made public in a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi DawakinTofa, on Tuesday. During the inauguration, Governor Yusuf highlighted the influential role of Kano in the Islamic world, noting the state’s numerous renowned scholars, Islamiyya schools, and Islamic study centres. He reaffirmed the importance of these commissions in maintaining the state’s Islamic values and improving the well-being of its people. The governor…

A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a sharp rebuke against his successor, Governor Uba Sani, accusing him of sycophancy and pandering to President Bola Tinubu for personal gain. El-Rufai’s criticism followed remarks made by Sani during a TVC News interview on Monday, February 3, where the governor expressed surprise at the increasing criticism of Tinubu’s administration from some of the founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his response via a tweet on Tuesday, February 4, El-Rufai alleged that Sani’s unwavering support for President Tinubu was driven by the over N150 billion in federal…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, February 4, expressed grave concerns over the unethical practice of transferring ongoing cases without authorisation and the misuse of public office by certain police officers and individuals. These actions, he stated, not only undermine investigations but also erode public trust in the police force. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP made it clear that such practices would no longer be tolerated under his leadership. He emphasised that transparency, professionalism, and accountability must be the core values guiding policing in Nigeria. “The IGP has…

Nigeria has announced significant domestic health sector investments following a shift in the United States’ (U.S.) development assistance policy. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved two major initiatives, aimed at bolstering human capital development and sustaining essential healthcare services across the country. The approved plans include a $1 billion initiative to enhance human capital development and N4.8 billion for the Presidential Treatment Programme for HIV patients. The announcement came after the U.S. government imposed an emergency humanitarian waiver, pausing its previous funding for HIV treatment in developing countries, which included support for Nigeria’s HIV initiatives. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the…

The Nigerian government has expressed its intention to reduce the country’s reliance on external debt financing as part of a broader strategy to explore alternative sources of funding beyond traditional multilateral loans. This shift is expected to support Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and sustainability. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this announcement during a meeting with the World Bank Executive Director, Dr. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed. Edun emphasised that the government’s focus remains on fostering a business-friendly environment, one that attracts sustainable investments and drives private sector-led growth. Dr. Ahmed, who is the…