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Ododo presents N582.4bn 2025 budget to Kogi Assembly
2 days ago · Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday, presented an Appropriation Bill of N582.4 billion for 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. Ododo, while presenting the Appropriation bill christened: “Budget of Inclusive Development” in Lokoja, said N279.59 billion, representing 48.01 per cent of the budget had been earmarked for […]
Obi urges Nigerians to document accomplishments — NEWSVERGE
2 days ago · Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has encouraged Nigerians to document their achievements for the benefit of others. Obi made this statement at the public presentation of Sen. Chris Anyanwu’s book, “Bold Leap,” in Abuja on Monday. Obi commended Anyanwu for her remarkable documentary, emphasising the importance of documenting experiences for future generations.
NASS pledges commitment to youth entrepreneurship, economic …
2 days ago · The National Assembly has pledged to continue to formulate laws and support policies and initiatives that will strengthen youth entrepreneurship and economic inclusion in Nigeria. Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, stated this at the 2024 Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge (UEC), organised by Ugwumba Centre for Leadership Development in Africa (UCLDA), on Tuesday in […]
Sani presents N790bn 2025 budget to state assembly
3 days ago · Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday presented the 2025 proposed budget amounting to N790 billion to the State House of Assembly. The Governor stated that N553 billion goes for capital expenditures, representing 70 per cent, with N553 billion while N237 billion goes to recurrent expenditures, representing 40 per cent of the total budget. […]
Aiyedatiwa never used state funds for governorship election — Ajulo
3 days ago · Dr Olukayode Ajulo, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Ondo State, says Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa did not use state fund in the last governorship election. Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said this in his keynote speech during a one-day colloquium on Ondo State Public Complaints Financial Crime And Anti-Corruption Law 2022 on […]
Atiku support group urges Tinubu on INEC's reform — NEWSVERGE
3 days ago · Nigerian Youth For Atiku (NYFA), a support group of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take steps toward reforming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group’s Director of Communications (Nigeria and Diaspora), Mr Dare Dada, gave the advice in a statement, on …
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FG reiterates commitment to security, environmental protection. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to prioritising security and environmental protection for Nigeria’s socioeconomic...
Flood takes over residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki - NEWSVERGE
Jul 3, 2024 · Flood has taken over residential areas and major roads in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State following heavy rainfall in the past few days. It was reported that the rain which lasted for many hours on Wednesday resulted in flooding in residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki and other strategic locations. Some of the affected areas included Epe, […]
Tinubu approves N10bn for youth empowerment in FCT
Oct 28, 2024 · The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu has approved a N10 billion Youth Development Fund to empower youths in FCT. Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday. He […]