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Feb

2025

FGN Urges Cement Price Reduction Amid Economic Recovery, Proposes New Price

FG Urges Cement Price Reduction Amid Economic Recovery, Proposed New Price The Federal Government has urged cement manufacturers to lower prices to N7,000, citing improved economic conditions. This call was made by the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, during a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on February 26, 2025, according to a statement on the ministry’s website. Umahi noted that the naira has stabilized at about N1,400 per dollar, and petrol prices have dropped, creating a conducive environment for reduced cement costs. He criticized the current price of N9,500, pointing out that manufacturers increased prices…

Feb

2025

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Guardians Of Heritage, Architects Of Tomorrow: Abia’s Royal Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Guardians of Heritage, Architects of Tomorrow: Abia’s Royal Renaissance Today's thought emphasizes the dual role of all our Royal Fathers as protectors of culture and drivers of progress, while "renaissance" adds a dynamic, aspirational tone aligned with Dr Alex Chioma Otti's vision of a revitalized Abia. Bridging Heritage and Development Governor Otti once told a gathering of like minds: Abia State, a cultural and economic hub in southeastern Nigeria,. From research and conversation with a select number of persons on the phone as I gathered materials, she comprises 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each governed by a blend of modern…

Feb

2025

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Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said. More to come…

Feb

2025

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Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn The ongoing crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn following the withdrawal of all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda. The development, which comes amid a leadership tussle within the Assembly, has left the Speaker vulnerable to potential attacks. An aide to the Speaker, speaking in confidence to Vanguard, confirmed that security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), were withdrawn on Thursday morning without any replacement. “In the early hours of Thursday, we woke up to the…

Feb

2025

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First Made-In-Nigeria Helicopter Arriving Soon

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, News Flash

First Made-in-Nigeria helicopter Arriving soon The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said the engineering work on the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion. The agency promised that it would soon fly the Nigerian chopper. The Project Manager of NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, announced this yesterday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency. The focus group engagement, which was attended by inventors and manufacturers from the academia and private sectors in Kaduna, was meant to promote local manufacturing, innovation, and the adoption of Made-in-Nigeria products. The forum brought…

Feb

2025

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Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI LAUNCHES ABIAFIRST EDUCATION PROGRAMME, VOWS TO LEAD IN QUALITATIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. "AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme…

Feb

2025

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NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash

NYSC Members posted to Ohafia LGA Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. Earlier today, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Ohafia LGA paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The corps members, led by their Community Liaison Officer (CLO), were warmly received by the mayor. The primary purpose of the visit was for the corps members to mark their presence and introduce themselves to the mayor. This gesture was aimed at fostering a positive relationship between the corps members and the local government…

Feb

2025

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The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Inaugurates The Committee To Oversee Crowd Ranching In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF OHAFIA LGA, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU INAUGURATES THE COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE CROWD RANCHING IN OHAFIA LGA. The official inauguration of the Crowd Ranching Implementation Committee in Ohafia LGA, by the Executive Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu today marks a significant milestone in the region's agricultural development.The long term goal is to create an abundance of livestock, making products and derivatives affordable and accessible to low-income consumers in rural and urban areas. The whole idea is to create a surplus of livestock not just in the local market but statewide and beyond.Expectedly, this will drive down costs,…

Feb

2025

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NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

News Flash, Personality, Security

NAFDAC DG Raises The Alarm Over Death Threats The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried threats to her life and the safety of agency staff. She urged authorities to provide them with better protection. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while cracking down on fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country. She also renewed her call for the death penalty against those dealing in counterfeit drugs, describing them as merchants of death who put millions of lives at…

Feb

2025

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Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. The price adjustment, according to Dangote was designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan season, while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace. Recall that Dangote has severally reduced the prices of petrol and other…