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FG Launches ₦250bn MOFI Real Estate Fund

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The fund, a two hundred and fifty billion naira initiative is designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the signing ceremony in his office in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]

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Deputy Speaker Assures Nigerians of Brighter Future @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extend his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, urging hope, renewal, and optimism for a brighter future. He reflects on the significant progress made in the outgoing year and assured Nigerians that the new year will bring promise and possibility. Kalu expresses pride in the legislative milestones achieved in the past year, which have laid the groundwork for a […]

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Speaker Abbas Urges Nigerians to Renew Hopes @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes for the upcoming year 2025. Speaker Abbas expresses optimism that improvements will be seen in the new year and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He says despite the existing challenges confronting the nation and its people, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, is implementing necessary measures to enhance the quality of life […]

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Over 100 Osun Traditional Rulers Endorse Gov. Adeleke for Second Term

...describe Bamidele Salam as best Representative so far in the constituency By Oluwakemi Kindness In a show of unity, over 100 traditional rulers (Obas) from the four local governments of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo federal constituency of Osun State have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office. The endorsement was made at an end-of-year summit convened by Representative Bamidele Salam, member representing Ede north, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal constituency in the National […]

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Climate Change: Kogi Governor Presents N3B to Eighty Communities

By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented the sum of three billion Naira (3,000,000,000) to over 2,381 direct beneficiaries in over 170 groups from 80 communities impacted by climate change under the Community Revolving Fund of the Agro-climate Resilience in Semi-arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in partnership with the World Bank Group. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah made this known in a statement, saying the Governor presented cheques to the beneficiaries at […]

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Wike expresses satisfaction with development in the FCT

By Adenekan Sofiat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of infrastructure development in the territory, citing significant milestones achieved in recent months. Speaking on Monday after inspecting several ongoing projects, including a flyover bridge at Nicon Junction, the construction of Justices’ Quarters in Katampe District, and various access roads, Wike commended the contractors' efforts and the federal government's support. "The public is the ultimate judge of my performance in the […]

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D.G NILDS Tasks Journalists on Ethical Practice as Society Watchdog

By: Oluwakemi Kindness Practitioners of the Fourth Estate of the Realm have been tasked on the need for ethics in their reportages of the society for National development. This is according to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, who caution journalists against the flagrant disrespect for the standard and procedure of Journalism. Professor Sulaiman gave the advice on Sunday, when the leaderships of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Kwara […]

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NCC APPROVES DISCONNECTION OF EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED FROM MTN NIGERIA

By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) due to the non-payment of interconnect charges. In a statement issued by the NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Commission says the Exchange was notified from MTN’s application, given the opportunity to respond and present its case. It notes that a thorough review of the situation, including the circumstances surrounding Exchange's indebtedness, the Commission concludes that […]

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Police arrest 23 suspected criminals, recover weapons At Christmas Funfare

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives across several states in the country have apprehended armed robbers, cultists and hoodlums targeting fun seekers and engaging in gangsterism during Christmas celebration. The arrests was at the instance of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to commands and formations to emplace unalloyed anti crime strategies towards ensuring adequate safety and security during this festive period. A statement on Friday December 25, 2024, says at about 1:am, the police […]

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