As part of his fact-finding and inspection tour of Federal water supply, dam, and irrigation projects in the South West, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, visited the Ilesha Water Supply Project in Ilesha, Osun State, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the current status...
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Omokaro Urges FG to Partner with Private Sector for Improved Humanitarian Service.
( UPSOUND- DR. CHRISTOPHER OTABAR, MEDICAL EXPERT AND OSAHON OKUNBO, PHILANTHROPIST). END. Federal Government have been charged to work in synergy with private sector to improve humanitarian services across the country. This they say will aid to eradicate poverty in Nigeria. Director General of the Nigerian Senior Citizens Commission, Emem Omokaro gave the...
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Ogbese Dam When Completed Will Enhance Food Production, Job Creation, and Economic Growth — Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has emphasized that the Ogbese Multi-purpose Dam in Ekiti State, once completed, will significantly boost food production, create jobs, and drive economic growth, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During his inspection of the dam’s progress on Wednesday, August...
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FG, World Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing SURWASH and Irrigation Projects
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Sustainable Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) and irrigation projects across Nigeria in partnership with the World Bank. This renewed commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by World Bank Country Director, Mr. Ndiame Diop, to...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF ABDULLAHI SULEIMAN ANGO AS MANDATE SECRETARY FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize youth development and empowerment in the Federal Capital Territory. The...
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Kwara Residents Demand Government Intervention Over Land Grabbing
In Kwara State, over 5,000 internally displaced individuals are urgently seeking government intervention following claims of land grabbing, property demolitions, and forceful acquisition of properties in Ilorin. The affected residents, who spoke through their spokesperson Pastor Tope Ajetumobi, have appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu for immediate action. The group is demanding that the Group...
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Pheelangwah Assumes Office as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation
Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has assumed duties as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. He took over from Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi,FCNA who retired from the Federal Civil Service on Monday, 22nd July, 2024. The official handover ceremony took place today, 24th July 2024, at the Conference Room of the...
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MINING AFRICAN MINISTERS PLAN HARDER RULES TO ADD VALUE
During the Ministerial Roundtable yesterday, which kicked off the annual Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) in Abuja, stronger measures to reduce raw mineral exports and increase value addition were the main topic of discussion amongst African mining ministers. The actions include supporting indigenous miners, reviewing license fees, royalties, and charges upward, and...
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FG Rice Inputs Intervention to Boost Production: Kwara RIFAN Coordinator
Rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed optimism that the federal government’s provision of farm inputs will significantly enhance food production in Nigeria. Mallam Muhammed Salihu, the Coordinator of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State Chapter, made this statement during a press briefing at the distribution of inputs to about 1,500 rice...
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UNILORIN, UNIBADAN Students Emerge Winners of Climate Risk Research Challenge 2023
The University of Ilorin and University of Ibadan have emerged winners of the Climate Risk Research Challenge 2023, a prestigious event that recognizes innovative research and dedication to addressing climate risk and resilience in the agriculture sector. The event, hosted by the University of Ibadan, brought together winning teams from both universities, highlighting their contributions...