Fire razes 15 shops in Ilorin market

… N25bn properties saved by Fire officers Fire on Wednesday night razed the popular Oja Tuntun Market in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, gutting 15 of the over 1,000 shops in the process. We reliably gathered that the fire started around 10:30 pm while efforts of the State Fire service by their timely intervention saved properties…

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AUDA-NEPAD’s 68th Steering Committee Meeting Takes stock of Progress made

The 68th Steering Committee Meeting of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) convened on October 31 and November 1, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Representatives from 33 African Union Member-States came together to review updates on AUDA-NEPAD’s program implementation and Agenda 2063 progress, along with discussions on outcomes and decisions from previous statutory meetings, ensuring…

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Unemployment driving Nigerian graduates into ‘Class Suicide’ – Report

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a significant drop in Nigeria’s unemployment rate from 33.3 to 4.1 percent. Despite this optimistic figure, the stark reality across the nation paints a different picture. A considerable number of Nigerian graduates, especially those from tertiary institutions, continue to grapple with unemployment. The struggle is evident nationwide, as…

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2344 cases of Gender Based Violence recorded in FCT – Official

The Mandate Secretary for Women and Children Affairs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Adedayo Bejamins-Laniyi, says 2,344 cases of Gender-based violence (GBV) have been reported in the territory. Benjamins-Laniyi made this known during a meeting with On Air Personalities (OAPs), influencers, and media personalities on Thursday in Abuja. She admitted that there are…

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Gov. Adeleke Flaunts Progress in Mining Sector, Says Mining Processing to Start in 2024

Governor Ademola Adeleke has applauded progress and successes his administration recorded in the mining sector with securing shareholding within Segilola Operating Limited and enforcement of environmental standards in mining operations among others. Responding to a situation brief submitted by his Special Adviser on Mining and Solid Minerals, ProfLukuman Adekilekun Jimoda,Governor Adeleke recalled that a year…

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Gov. Adeleke Directs Investigation into Night Raid on Ayegbaju Market

●Says No Government Official Is Involved No government official is involved in the overnight raid on Ayegbaju market, officials of both Ministries of Commerce and Environment have disclosed. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed reads; “Following the reported overnight raid by unidentified individuals, the ministries clarified that they have…

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