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Ogun Community Leaders Praise Abiodun For Fulfilling Decades Promises

ISIWO, ODOGBOLU LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Committee of Isiwo and Area Development Association (ISADA), in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for redeeming the promises of his predecessors by constructing the collapsed Aloro Bridge which had been abandoned for decades. This …

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Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Metro Installs New President, Promises Sustained Development

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, District 9111, has installed Rtn. Abiodun Ogundaini as the 23rd Rotary President at the installation ceremony, held at The Event Tower, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Speaking at his installation ceremony, Ogundaini stated that the board and members of …

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Abiodun Describes CDAs, Trade Unions Bedrock For Sustainable Economic Growth, Approves N500m For Artisans, Traders (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Trade Unions as the bedrock for sustainable economic growth, saying, “any government that under-estimates the role of artisans and trade unions, do so at his own peril”. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this …

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Ogun Govt Congratulates Ajayi, New DSS DG

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has felicitated the new Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by …

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FOSAD Urges FG To Revert International Passport Fees To Affordable Price

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed concern over the recent increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport in Nigeria, which now exceeds the national minimum wage.  In a statement jointly e-signed by Dr. Stephen Nwala, President of FOSAD, and Dr. Uzor Ngoladi, Secretary General of …

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Behold Luxembourg: World’s Richest Country Per Capita

LUXEMBOURG, GERMANY – Luxembourg is currently recognized as the richest country in the world based on its GDP per capita (PPP) of $143,742, according to the 2024 IMF report. Trailing behind Luxembourg are Ireland, Singapore, and Qatar, with GDP per capita figures of $133,895, $133,737, and $112,282, respectively. Contrary to …

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FHA’s Rehabilitation Of Festac Town Ongoing

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is advancing its development projects in Festac Town, Lagos. The ongoing road rehabilitation on 1st Avenue is set to extend to 11th Road as part of the initial phase of the project. In addition to roadwork, the FHA has begun installing solar-powered …

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Crisis Rocks MAPOLY Microfinance Bank Over Imposition Of MD, Registrar, Others Indicted

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) and some community leaders of the town have alleged the Chairman, Governing Council of Mapoly, Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun of conniving with the institution’s Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Elewedalu to install new micro finance Managing Director, Mr. Ayodeji Adeolu Jibodun. They …

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Osinbajo, Obi, Others Are Special Guests At US Democratic National Convention In Chicago

WASHINGTON DC, USA – Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, alongside other notable Nigerian political figures, were at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Special Guests of the National Democratic Institute based in Washington DC. Osinbajo, the LP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 polls and the former …

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Pension: Retired Federal Directors Cry Out Against PENCOM, PFAs

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Retired Federal Directors on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have cried out over the scheme saying it is a modern slavery tool fashioned to annihilate workers to death in abject poverty. The association in a statement signed by Lawrence Ojabo , media and advocacy , Technical Team …

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