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Yobe Approves N4.267bn for Education, Water

Yobe state governor Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam has approved N4.2 bn for the execution of various projects, the Commissioner for Information Alhaji Goni Fika has said. Speaking after the Executive Council Meeting at the Government House, Damaturu, Fika said the council had approved the construction of...

Kwara to Rehabilitate and Build New Hospitals

As part of efforts towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Kwara State through 500 metre access to quality health care in line with Shared Prosperity, the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to rehabilitate all existing general hospitals in...

Oyo to construct 624 houses in Ibadan

The Oyo State government is to construct 624 housing units at Km 22 Estate, Iwo Road, Ibadan, through a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement. The new estate comprises 122 units of semi-detached two-bedroom bungalows; 95 units of semi-detached three-bedroom bungalows, eight units of semi-detached two-bedroom...

Gov Obi Calls for Effective Water Transportation

Anambra governor Peter Obi has said that efficient inland water transportation is necessary in the transformation of the national economy to actualise Vision 20 20 20. Obi said this when the management team of the Federal Inland Waterways Authority paid him a courtesy visit at...

Rivers Commissions Ultra-Modern Market

Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has assured Rivers people of more people oriented projects in the state following the commissioning of the first phase of the ultra-modern Mile 1 Market Complex in Port Harcourt. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George...

Rivers Signs Multi-million Naira Contract for Electricity Supply

The Rivers State government and Schneider Electric, global specialist in energy management, have signed a contract valued at €20 million for the supply of electricity within the state and its environs.The contract which has an implementation deadline of June 30, 2012, confers on Schneider...