Geologists Task LASG On Robust Groundwater Management
By Oluwatope Lawanson Geologists have urged the Lagos State Government to consider engineered approaches to manage aquifer recharge, saline intrusion for a robust groundwater management system. They made the recommendations at a Stakeholders Engagement on Lagos Groundwater Demonstrator Project held in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that that the…
Kogi Govt Proposes 32-Year Development Plan
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government is to present a bill for legislation on a 32-year development plan from 2024 to 2056. This is contained in the 2025 Budget estimate the state Governor, Alhaji Ahmeed Ododo, presented to the Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday. Ododo, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja by…
JUTH Nurses Solicit Additional Training To Enhance Qualitative Healthcare Delivery
By Blessing Odega The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) branch has appealed for more training and retraining of nurses to boost qualitative healthcare delivery. Mrs Victoria Samson, Chairperson, NANNM, JUTH branch, made the appeal at the commemoration of the 2024 International Nurses Week and fundraising for its…
Women Security Networks Elect New Leadership In Plateau
By Zainab Oyekan The Women Peace and Security Networks have elected new leadership in Plateau to promote peace and work for the security of women, children, and the general public. The newly elected coordinator of the network, Mrs Bridget Dakyes, outlined her team’s strategic priorities, emphasising the need to strengthen network membership through effective…
Family Planning Beyond Mere Health Intervention – Medical Expert
By Francis Onyeukwu A medical expert, Dr Ejike Oji, on Wednesday in Abuja, called on Nigerians to see family planning beyond mere health intervention, but as a transformative tool to empower individuals, strengthen families and accelerate national development. Oji, who is the Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2024, made…
Ododo Presents Maiden N582.4bn Budget Proposal To Kogi Assembly
By Admin Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday presented his Maiden State Budget proposal of N582.4 billion for the year 2025 to the state to the House of Assembly. The budget tagged “Budget of Inclusive Development” is the first annual appropriation bill presentation by the governor to the House of Assembly since he assumed…
Pateau: OBJ Urges Christians To Prioritize Unity, Love As 16 Sacked PDP Lawmakers Offer Thanksgiving
By Admin The former Nigerian President, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, retired, has urged Christians to prioritize Love and unity of purpose for effective growth and development of the Country. Obasanjo gave the charge on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the Church of Christ In Nation (COCIN) Headquarters, Jos, organized by the 16 Plateau PDP House…
Kogi Tragedy: IGP Orders Immediate Investigation In To Boat Mishap
By Admin A devastating boat accident occurred on November 29, 2024, in Kupa Local Government Area, Kogi State, leaving multiple passengers unaccounted for. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered for an immediate investigation into the devastating boat accident that occurred on Nov. 29 in Kupa Local Government Area, Kogi. the IG,…
Leverage Property Taxation To Boost IGR – Estate Surveyors Advise Govt.
By Blessing Odega The Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Plateau branch, has advised the state government to leverage property or land taxation to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Mr Emmanuel Adeleke, Plateau NIESV Chairman, gave the advice on Friday in Jos at its annual lecture with the theme “Evaluating the Current…
Association Poised To boost Cowpea, Beans Production In Benue – New Coordinator
By Peter Amine The Cow and Beans Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association, has appointed Mr Vitalis Tarnongu, as coordinator of its Benue chapter, with the promise to boost production in the state. Mr Sunday Ojonugwa, National Secretary of the association, announced Tarnongu’s appointment in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
