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By Ismaila Isah A quiet revolution is unfolding in Nigeria’s North-central geopolitical region and it is certainly a game changer in the making. Kogi State, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has emerged as a beacon of economic transformation and smart governance. The recent announcement of the of commitment towards the…

By Dan Nandom The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) is projecting that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 5.4 percent in 2025 on the back of the 3.4 percent 2024 growth. This according to the policy think tank is based on the year-on-year impact of the economic policies of the Tinubu administration…

By Thompson Yamput The Young Leaders Network (YLN) has raised concerns over the recent decision by the Ministries of Education in Bauchi, Kebbi, and Kano States to shut down all junior and senior secondary schools for the duration of Ramadan fasting. The Network through its Spokesman,  Mr. Seun Justin-Onarinde, in a statement issued in Bauchi…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the general public against fuel scooping and mixed loading in Kogi State. Mr Odogiyon Moses, Deputy Corps Commander and Head of Operations at the FRSC Kogi Sector Command in Lokoja, issued the warning…

By Zainab Oyekan The Plateau Governor’s wife, Mrs Helen Mutfwang has supported the couple with quadruplets in Jos on Saturday with cash donations , food and essential items. Mrs Mutfwang in a heartwarming gesture said that the visit was meant to pray and give support to the family of Mr and Mrs Samuel Atanu ,…

By Isaiah Eka The Lawyers Alert and the Media Health and Rights Initiative of Nigeria, have called for private sector involvement in the funding of health sector projects in Akwa Ibom. The two groups said at a virtual press conference on Saturday that private sector collaboration was critical to tackling health challenges such as tuberculosis,…

By Blessing Odega The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) chapter, has provided financial support to three of its ailing members. Mrs Victoria Samson, the Chairperson of the association and a nurse, said this on Friday in Jos. She stated that the gesture was aimed at offering both…

By Admin The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described Nigeria’s 2024 Gross Domestic Product GDP figure as a fair reflection of the success of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Niyi Akinsiju, IMPI noted that it was not surprising that the 3.40 per…

BIPC Responds To Its Ex-MD Claims By Emmanuel Antswen The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has filed its defence in a suit instituted by the company’s ex-managing director, Mr Alex Adum, at the National Industrial Court, Makurdi. When the case came up for mention on Friday in Makurdi, counsel to BIPC, Mr Nathans…