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Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), convened a meeting with Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Muhammed Muhammadu, to facilitate the distribution of fertilisers to farmers in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) affected by the 2018 flooding. The distribution, approved by Muhammadu, is part of
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Yarra Council in Melbourne is urging the State Government to provide additional support for public housing residents, particularly in high-rise towers, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As Melbourne enters stage 3 stay-at-home restrictions, the council is advocating for measures to prevent another sudden lockdown situation for public housing towers. Yarra
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Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has commissioned new borehole projects in Ire-Akari Estate, Asolo Area in Ona-Ara Local Government, and Irepodun, Maku community in Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State. The electric-powered borehole projects were constructed and donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, handed over fertilizers to the Kogi State Government for distribution to farmers affected by flood. The minister also spot-checked the disbursement of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) under the Emergency Agricultural Intervention Programme for farmers affected by conflicts
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The Zamfara state government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has initiated a program aimed at increasing school enrollment and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state. The program, which involves the distribution of educational grants to over 10,000 children, was launched at Maradun town, the headquarters of Maradun
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The Oyo state government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), distributed relief materials to over 300 residents in the Afijio local government area who lost properties and means of livelihood during the 2019 rainstorm and flood disaster. The relief materials, including food items, beddings, and building materials,
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In a bid to alleviate the scarcity of potable water among residents of Gombe State, the government has secured a loan from the African Development Bank to construct 661 solar-powered, motorized, and hand-operated boreholes across the state. This initiative is part of the Inuwa Yahaya-led APC administration's efforts
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A recent study published in the Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government has found that fiscal decentralization has a positive impact on local economic development in Serbia. The research, conducted by the London School of Economics and Political Science, analyzed the contribution of fiscal decentralization to successful local economic
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Researchers at the University of Donja Gorica have published a new study on the impact of taxation policy on households' spirits consumption in Montenegro. The study applied a two-part methodology to Household Budget Survey data and found that effective taxation policy can decrease consumption and increase public revenues, with
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Governor Steve Bullock today announced significant funding through the federal CARES Act to support local meat processing infrastructure and capacity in Montana, as well as to provide additional financial assistance for small businesses and reimburse local governments for COVID-19 related expenses. This investment aims to bolster Montana's food
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Montana Governor Steve Bullock has issued a news release announcing funding through the federal CARES Act to support local meat processing and small businesses. The Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant will provide $2,000,000 to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. The
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Governor Steve Bullock's administration has announced a $2 million grant program to enhance Montana's meat processing infrastructure, utilizing funding from the federal CARES Act. The Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant aims to strengthen local meat processing capacity and aid small and medium-sized meat processors affected by
