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The Kebbi State Government has expressed interest in partnering with the Government of Romania to establish a mining company in Yauri and Ngaski Local Government Areas, Yauri Emirate. This collaboration aims to tap into Romania's mining expertise, which has been formally indicated in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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New York State has taken significant steps to bolster its cybersecurity measures, signing into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a vital piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the state's cybersecurity and resilience against mounting digital threats. The bill was announced in Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State
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As part of the Nigerian Army's 162nd anniversary celebration, the 6 Division conducted an environmental sanitation exercise in Igwuruta-Etche road in Etche LGA and Elele community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The sanitation exercise aimed to create awareness and improve civil-military relations efforts. The event
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As part of the government's effort to upgrade the education sector, the Enugu State Government has kicked off phase 2 training for over 18,000 public school teachers, following the conclusion of phase 1. This move is aimed at preparing teachers for the resumption of Smart Green Schools
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The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has threatened a nationwide strike over the withheld local government funds in Osun State. According to Daily Trust, the union is embarrassed by the Osun State Government's move to supplant extant law and place the running
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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over a purported plot to hijack Local Government funds in Osun State, warning of possible action if impostors are allowed to operate LG accounts. The union's president, Aliyu Kankara, criticized the Federal Government for failing to implement
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Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, has highlighted the importance of integrating disaster prevention into development planning. He emphasized that development should strengthen resilience against disasters, not increase vulnerability or trigger new ones. Thoughtful planning is essential to avoid worsening community exposure to risks, especially
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Musibau Adetunbi, has raised a constitutional alarm over the diversion of local government funds in Osun State by federal government officials for the benefit of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Adetunbi, a directive by the Accountant General of the Federation to send statutory
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TransLink, the transportation authority for Metro Vancouver, is investing $145 million in infrastructure projects across the region. This investment includes 13 projects in Surrey worth $13,804,375, aimed at enhancing sustainable travel options such as walking, biking, rolling, and transit. The funds will also go towards repairing and maintaining
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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the contentious issue of withheld Osun State Local Government Allocation, calling for the release of the funds to the legitimate council officials. NULGE National President, Comrade Aliyu Kankara, accused the Accountant General of the
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 16th, 2025 as the date for by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The elections will involve a total of 3,553,659 registered voters, spread across 32 local government areas, 356 wards, and 6,987 polling units. The by-elections are
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As part of the national drive to eradicate open defecation by 2030, the federal government has reaffirmed its unwavering support for state-led efforts to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, praised the Kano state government for its commitment,
