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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway Inland Dry Port took place in Kajola, Ewekoro Local Government Area, led by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola. He highlighted the project’s goal to create a state-of-the-art logistics hub designed to international standards, aimed at enhancing cargo efficiency and transparency. The initiative is expected to generate over 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs while attracting investments that will stimulate reg...

The Federal Government has given approval for marketers to begin the lifting of premium motor spirit commonly known as fuel from the Dangote Refinery without going through the Nigerian National Petroluem Company Limited (NNPCL). ...

The House of Representatives on Thursday celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child with the Speaker, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, giving up his seat for 16-year-old ISABEL ANANI, a gender advocate, to preside over a special session.Speaker ABBAS at the occasion, spoke on the significance of the girl-child, citing their resilience, potential, and crucial role in shaping a better future.ANANI, accompanied by female students from selected schools in the Federal Capital Terri...

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, officially launched the sale of subsidised rice on Thursday, announcing that his administration will soon introduce the sale of additional subsidised food items across all twenty local government areas.During the launch event held at the Arcade Ground of the Governor's Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun emphasized that this initiative aims to broaden access to affordable food staples, including garri, rice, and beans, at si...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the successful completion of the federal government’s initiative to link all mobile phone numbers to National Identification Numbers (NIN). This significant achievement was revealed by Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, during the 2024 Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Lagos on Thursday.The NIN-SIM linkage policy, implemented in 2020, aims to enhance national security, combat insecurity, a...

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In a recent four-day training held at the Bureau's Conference Hall in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Engr. Bashiru Olayiwola, a Procurement Reform Specialist with the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and fairness in procurement processes. He urged procurement officers to become...

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The Ogun State Police have confirmed the arrest of five individuals linked to a burglary and theft ring operating in Ijebu Ode and its vicinity. The suspects, identified as 32-year-old Emmanuel "Ozon," 39-year-old Samuel Sunday Idoko, 21-year-old Tolulope Ilesanmi, 29-year-old Sanusi Daniel, and 20-year-old Ogunkoya Victor "Emo," were apprehended following reports from victims.Police Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola stated that the arrests stemmed from a...