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Cross Section Of The Participants At The 2015 All Nigeria Judge’s Conference In Abuja On Monday, November 23 [PHOTOS]

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:28:55 +0000

Photo News: Cross-section of the participants at the 2015 All Nigeria Judge’s Conference in Abuja on Monday, November 23.

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Oil – Gas Weights and Measures Act will be operational in February – Trade Ministry

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:15:07 +0000

The Director of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Oluyinka Joseph Sikuade has said that the full implementation of the Weights and Measures Act on the measuring instruments utilized in the oil and gas sector of the economy will start on February 1, 2014. He stated this recently in [...]

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Photo News: 2014 Armed forces Remembrance day Celebration Wreath laying Ceremony in Abuja Wednesday 15th January 2014

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:48 +0000

2014 Armed forces Remembrance day Celebration Wreath laying Ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday 15th January 2014 by President Goodluck Jonathan. Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Press Release

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Photos News: German Ambassador’s Visit to HMITI on Tuesday January 14, 2014

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:38 +0000

German Ambassador’s Visit to HMITI on Tuesday January 14, 2014 Country Director, Deutsche Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Dr. Thomas Kirsch, Head of Component, (GIZ), Alezander Werth, Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, German Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel during a courtesy call to the Ministry Headquarters, Abuja Country Director, Deutsche [...]

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Photo News: Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:18 +0000

Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and [...]

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Nigeria, Germany strengthens economic ties through trade facilitation.

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:08 +0000

The Nigerian Government and the Republic of Germany are set to partner on trade facilitation and micro, small and medium scale enterprises development as part of efforts to strengthen the existing economic ties between the two countries. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga confirmed this after a meeting with the German Ambassador [...]

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Terms of truce between Labour Unions in the Power sector and the Bureau for Public Enterprises, 13th January, 2014 at the instance of Labour Minister.

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:15:07 +0000

In response to a 14-Day Ultimatum letter by the National Union of Electricity Employees, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity convened a meeting of the the National Union of Electricity Employees and Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies and the Bureau for Public Enterprises. In attendance at the meeting were the Minister [...]

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At annual retreat for federal permanent secretaries, HOS calls for renewed commitment to service delivery.

Alaba Rotimi — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:23:46 +0000

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to renew their commitment to the realization of effective and efficient service delivery in the Civil Service. The Head of Service said this when he addressed the Permanent Secretaries at the end of a 2 – [...]

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Over 165 terror suspects for release on presidential directive – Defence Information

Alaba Rotimi — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:23:42 +0000

Over 165 persons apprehended in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the North-East are to be released from custody in compliance with presidential directives,” the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukayode has revealed on Friday January 10, 2013. The suspects, he said are those who were recommended for release by [...]

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VP Sambo says Transformation Agenda impacts Northern Nigeria.

Alaba Rotimi — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:23:38 +0000

The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has in the caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held recently in Kaduna State said that the North-West, particularly Kaduna State has benefited from the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. While commending PDP stakeholders for upholding the enviable position which the party has occupied in the [...]

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Akasoba of Kalabari seeks legitimacy, advocates harmony

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:15:10 +0000

The Akasoba of Kalabari, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, who is the Chairperson of the Akasoba Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ACPCR) has expressed appreciation to the governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson for his recent visit to the palace of the Amayanabo of Abonnema in Kalabariland. Akasoba Duke-Abiola while speaking on her return from South Sudan [...]

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CONFAB: “No minority report was presented to President Jonathan by Committee”- Abati

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:15:07 +0000

The allegation reportedly made by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Okey Wali on Wednesday in Abuja that President Goodluck Jonathan refused to receive a minority report of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the proposed national dialogue has been said to be untrue and incorrect. Special Adviser to the President(Media and Publicity), [...]

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Defence Ministry involves in Central African Republic evacuation

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:15:24 +0000

The Director of Defence Information in Nigeria, Chris Olukolade (Major General) has said that the Nigerian Defence Ministry is involved in the evacuation and rapid repatriation of Nigerians trapped in the crisis-ridden Central African Republic. The response, he stated is in compliance to President Goodluck Jonathan’s directive to engage the exercise, adding that the Ministry [...]

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Nasarawa Govt. signs MOU with Ukrainian Coy on abandoned Fari Ruwa Hydro-Power Project

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:15:21 +0000

The Nasarawa State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ukraine Stroy Aryans Construction Company Ltd for the completion of the abandoned Fari Ruwa Independent Hydro-electricity power Project. Speaking in Lafia during the signing ceremony, Governor Umaru Al-makura said the signing of the MOU between the two parties was aimed at completing the [...]

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Photos: In 2013, Federal Highways Got Better

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:15:13 +0000

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Power Minister assures adequate supply to Lagos, interrupted areas.

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:15:09 +0000

The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has assured Nigerians that effort is being made to normalize electricity supply to parts of the country where shortage has been experienced lately. Chinedu Nebo expressed deep regret over the situation in parts of Lagos and other areas that have suffered reduced supply; attributing the mishap to the gas [...]

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1,277 Nigerians evacuate from Central African Republic crisis.

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:15:07 +0000

The Nigerian Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has evacuated 1,277 Nigerians who were stranded in the raging Central African Republic crisis to home safety. According to a report from the agency, the first batch of evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday, the 3rd of January 2014; [...]

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Politicians warned against fueling insecurity in the country.

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:15:22 +0000

Nigerian Politicians have been cautioned against fuelling the embers of bitterness and insecurity in the country in a bid to achieve their political ambitions. The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku made the remark at a World Press Conference in Abuja, to mark the end of the year, 2013. Mr. Maku observed that all the [...]

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2014, Nigeria is 100

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:15:16 +0000

While recounting the progress of Mr. President’s transformation agenda from January to December, 2013 at a World Press Conference held in Abuja on the eve of the new year day, the Minister of Information and Supervising Minister of Defence, Mr. Labaran Maku said 2013 is the 99th year of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which [...]

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Journalists shouldn’t be a political tool says Labaran Maku, Info Minister.

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:15:12 +0000

The Minister of Information and Supervising Minister of Defence, Mr. Labaran Maku has said that journalists have aligned themselves to political parties, and this, is regrettable. While addressing a large audience at a World Press Conference in Abuja, the Minister said, media men are now looking at political leaflet and publishing stories based on ownership [...]

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Information Minister challenges media owners, politicians to eschew frontline political interests for economic development

Alaba Rotimi — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:15:09 +0000

“Media owners and political leaders are not to be bent on taking frontline political interests as a country is about a people and its economy with the political economy essential for virile growth, the Information Minister told the media at the World Press Conference held at the National Press Centre, Radio House on Tuesday December [...]

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FG gives priority to stamping out insurgency in 2014 says Labaran Maku.

Alaba Rotimi — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 15:37:42 +0000

Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku has said that stamping out insurgency remains the topmost priority of the Federal Government as it succeeded in containing terrorism in the North East to the States of Borno and Yobe in the last one year. While giving the scorecard of the Federal Government in 2013 in a phone-in programme [...]

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VP’S wife flags – off free eye screening, cataract surgery in Gombe

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 23:30:57 +0000

The wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Amina Sambo has conducted off a seven days free eye screening and cataracts surgery at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital from 18th of December, 2013. Amina Sambo, who is the founder of the I-CARE Women and Youth Initiatives said in her address during the exercise that with the programme [...]

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Photo News:VICE PRESIDENT MUHAMMED NAMADI SAMBO ATTENDED THE WEDDING RECEPTION

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:15:29 +0000

December 23, 2013 Comments Off VICE PRESIDENT MUHAMMED NAMADI SAMBO BEING WEL-COMED BY THE KOGI STATE GOVERNOR ALH. IDRIS WADA TO THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF RIIKIYA WADA & LATEEF OSENI IN ABUJA L – R WIFE BENUE STATE GOVERNOR MRS DOSHIMA YEMISI SUSWAN; WIFE OF KOGI STATE GOVERNOR HAJIYA HALIMA WADA; KOGI STATE GOVERNOR ALH. [...]

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Photo News: Fedral Republic of Nigeria State House with President Goodluck Jonathan

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:15:11 +0000

The special photo selection featuring President Goodluck Jonathan at the Fedral Republic of Nigeria State House in Abuja on December 23, 2013. Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Press Release

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Photo News:COURTESY CALL ON THE VICE PRESIDENT

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:15:31 +0000

December 23, 2013 VICE PRESIDENT NAMADI SAMBO WITH THE EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR TO NIGERIA, MR. ASHRAF SALAMA DURING A COURTESY CALL ON THE VICE PRESIDENT AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA JAPANESE FIRST SECRETARY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENENT COOPERATION IN NIGERIA, MR. KAZUHITO KIBANA ; JAPANES EMBASSADOR TO NIGERIA, MR. RYUICHI SHOJI AND THE VICE PRESIDENT NAMADI SAMBO [...]

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Photo News:Visit of Afenifere

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:15:12 +0000

December 23, 2013 AFENIFERE DELEGATION LED BY CHIEF RENSEN FASHORANTI AND GOV OLUSEGUN MIMIKO ARRIVING PRESIDENTIAL VILLA ABUJA FOR A MEETING WITH PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN IN ABUJA PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN (R) WELCOMING LEADER OF AFENIFERE, CHIEF RENSEN FASHORANTI TO THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA ABUJA PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN (M) GOV OLUSEGUN MIMIKO OF ONDO WITH MEMBERS OF [...]

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Electricity management services to enhance power sector standards and quality control.

Alaba Rotimi — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:16:19 +0000

The Ministry of Power is set to provide sector wide common service that would close existing technical gaps through the establishment of a professional agency- Electricity Management Services (EMS). As the last of the successor companies created from the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act, 2005, the new Agency also has the mandate of ensuring [...]

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FMSDIGA to partner with the Albino Foundation.

Alaba Rotimi — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:16:15 +0000

The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has promised his Ministry’s willingness to partner with the Albino Foundation (TAF) through supporting the efforts of the Foundation. Alhaji Turaki made this promise when the Foundation paid him a courtesy call in his office on Tuesday. He also expressed the willingness to [...]

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Informal miners in Niger State advised on their operations.

Alaba Rotimi — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:16:12 +0000

Artisanal and Small Scale Miners in Niger State have been advised to legalize their operations through the formation of mining cooperatives and possession of mining licenses/leases. The advice was given by Engr. Frank Odoom of the Department of Mines Inspectorate in the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development who was the leader of a ministerial [...]

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Durumi solar-powered electrification project for commissioning – Nebo.

Alaba Rotimi — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:16:08 +0000

Barring any last minute change, all seems to be set for the commissioning of the solar-powered electrification project in Durumi, a suburb of Mpape in Bwari Area Council. The project which is under the auspices of “Light Up Nigeria initiative” midwife by the Power Ministry in conjunction with Schneider Electric of France and Philips of [...]

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FG pledges to phase out production, non- eco-friendly plastic use in Nigeria.

Alaba Rotimi — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:16:04 +0000

The Supervising Minister of Environment, Darius Ishaku has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Government to ensuring healthy living for all Nigerians by phasing out care – free disposal of plastic wastes across the country. The Minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Taiye Haruna made the commitment at a workshop [...]

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Maku insists President Jonathan deserves commendation for revolutionizing leadership.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:34 +0000

President Goodluck Jonathan deserves commendation for revolutionizing leadership, said Information Minister, Labaran Maku. Mr. Maku said President Jonathan has transformed leadership in Nigeria and as such deserved commendation from Nigerians especially loyalists of the governing Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mr. Maku said this in Abuja on Thursday, when he received members of the Organizing Committee [...]

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FG, ASUU agree to strike – off.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:31 +0000

The Nigerian Government and the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally reached an understanding towards ending the five months strike declared by university lecturers. The Supervising Minister of Education, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike and the ASUU leadership have met at the Conference Room of the Federal Ministry of Education on [...]

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National Water Resources Institute undertakes drilling machine fabrication

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:28 +0000

The National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) in Kaduna which is the research arm of the Water Resources Ministry has designed and produced home made drilling rigs that could be utilised for the drilling of boreholes. The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe announced this on Thursday 12th of December, 2013 while commissioning two of [...]

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FG decries resource oil theft.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:25 +0000

The Nigerian Government has said that the menace of oil theft in the country is undermining efforts to deliver transformation programmes. The Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo stated this on Wednesday December 11, 2013 when he received a delegation from the United States Government led by the Assistant Secretary of Defence, Sharon Burke. The Vice [...]

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Water Resources Minister says irrigation is germane in attaining food security.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:22 +0000

In line with the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of the present administration towards attaining food security, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources has indicated that efforts have been geared on reclaiming agricultural land in the wetland areas of the country to expand the cultivable areas for increased medium-scale agricultural production. This achievement of the Ministry among [...]

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Autism challenges: FME establishes National Education Diagnostic and Assessment Centre in Abuja.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:18 +0000

The Federal Ministry of Education has started the construction of a centre (National Education Diagnostic and Assessment Centre) in Abuja for early identification, referral and placement options for all categories of children with special needs. The Director of Basic and Secondary Education Department, Barr. Chike Uwaezuoke, disclosed this in his address at the occasion to [...]

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FG calls for concerted efforts to tackle challenges facing the water sector.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:15 +0000

The Permanent Secretary of Water Resources Ministry, Baba Umar Faruk has called for stakeholders’ concerted efforts towards tackling the enormous challenges bedevilling the water sector. Baba Faruk made the call in his keynote address at the opening of the 22nd Meeting of the National Technical Committee on Water Resources (NTCWR) held at the National Water [...]

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Senate Committee on Special Duties rates FMSDIGA high on the implementation of 2013 constituency projects.

Alaba Rotimi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:15:11 +0000

The Senate Committee on Special Duties has again rated the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs high, on its commitment to the implementation of constituency projects across the country. While speaking through its chairman, Senator Clever Ikisikpo, during the Committee’s oversight visit to the Ministry, the Committee lauded the level of commitment towards [...]

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NGGTour Kaduna State Day4 Photo News:Inspection of National Teachers’ Institute (NTI)

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:15:46 +0000

NGGTour Kaduna State Day4 Photo News:Inspection of National Teachers’ Institute (NTI)

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NGGTour Kaduna State Day4 Photo News:Kaduna State Town Hall Meeting

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:15:39 +0000

NGGTour Kaduna State Day4 Photo News:Kaduna State Town Hall Meeting

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NGGTour: FG commits additional N200Billion for University Education.

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:15:35 +0000

The Federal Government has assured that its massive interventions in the education sector will be sustained revealing that an additional N200 Billion is being committed to the development of university education in the country. Minister of Information and Supervising Minister of Defence, Mr. Labaran Maku, made this known in Kaduna on Monday during an inspection [...]

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NGGT Kaduna State Day3 Photo News:Inspection of facilities at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:15:26 +0000

NGGT Kaduna State Day 3 Photo News showcasing the inspection of facilities at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna Inspection of facilities at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna Inspection of facilities at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna Inspection of facilities at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna Inspection of facilities at the National [...]

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NGGTour Kaduna State Day3 Photo gallery:Inspection of proposed Mass Housing Scheme for Kaduna State Civil Servants

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:16:24 +0000

NGGTour Kaduna State Day3 Photo gallery:Inspection of proposed Mass Housing Scheme for Kaduna State Civil Servants

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NGGTour Kaduna State Day3 Photo gallery:Inspection of 300 Bed Hospital Project New Millennium City

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:16:18 +0000

NGGTour Kaduna State Day3 Photo gallery:Inspection of 300 Bed Hospital Project New Millennium City

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NGGTour Kaduna State Day3 Photo Gallery:Inspection of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Headquarters

Alaba Rotimi — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:16:12 +0000

December 9, 2013

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NGGTour: Kaduna Govt. commits N1.2billion for Kwoi-Dura-Ankung-Taimen-Indofa Road Network

Alaba Rotimi — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:15:32 +0000

To tackle impediments to ease of transportation as well as access to essential services by the people of Kwoi-Dura-Ankung-Taimen-Indofa communities in Kaduna State, the sum of N1.2billion is being spent by the State Government to complete a 13kilometer road network. Coordinator of the Project, Engr Yohanna Waje, told members of the National Good Governance Tour [...]

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NGGTour: Kaduna-Rigasa Railway Project for completion in 2014

Alaba Rotimi — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:15:27 +0000

China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), the contractor handling the Kaduna-Rigasa Rail Line Project has assured that it will deliver the job in December 2014. The representative of CCECC, James Lee made this known on Saturday while briefing members of the National Good Governance Tour during an inspection of the Jere Section of the rail [...]

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NGGTour Kaduna State Photo Gallery: National Livestock Training School Crossing

Alaba Rotimi — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:15:21 +0000

December 8, 2013

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