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		<title>Religion As A Tool For National Development (2)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Abiodun KOMOLAFE]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The influence of the Beveridge Report can be seen in various initiatives worldwide, including Nigeria&#8217;s Free Education Programme in Western Nigeria and agricultural programmes in Eastern Nigeria, as well as the adoption of minimum wage concepts. The list is very long and cannot be fully stated here! As a Christian, I believe salvation comes through [...]</p>
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		<title>Religion As A Tool For National Development (1)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Abiodun KOMOLAFE]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The primary focus of every known religion is to lead carnal-minded people to become spiritually minded. It is to enable mortals to rise from their lowest ebb to a transformative stage, where they can connect with the divine. This spiritual growth gives rise to morality and essential values, which in turn foster economic and national [...]</p>
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		<title>FG approves Nigeria Youth Investment Fund to Empower Youth for National Development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adewale A.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In March 2024, the Federal Executive Council approved the relaunch of the restructured Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), kick-starting it with an initial capital of N110 billion. This initiative aims to enhance access to finance for young people and youth-owned enterprises, driving national development. It seeks to generate crucial employment opportunities to combat youth restiveness, [...]</p>
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		<title>Rethinking Nigeria&#8217;s Oil and Gas Governance for National Development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adewale A.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its economic history. As the largest oil and gas producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with estimated reserves of 37 billion barrels of oil and 188 trillion cubic feet of gas, the country&#8217;s petroleum industry forms the backbone of its economy. It contributes approximately 90% of Nigeria&#8217;s foreign exchange earnings [...]</p>
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		<title>Iru Land is committed to Environmental and National Development, says Oniru</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adewale A.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Speaking when the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Governors&#8217; Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi paid him a courtesy call on Sunday, Oba Lawal explained that various developmental projects were already in place for the benefit of Iru Land. The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II has said that Iru [...]</p>
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		<title>Lagos State&#8217;s Second MSME Fair commences Today</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wale Adebayo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lagos State&#8217;s second edition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Exclusive Fair is set to commence on August 28th, 2017, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, and will feature items locally produced by young and upcoming entrepreneurs in the State. The Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye who made the disclosure [...]</p>
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		<title>Nigeria&#8217;s 1999 Constitution: NYSC Decree Sets To Be Removed</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kunle Atiba]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2017 09:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The removal of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Decree from the 1999 Constitution has caused some uproars among the Nigerians most especially currently serving corps. The development came up in the recent Senate review and consideration of 33 Bills for passage. The bills are contained in the report of the Joint Committee of the National [...]</p>
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		<title>Governor Fayose urges Nigerian Youths to embrace Farming, says Hon Adebutu is committed to National Development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ade Adewale]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 13:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ayodele Fayose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deji Babington-Ashaye]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ladi Adebutu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Development]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nigerian unemployed youths have been advised to tap into the agricultural potentials inherent in the country which would serve as a way out of the unemployment situation that is prevalent in Nigeria. This call was made during a personal visit to Solomon Kesington Agro Allied Limited, Iperu Remo, by the Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency, [...]</p>
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		<title>Toyin Saraki Speaks on Importance of Girl-Child Education at the Women and Girls Summit in Abuja</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ade Adewale]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Girl-child Education]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Owan-Enoh]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Abuja, the Wife of the Senate President and Chair of the Forum of Senators’ Wives Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has commended the National Centre for Women Development, the Office of the Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social [...]</p>
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		<title>President Buhari Extends Condolences To Gamaliel Onosode&#8217;s Family</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wale Adebayo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nigeria&#8217;s President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on Tuesday extended his condolences to the family of boardroom guru, Mr. Gamaliel Onosode, who died at the age of 82. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the president also commiserated with the government and people of Delta State, and the Nigerian [...]</p>
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