Month: May 2020

AGRIC: Osun micro credit agency empowers 25 cassava growers’ groups, presents N5m cheque …as beneficiaries laud Oyetola’s government

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Osun State Micro Credit Agency on Tuesday empowered 25 cassava farmers as part of government’s efforts to revamp the agriculture sector in the State. The gesture was aimed at meeting the needs of the seasonal cassava farmers. This was even as the beneficiaries lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for its continued support to farmers in the State.   Speaking during the symbolic presentation of N5milion cheque to the beneficiaries, the General Manager, Osun Micro Credit Agency, Mr Dayo Babaranti, said the agency initiated the intervention as part of…

The thoughtful are grateful, says NSCIA

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed profound gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the opportunity of witnessing the glorious month of Ramadan, 1441 A.H. NSCIA in a release signed by Deputy Secretary-General, NSCIA,Prof. Salisu Shehu said despite the challenges ravaging the world on account of the Coronavirus pandemic, the worst in a century, Muslims still have reasons to thank Allah because every bad situation could be worse. “This is why…

COVID-19: Senate moves to avert emergency food crises …seeks establishment of Food Reserve Agency

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Nigeria Senate on Tuesday commenced legislative work on a critical bill to ensure food security for Nigeria with the establishment of the Food Reserve Agency to avert any form of emergency food crises in the future. The bill which scaled second reading on the floor during plenary was sponsored by Senator Abdullahi Adamu (APC – Nasarawa West). Leading debate on the bill, Senator Adamu while underscoring the importance for the diversification of the Nigerian economy, explained that there was a need for enabling laws to address the problem of food…

Senate commends Buhari over military action against banditry …wants operations extended to Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Sokoto states

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The Senate on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his recent directive to launch a military offensive against bandits in Katsina State. The commendation came against the backdrop of a motion considered on the floor on the need to integrate adjoining States of Niger, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto states. The motion was sponsored by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (APC – Niger North). The lawmaker in his motion recalled that Senate had last week Tuesday, May 12, 2020, considered two separate motions on the need for the federal government to…

Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm new SEC DG, Yuguda, others

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The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Mr. Lamido Yuguda as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Also to be screened and confirmed are three nominees as full-time Commissioners of the Commission. The President’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, during plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 3 and 5(1) of the Investment and Securities Act 2007, I write to request for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment…

COVID-19: Gov Sani-Bello orders contractors back to sites,says governance continues

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Amidst the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Niger State Government has called back all contractors handling various projects to sites. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed while inspecting some road projects under construction in Minna the state capital,he said life cannot be put on hold because of Coronavirus.   Governor Sani Bello said normal life has to continue as it was not definite when the pandemic will be over, stated that as such government has move on. He called on those handling the various projects to observe all the precautionary measures put…

COVID-19: Oyo releases food advisory to boost immunity …..as Makinde vowed to reveal identity of company with 38 infections Tuesday

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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr.Seyi Makinde, on Monday, released a food advisory, which he said experts have certified as immune boosters that could help the human body prevent attacks of COVID-19. The Governor, who is also the Chairman of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, while addressing newsmen at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday, shortly after a meeting of the Task Force, said that the food advisory was certified by Professor Olatunde Farombi, a Professor of Biochemistry and Head of Department of Biochemistry, at the University of…

Post COVID-19: Osun plans big for Mining, Agric …as Exco approves appointment of Two Monarchs

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The State Government of Osun has disclosed plans put in place to diversify its economy into agriculture and mining as part of its post COVID-19 economic revival strategies. This was contained in a Press Statement by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, after the fifth virtual State Executive Council meeting, held on Monday 18th May 2020. Egbemode announced that the State Executive Council agreed to empower 5764 Farmers to grow cassava, cotton and engage in fish farming, with the help of the Central Bank of…

Gov Sani Bello condoles Sheikh Ahmed Lemu over eldest son’s death

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Alhaji Abubakar Sani has sympathised with a Minna based Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ahmed Lemu over the death of his eldest Son. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor Mary Noel-Berje stated that Abubakar Shehu Lemu fondly called Nma Katun( Kigo) by his close associates died at the IBB Specialist Hospital Minna after a brief illness . The Governor noted that late Abubakar Shehu Lemu made immense contributions to the growth and development of the State and…

We’ll immortalize Ayoola,says Makinde ……as Oyo holds valedictory session for late commissioner

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The Oyo State Executive Council, on Monday, held a valedictory session in honour of the erstwhile Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Honourable Kehinde Ayoola. The council members severally eulogized the late former speaker of the state assembly, declared that he would be greatly missed. Speaking during the meeting held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, the President of the council and Governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, described the late commissioner as a gem, noted that he has lost a loyal and dedicated friend and colleague. Makinde in…