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Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of higher institutions in the state, with immediate effect. Mr Yinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said this in a statement on Monday in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebode said that the affected institutions included the state owned Universities, the state Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti and the College of Health Technology, Ijero- Ekiti. He said that the dissolution was in line with extant transition policy of the state. “The governor thanked the chairmen and members of the councils for the services rendered and wished them success in their future endeavours,”…

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The Labour Party (LP) on Monday disowned a campaign rally timetable being circulated in the media. Mr Arabambi Abayomi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said in a statement in Abuja that the timetable was neither authorised by the LP leadership nor its presidential candidate. “Labour Party’s attention has been drawn to a purported OBI -DATTI presidential campaign rallies timetable in circulation. “I hereby deny the authenticity of this campaign council programme, as Labour Party’s leadership is not aware of it,” he added. According to Abayomi, the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has also not authorised anyone to issue any…

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The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says his presidency will ensure a renewed hope, security and a prosperous nation if elected as president. Tinubu gave the assurance on Monday during the inauguration of the Women Wing of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Team in Abuja. He said in 2015, the APC-led administration inherited a difficult nation with a burden of uncertainty from both the economy and security sectors. He then assured all Nigerians and the APC stalwarts that he would consolidate on the many achievements of the present administration. “ APC has been a party…

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By Tony Obiechina, Abuja  Jaiz Bank Plc, the leading Non-Interest Bank in Nigeria, has joined organisations all over the world to celebrate customers service week, by providing free medical checks for both customers and staff. Every first week in October, organisations around the world celebrate their loyal customers who stood with them over the years. Assuring customers of better services and innovations, the Management said this year, as we celebrate our 10th year in existence, we wish to join the global service community to “Celebrate Service” with you, our esteemed customer.  He said the Bank, decided to provide free medical…

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The 2022 International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit is scheduled to hold from the 22nd of October 2022 at Intercontinental Hotel Luanda Miramar Angola.  The exclusive event themed “Harnessing the Potential for Inclusive Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future”, will bring together major players in the global oil and gas sector, oil field service operators, governmental organizations, and technology solution providers to discuss recent challenges and share insights on business strategies to securing positions as oil and gas leaders. The summit presents sponsorship/partnership opportunities, and speaking opportunities, while key participants hold a chance to get the required license for the oil and…

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Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has inaugurated the exhibition pavilion of Nigeria at the ‘2022 Gulf Information Technology Exhibition’ (GITEX). GITEX 2022, which began today (Monday) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, UAE, will end on Friday, October 14, 2022. This year’s edition of GITEX, an annual enterprise technology and global digital transformation event, is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Pantami, while inaugurating the pavilion, revealed that four Nigerian tech innovators and start-ups have already booked their spots in the final of the GITEX tech-invention competition. He said: “I am…

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said trucks heading to Abuja along the Abuja-Lokoja Highway were being allowed to cross over the once flooded road, to ease the fuel scarcity being experienced in the North. Mr Stephen Dawulung, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, made the pronouncement on Monday while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Koton-Karfe, near Lokoja. “We are worried about the news reaching us here that because of the blockage experienced at Koton-karfe along Abuja-Lokoja highway in the last 10 days, there is serious fuel scarcity in the North. “This is because blockage couldn’t enable motorists, particularly…

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The National President, Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN), Dr Momoh Mustapha, says the Nigerian fish industry can be developed through increase in volume of fish produced. Mustapha spoke during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. The president said that the fish industry could also be improved byconservation and management, fisheries post-harvest, fish training and extension services. “Similarly, fisheries information and marketing services, research and development in fisheries could also be a boost to the fish industry,” Mustapha said. He said that fisheries development is generally compelled to bring about…

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