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Abbas Seeks Phased Ban On Plastic
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has advised against the hasty push to ban use of plastic in the country. He warned that a poorly planned ban on single-use plastics could disrupt livelihoods and destabilise industries that rely heavily on plastic materials. Abbas gave the warning in Abuja while declaring open a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Preparedness for the Single-Use Plastic Ban in Nigeria at the National Assembly Complex. While acknowledging the urgent need to confront Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis, the Speaker stressed that the transition away from single-use
Abiodun Commissions Phase II Of Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday commissioned Phase II of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun assured residents that the last phase of the road would be completed to fully connect the corridor to Ayetoro, thereby improving transportation and economic activities in the area. The governor also directed the Ministry of Housing to immediately inspect the Youth Development Centre in the local government area and commence work to renovate and upgrade the
Adedipe Congratulates Oyedele On Ministerial Appointment
Barrister Adebiyi Alex-Adedipe, an aspirant for Akure North and South Federal Constituency, has congratulated Mr Taiwo Oyedele, on his appointment as the Minister of State for Finance by President Bola Tinubu. In a press statement issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Adedipe appreciated the President for the honour bestowed on Ondo State with Oyedele's appointment. He commended the Minister-nominee for his dedication during his service as Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as well as his professionalism in the public and private sectors over the years. READ ALSO: Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance
Council Sets Panel To Develop Funding Structure For Nigeria’s Nutrition Interventions
The National Council on Nutrition (NCN), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has set up a Nutrition Financing Subcommittee to develop a funding structure to finance Nigeria's nutrition interventions. This came just as the Vice President called for ring-fencing nutrition financing in order to bridge the gap between promises made and lives changed, saying the National Nutrition Bill should be pursued with urgency. The committee, constituted on Thursday during a meeting of the NCN held virtually, was expected to come up with a financing roadmap within 30 days and present the document to the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) and
Gombe Targets Farmer–Herder Peace With Land-Use Reforms
Gombe State has intensified efforts to prevent farmer - herder conflicts through the enforcement of reforms governing grazing reserves, forest reserves and cattle routes. Chairman of the White Paper Implementation Committee, Babaji Sunday, said the reforms were aimed at strengthening peace and security across communities. He spoke during advocacy visits to the palaces of the Emir of Funakaye, Muhammad Dadum Hamza, and the Emir of Nafada, Yakubu Mohammed Kwairanga. Sunday noted that the initiative, approved by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, would regulate access to grazing lands and protect designated forest and game reserves. He added that sensitisation campaigns had already
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Union Dicon Salt Outlines Recovery Plan
Union Dicon Salt Plc has provided clarification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), its shareholders and the investing public on steps being taken to revive operations and meet listing requirements following a prolonged period of
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Okomu Oil Forecasts N11.97bn Profit After Tax For Q2 2026
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