Prof. Kalu N. Kalu I will begin by providing some empirical information as a way of creating a more useful backdrop for what will come later. It is my intention, therefore, to draw out the broader contours of these problems, their effects on government, and how they reinforce the states’ inability to meet… Continue reading Nigeria at 61: State Dirigisme and National Development Planning
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Revenue Allocation: Okowa wants NASS to uphold true federalism, RMAFC independence
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the National Assembly to embody in the 1999 Constitution being amended, true federalism and independence of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The governor made the call on Monday at a nationwide sensitization on the review of the existing revenue allocation formula held at Unity Hall, Government… Continue reading Revenue Allocation: Okowa wants NASS to uphold true federalism, RMAFC independence
LAGOS PROHIBITS OPEN CATTLE GRAZING, AS SANWO-OLU SIGNS BILL INTO LAW
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE Governor Okays Bill To End ‘Cycle Of Gender-Based Violence’, Appoints Exec. Sec Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the bill prohibiting Open Cattle Grazing and Trespass of Cattle on Land, signing the legislation into law… Continue reading LAGOS PROHIBITS OPEN CATTLE GRAZING, AS SANWO-OLU SIGNS BILL INTO LAW
SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to reject the fresh request by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $4 billion and €710 million until the publication of details of spending of all loans obtained since… Continue reading SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
SANWO-OLU, FIFA PRESIDENT GRACE FOOTBALL PITCH AS AISHA BUHARI CUP KICKS OFF IN LAGOS
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s Super Falcons Trash Mali’s Team 2-0 Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, became the cynosure of the global soccer lenses on Wednesday, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was joined by the President of the Fédération Internationale de Football… Continue reading SANWO-OLU, FIFA PRESIDENT GRACE FOOTBALL PITCH AS AISHA BUHARI CUP KICKS OFF IN LAGOS
Top government functionaries, traditional rulers, others storm Lagos for Obanikoro
Top government functionaries, major players in the economic spheres, traditional rulers and chiefs in Nigeria are expected on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Isale Eko, Lagos Island. The eminent persons are expected at the 20th anniversary of the coronation of the Obanikoro of Lagos. The celebration will begin at 10:00am. The Obanikoro of Lagos is… Continue reading Top government functionaries, traditional rulers, others storm Lagos for Obanikoro
Speaker Gbajabiamila salutes Abdulmumin Jibrin at 45
Isoko North PDP congratulates Evivie on election victory The Isoko North Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Hon. Ovuakpoye Evivie on his successful election into the Delta State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the party in the area, Prince Godwin Ogorugba the party… Continue reading Speaker Gbajabiamila salutes Abdulmumin Jibrin at 45
JULIUS BERGER ESCALATES OPERATIONS AT ABUJA-KANO ROAD PROJECT
….Invests in hundreds of new state-of-the-art Equipment and Machineries to expedite accomplishment of AKR Works To emphasize its determination to deliver its habitual highest standard bearer quality, and to seriously sustain its historically acclaimed durable road works legacy across the country, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc weekend took delivery of hundreds of new and crucial construction equipment… Continue reading JULIUS BERGER ESCALATES OPERATIONS AT ABUJA-KANO ROAD PROJECT
OKOWA TO ISOKO PDP LEADERSS: DON’T ALLOW ANGER TO DESTROY THE COLLECTIVE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE,
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, called on members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko South Local Government Area to unite and mobilise voters for the state’s House of Assembly bye-election in Isoko South Constituency 1 on Saturday. Okowa made the call while addressing PDP members and supporters… Continue reading OKOWA TO ISOKO PDP LEADERSS: DON’T ALLOW ANGER TO DESTROY THE COLLECTIVE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE,
Ayade mourns General Ukpo, describes death as monumental loss to Cross River, Nigeria
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE I WON’T INTERFERE IN LASU VC APPOINTMENT PROCESS – SANWO-OLU Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said he would not interfere with the ongoing selection process that would lead to the appointment of the substantive Vice Chancellor… Continue reading Ayade mourns General Ukpo, describes death as monumental loss to Cross River, Nigeria