COVID-19 2nd wave: Edo records 103 new cases, 3 deaths
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
…health workers infection rises to 383, surpasses first wave BENIN CITY – Edo State has, in the last 72 hours, recorded 103 new cases and three more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), as the government intensifies enforcement of compulsory use of facemasks and other guidelines to contain the second wave of the pandemic.
Insecurity: FG inaugurates 17-man committee on community safety
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated a 17-man Implementation Committee on Community Safety and Human Security, to strategise ways to reduce crimes and violence in the country. The initiative in collaboration with Risk and Accidental Prevention Society of Nigeria (RAPSON), a non-governmental organisation, is to work as multi-sectoral stakeholders to provide …
Nigeria on course to end gas flaring by 2025 — minister
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva says Nigeria is on course to end gas flaring by 2025. Sylva made this known on Monday at a Public Hearing on gas flaring organised by the House of Representatives on Monday in Abuja.
Obaseki moves to fix infrastructure deficit, collects data for devt planning
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- Écrit par observer
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has embarked on an enumeration exercise targeted at collecting relevant data for development planning with the ultimate goal of fixing infrastructure deficit and engendering sustainable development.
Edo govt enforces riders’ permit regime for tricycles, motorcycles, prosecutes defaulters in mobile court
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- Écrit par observer
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has commenced enforcement of the Edo State Riders Permit and other documentation for all categories of tricycles and motorcycles operating within the state. The state-wide exercise kickstarted at Nomayo, Abiko and Okabere parks, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Obaseki assures investors of adequate security, ease of doing business
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
… Investor urges Edos in Diaspora to contribute to state’s devt, launches Autocare centre BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing adequate security for foreign and local investors who are willing to invest in the state.
Nigeria must feed herself – Minister
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – Dr Ogbonnya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, said in Abuja on Thursday that food security was very critical to Nigeria and that the nation must be well positioned to feed itself.
Alleged workers’ abuse: IGP prays court to investigate ex-minister
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police(I-DP) Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday, prayed the Federal High Court, Abuja, to allow the police to investigate a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, over alleged staff abuse.
Gbajabiamila flags off FG’s cash grant programme in Surulere
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has flagged off the Federal Government’s Cash Grant to about 1,800 beneficiaries in Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos State.
FNPH Promises To Foster Renew Relationship With Edo NUJ
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY- The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Benin City, has resolved to sustain its renewed relationship with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council. The Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr.
Senate mandates Committee on Banking to invite Emefiele on crypto currencies
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
ABUJA – The Senate has mandated its Committees on Banking and Insurance, Capital Market, ICT and Cyber Crimes to invite Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele to brief it on crypto currency transactions.
Obaseki, German govt partner to tackle unemployment, irregular migration
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will continue to focus on human capital development to reduce youth unemployment in the state. The governor disclosed this after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) of the German Government at Government House, in …
Edo assures new database scheme’ll transform state’s socio-economic status
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has said the scheme, Data for Making Edo Great Again (MEGA), to collect data on socio-economic metrics in the state would aid development planning and consequently improve the livelihoods of residents.
Edo govt. passionate about youths empowerment, devt. – Perm. Sec.
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN-CITY – The Permanent Secretary, Edo Sate Ministry of Infrastructure, Engr. Ferguson Enabulele has expressed government readiness and passion for youths empowerment and development across the state. Speaking when members and the National President of Junior Chamber International Nigeria (JCIN), Mr.
Obaseki to release commemorative stamp on Edo’s 30th anniversary
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will partner with the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) for the release of a commemorative stamp to mark the state’s 30 years anniversary in August.
Edo records 43 new cases, 12 recoveries as govt urges compliance to guidelines
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- Écrit par Kelvin Okereafor
- Catégorie : The Nigerian Observer
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has reiterated the need for residents to be cautious and observe all safety and health protocols against the spread of the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) amid rise in confirmed cases of the virus in the state.
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