Manufacturers peg price of bag of cement at N8,000 with conditions
The Federal Government and major cement manufacturers have pegged the price of 50kg bag of cement at between N7,000 and N8,000 depending on the location nationwide. Sen. David Umahi made this known to newsmen after a protracted meeting with major cement manufacturers in the country on Monday in Abuja. The Cement Manufacturers came to an […]
Ondo State Governor announces new Deputy
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the selection of Olayide Owolabi Adelami for the position of Deputy Governor. Adelami, who hails from Owo, the hometown of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, is a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly. The name of the deputy governor nominee has been transmitted to the Ondo State […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 14 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended with immediate effect all international travel for himself and his government in a bid to save money
The measure follows a huge devaluation of the currency as Malawi secures a loan fromthe International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost its ailing economy.Mr Chakwera has also ordered all ministers currently abroad to return home.Fuel allowances for senior government officials have been cut by 50%.
Kenyans have been given a special holiday to plant 100 million trees as part of the government’s goal to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years
The holiday allows “each and every Kenyan to own the initiative”, according toEnvironment Minister Soipan Tuya.Each Kenyan is being encouraged to plant at least two seedlings, leading to the 100-million target.The initiative is intended to help fight climate change.
The Lagos State Government has assured the general public of an ongoing investigation into the death of two female LAWMA Workers’ which occurred yesterday
A release signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. SolaGiwa, stated that the sad occurrence, in which the two road workers were killed by avehicle around the Charlie Boy area inward Gbagada, while evading arrest, has not goneunnoticed by the State Government.Hon. Giwa further revealed that the investigation is already yielding […]
