By Azeez Olorunlomeru, Abeokuta 18 October 2023 | 6:46 am Ogun State Government, yesterday, declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway. The road, which runs through Lagos and Ogun states, has been in a deplorable condition for years, resulting in untold hardship for motorists, especially citizens of Ogun State.… Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road Ogun State Government, yesterday, declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway. The road, which runs through Lagos and Ogun states, has been in a deplorable condition for years, resulting in untold hardship for motorists, especially citizens of Ogun State. Following efforts by Governor Abiodun to take over the road, the Federal Government gave its approval on Monday. Minister of Works, David Umahi, spoke on the new federal government position after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at Aso Villa, Abuja on Monday. “On permission to build federal roads, when such requests are made, we give approval within 24 hours but then there are conditions to be met – they must have to use the Federal Ministry of Works standard designs,” Umahi said. 1 hour ago Vice President Kashim Shettima says the report by BudgIT Foundation Nigeria, renowned for its expertise in budget tracking and transparency advocacy, will set a new standard in responsibility and accountability for the country’s public finance. 1 hour ago Ogun State Government, yesterday, declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway. The road, which runs through Lagos and Ogun states, has been in a deplorable condition for years, resulting in untold hardship for motorists, especially citizens of Ogun State.… 1 hour ago .To create ministries of energy, mineral resources, ICT and digital economy Ogun State Government has warned owners of marked houses obstructing free flow of wastes and water to remove them voluntarily or have them pulldown by the state at a cost payable by owners. Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, who gave the warning, yesterday,… 1 hour ago .State prepares to disburse N10,000 each to vulnerable people Ondo State Consciousness Movement has urged Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, to prioritise the welfare of the people above personal battles. The organisation, which faulted the continued absence of the governor from the state after his return from medical vacation abroad, said the governor’s action has brought governance… 1 hour ago As majority of Nigerians struggle to access affordable housing due to limited access to financing options, high interest rates, stringent loan terms, absence of good legislation, among others, experts at this year’s Knight Frank Lagos Property Conference have proffer solutions on the way forward. They recommended the Egyptian model to ensure that housing subsidy reaches… 1 hour ago Nigeria outdoor catering and restaurant company, OfadaBoy, has announced its partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture to celebrate Global World Food Week in Lagos, with the theme Water is food, Water is life. It also disclosed that the fifth edition of the food festival in Nigeria, Ofada Rice Day (OFD), will hold in… 1 hour ago Ahead of its 29th Economic Summit (NES 29), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted the urgency of promoting a strong national vision and ensuring equal rights and opportunities for citizens as a pathway to sustainable economic transformation The Think Tank, whose Summit is scheduled to hold from October 23 -24, 2023 will be… 2 hours ago .Only 50 repentant thugs converted into constabulary unit, says CP The Police Command in Kano State has refuted claims making the rounds that it had allegedly orchestrated a plan to recruit criminals into the force in the name of fighting crime and criminality in the state. A statement by Spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Kiyawa,… 2 hours ago The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has started tracking executive and constituency projects across the 27 local councils of Borno State. The projects are in the education, health, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sectors of the economy. According to the commission, the 70 projects, worth N7.3 billion, are sited in… 2 hours ago Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the Commission is set to invest in solar and carbon credit to combat climate change. He said that the impact in solar power aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address climate change issues in Nigeria. Ogbuku stated this, yesterday, at NDDC headquarters…
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