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In continuation of the Light Up the Rural Communities initiative of Ogun State government, the State Ministry of Rural Development has installed Solar panel street lights in Ogo-Oluwa community, Surulere, Ileese Awo, Abeokuta and Albert Taiwo Matuluko in Ijebu North-East Local Government area of the State. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Adetayo Adewale, said the initiative was in line with the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration's agenda in providing lights for rural communities where the National grid could not get to, saying the provision of solar lights would illuminate the communities, as well as bring positive social change to the rural communities. The Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Rural Electrification, Engr. Ismail Balogun, said the project would contribute immensely to the improvement of lives of the dwellers, affirming that the solar panel lights are dependable and sustainable sources of light for the community

The authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka have finally cut down its obligatory and some other fees being charged to the students. The university reduced the fees on Thursday evening following the marathon meeting that lasted for more than five hours with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) held at the institution. The meeting was at the instance of UNILAG management who invited NANS’ leadership to jointly find an amicable resolution to the crisis and continuous students’ protest that trailed the fees increment since July. By this development, according to the university’s spokesperson, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, N10,000 has been removed from the current obligatory fees being charged the fresh students across the board, while N20,000 is removed from that of the returning students. Also, all students will now be paying N15,000 instead of N20,000 for utility(which covers electricity, waste disposal etc. across the board and t

By Jimisayo Opanuga The Federal Government has certified the blue rail infrastructure of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) as safe for passenger operations, according to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). LAMATA, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the certification follows a painstaking audit of the rail infrastructure by the Government Inspector of Railways from the Federal Ministry of Transportation. It also noted that the certification is in accordance with sections 50 to 56 of the Nigerian Railway Act, 1955. According to the “Safety Certificate for Commercial Operations: Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Blue Line (Marina – Mile 2).” “The certificate signed by Government Inspector of Railways, Engr. Abdulrahaman B. Yusuf stated that following successful trial operations carried out on the rail, “I hereby certify the railway safe for commercial operation,” LAMATA added. “The first phase is a 13-kilometre stretch from Marina to Mile 2 and has five stat

A team of engineers from Kano State has praised the government of Ogun State for pioneering the conversion of diesel and petrol engines to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The team, led by the Director of Transportation, Kano State Ministry of Transport, Engr. Mahmud Musa Seriki was in  Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on a mission to understudy the conversion process. It would be recalled that the Ogun State government had embarked on the conversion to eliminate the effect of the recent removal of subsidy on fuel. The move will reduce the cost of transportation in the state and make living more comfortable. Speaking while inspecting some of the CNG-powered buses, Engr. Seriki said Ogun State is blazing the trail in the conversion to CNG and Kano State which also has the plan to do the same, thought it wise to understudy the process. Seriki said Kano State has a lot to benefit from the visit to the Gateway State as his team has had first-hand experience and interaction with th

By James Ogunnaike Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo as an exemplary monarch, whose reign has led to the socio-economic development of his domain in particular and the state in general. Abiodun, in a broadcast to mark the 80th birthday of the royal father, said Oba Gbadebo has contributed immensely to the successes recorded by his administration since its inception in 2019. The governor said the contribution of the Egba monarch to the peace and tranquillity, being experienced in the State cannot be overemphasized, even as he described him as a rare gift to his people. He said: “On behalf of my family, the good people of Ogun State, I, Prince Dapo Abiodun felicitate the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo 111 on the occasion of his 80th birthday. “Baba, I am happy to testify that Egbaland has witnessed a lot of socio-economic transformation since 2005

Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a list containing the names of additional ten Commissioner Nominees from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. A release signed the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service, Mr. 'Deji Adeyemo indicated that the new Nominees would be screened by the State Lawmakers tomorrow, Wednesday 13th September, 2023 at 2.00pm prompt. The new nominees are: Hon. Adeleye-Oladapo Adijat, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, Mr. Sofela Adebola Emmanuel, Hon. Ilori-Oduntan Olufemi,  Engr. Dairo Oluwagbenga, Hon. Owootomo Bolu, Mr. Oresanya Oladimeji, Hon. Balogun Ademola, Mr. Osunbiyi Tunde and Mr. Fagbayi Sesan. They are to submit 30 copies each of their profile and other credentials to the Office of the Clerk by 10.00am prompt.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has delisted 37 loan apps. Here is a list of delisted apps: 1. Swiftkash App 2. Hen Credit Loan App 3. Cash Door App 4. Joy Cash-Loan Up To 1,000,000 App 5. Eaglecash App 6. Luckyloan Personal Loan App 7. Getloan App 8. Easeloan Apps 9. Naira Naija 10. Cashlawn App 11. Easynaira App 12. Crediting App 13. Yoyi App 14. Nut Loan App 15. Cashpal App 16. Nairaeasy Gist Loan App 17. Camelloan App 18. Nairaloan App 19. Moneytreefinance Made Easy App 20. Cashme App 21. Secucash App 22. Creditbox App 23.  Cashmama App 24. Crimson Credit App 25. Galaxy Credit App 26. Ease Cash App 27. Xcreditz 28. Imoney 29. Naira Naija 30. Imoneyplus-Instant 31. Nairanaija-Instant 32. Nownowmoney 33. Naija Cash 34. Eagle Cash 35. Firstnell App 36. Flypay 37. Spark Credit