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October 28, 2024 Governor Umo Eno to Commission Secretatiat Road in Orue Offong Oruko

Governor Umo Eno to Commission Secretatiat Road in Orue Offong Oruko

Governor UMO ENO will today, Monday, October 28, 2024 commission the 2.9 kilometre Secretariat Road, Okuko two-event Road with spur in UrueOffong/Oruko Local Government Area.

The exercise forms part of the Governor’s plans to commission a total of eight road projects, 62 compassionate homes, a model primary health center and a water reticulation project across the state in the next one month.

The UrueOffong/OrukoSecretariat Road project, executed by Bulletin Construction Company Nigeria Limited under the supervision of the State Ministry of Works and Fire Service, will serve as a vital access route connecting three villages, including Urueffong, UkukoUtuku and Ibotongin the Area, bringing a new level of connectivity and accessibility to the area.

Thrilling over the important infrastructural milestone in the area, some of the Residents said the road signifies not only improved access but also hope for economic growth.

Governor UMO ENO will also commission as well as hand over Arise Companionate Home in UrueOffong/Orukoand MboLocal Government Areas tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

October 27, 2024 IMF Calls for More Social Investment Programmes to Ease the Pains of Economic Reforms

IMF Calls for More Social Investment Programmes to Ease the Pains of Economic Reforms

The International Monetary Fund – IMF has said that the Implementation of social investments would help ease the pains of subsidy removal, and assist vulnerable Nigerians cope with reforms of the present administration.

Addressing the press, yesterday afternoon, at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, in Washington DC, the Director of African Region, Mr. ABEBE SELASSIE also denied its involvement in the removal of fuel subsidy and said that the decision was purely domestic.

Mr. ABEBE admitted that fuel subsidy had brought a lot of suffering to Nigerians and advised the federal to implement social investments that would assist the vulnerable cope with the pains of the reforms.

The director said that over the years, his organization had learnt a lot of lessons from reforms carried out by member countries that it had worked with and that at the moment, it made sure that reforms advised by the IMF do not result in heightening inequalities or increase the difficulties of the vulnerable.

October 26, 2024 France Fingered in 1994 Rwandan Genocide

France Fingered in 1994 Rwandan Genocide

France has been accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda of minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

In an unprecedented hearing, the Paris Administrative Court began tackling a request from several survivor associations to examine the role played by the French state.

They are hoping to prove France’s tacit support of events through a defence agreement, illegal arms deliveries, and the abandonment of civilians.

Survivors are seeking 540 million dollars in reparations. Paris has been repeatedly accused of supporting the government in power at the time of the 100-day killing spree by Hutu extremists.

More than a million people were killed in the violence which only ended when rebels of the Tutsi-dominated Rwanda Patriotic Front – led by now President PAUL KAGAME – drove the Hutu army and millions of civilian Hutus into exile.

October 26, 2024 Federal Government Allocates N600m to The Growing Digital Sector

Federal Government Allocates N600m to The Growing Digital Sector

The Federal Government has allocated 600 million dollar to support young entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s growing digital sector, aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators.

This initiative targets individuals aged 15 to 35, providing financial support and resources for youth-led startups and small businesses in technology and digital innovation.

Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, WALE EDUN announced the funding during a panel session at the Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, where he noted Nigeria’s efforts to support women and entrepreneurs.

He elaborated on the programme’s multi-faceted approach, which includes startup capital, technology training, and skills development, stressing its intention to empower young Nigerians in ways traditional systems may not fully address.

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