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N-HYPPADEC begins construction of 26 solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission has commenced the construction of 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable communities across 10 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Thursday at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. […]

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FG, WHO select 13 fellows to boost Nasarawa health sector

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, working in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, has selected 13 healthcare workers as fellows to support health sector reforms, strengthen community health systems and improve healthcare delivery at the grassroots level across Nasarawa State. The fellows were chosen following the final interviews for the National Health […]

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Nasarawa gov presents N517.54bn budget

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has presented a proposed budget of N517.54 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval. The Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, assured the Governor of effective synergy and a speedy passage of the budget in the interest of the state’s development. Governor Sule described […]

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Nasarawa to pay off 4,000 sacked teachers amid recruitment scandal

The Nasarawa State Government has said plans are underway to pay off the over 4,000 sacked teachers across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state who were employed without due approval, as a significant step towards resolving the crisis surrounding their recruitment. The Commissioner for Education, John Mamman, disclosed this on Monday in Lafia, […]

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Nasarawa shuts down Lafia market over poor sanitation

The Nasarawa State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Lafia Modern Market due to what it described as “deteriorating sanitary conditions” within the facility. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, led officials of the ministry and security personnel to enforce the closure on Tuesday in Lafia. Elayo said the government’s […]

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Nasarawa assembly urges mining firms to obey environmental laws

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Housing, Environment and Natural Resources has strongly urged mining companies operating within the state to adhere strictly to existing environmental laws. This directive was issued with the express goal of making the environment safer and healthier for the state’s citizens. The committee’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Omadefu, made […]

Stakeholders praise NSC over planned Nasarawa dry port
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Stakeholders praise NSC over planned Nasarawa dry port

Maritime players have applauded the Nigerian Shippers Council’s plans to build an inland dry port in Nasarawa State. The PUNCH reported that Rotimi Hassan, the Managing Director of Kaduna Inland Dry Port, Rotimi Hassan, praised the NSC’s decision. He said, “It is a good move by the government, but I would also advise the government to look […]