The Chairman, Artisanal Miners and Coal Buyers Association , Kogi Eastern Senatorial District, Mr Gabriel Onoja has appealed to federal government for support in the areas of provision of payloaders, trailers, tractors, excavators among others to enhance mining of coal in the state. Onoja who made the appeal during a solid mineral stakeholders meeting…
Federal ministry of mines and steel development has assured Artisanal and small scale miners in Kogi State a boost that would enhance mining activities, create jobs and improve revenue generation of miners in the state. The ministry also commended Mr Gabriel Onoja for facilitating and supporting mining activities in the state. Speaking at a…
Over 2,500 students of the Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi state have been matriculated for National Diloma and High National Diploma programme of the institution. The Rector of the institution, Dr. Danjuma Baba who disclosed this during the 35th matriculation ceremony of the institution held on Saturday at the convocation pavilion, waned the new…
A bill seeking for the establishment of Federal University of Education, Okene has passed first reading at the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The bill sponsored by the Senator Yakubu Oseni representing Kogi Central senatorial district seeks to upgrade the Federal College of Education Okene into a full fledged University of Education. Speaking…
The Kogi State Government has promised to make Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, a world class institution of learning that will compete favourably with any university across the globe. The State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. Abubakar Ohere gave the assurance on Wednesday while handing over of seven projects sites…
A group under the aegis of Good Governance Forum (GGF) based in Kogi State has urged political leaders in Kogi West to allow the senate position to shift to Lokoja/Koton-Karfe axis come 2023 in the interest of fairness, justice and equity. This call was contained in statement signed by the chairman of the forum…
In recognition of crucial roles being played by the media to entrench democracy through effective news gathering and dissemination, Senator Yakubu Oseni has donated two laptops each to the mainstream media outlets in Kogi Central Senatorial District to further enhance their productivity. The media outlets which benefitted from this phase of empowerment from the…
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello says he would continue to pay counterpart funding for programmes and projects that will enhance the livelihood of the rural dwellers in the State. Governor Bello stated this on Friday while commissioning Gaskiya Rice Processing Centre constructed by Kogi Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) under the FGN/IFAD…
The Nigeria Union of Mine Workers has rejected in its entirety the planned sale of the Ajaokuta Steel Company to private sector. The Union also expressed determination and readiness to work for the development of the Company when operational. National President of the Union, Alhaji Hamza Mohammed stated this during the inauguration of the…
The Vice Chancellor , Federal University Lokoja (FUL) Professor Professor Olayemi Akinwumi has vowed not to allow detractors derailed him from achieving his vision and mission for the development of the institution. Speaking during a press conference to mark one year in office of the Vice Chancellor held at the main campus Felele,…