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Kogi Water Sector Set for Major Transformation in 2026 – Commissioner Bashir Opaluwa Idris Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engineer Danladi Yahaya Faruk, says the state’s water sector is poised for significant transformation beginning in 2026, following the completion of key institutional and legal reforms. Engineer Faruk made this known while defending the Ministry’s…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. This initiative underscores the refinery’s commitment to ensuring transparency, affordability, and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum market. The…

  His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commissioned the DAM Foundation Civic Recreation Complex at the Okene, describing the facility as a powerful catalyst for youth empowerment, human capital development, and community transformation. At the ceremony, Governor Ododo on Monday applauded the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of…

  KOGI STATE, Nigeria – The Special Adviser on Youth and Students Affairs, Amb. Oladele John Nihi, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to any initiative that advances peace across Nigeria, with a special focus on Kogi State. Speaking during his investiture as a Peace Ambassador for the forthcoming Nigeria Peace Movement (set to launch in Kogi),…

  Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a comprehensive social programme aimed at driving sustainable economic empowerment within its host communities.   Head of Social Performance, DCP Gboko Dr. Johnson Kor speaking at the presentation of N28,800,000.00 scholarship cheque and Passing Out ceremony of Youth Trainees from the six host communities on Monday…

    Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market. With over 2,000…

  The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has approved the promotion of eleven (11) Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturers and five hundred and seventy two (572) other teaching and non-teaching members of staff of the institution. This was part of the far reaching decisions made at the 72nd Regular Meeting…

  The President of Dangote Group, Dr Aliko Dangote has given a Kaduna based businessman Engr. Kailani Mohammed a 7 – day ultimatum to retract a libelous publication made against him and his business or face N100Bn suit. Dangote in a letter to the businessman demanded immediate public explanation, retraction and unreserved apology from the…

    The Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state to play their roles in the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 for the benefit of the state. Enehe gave the charge on Wednesday during a stakeholders forum involving technocrats,…

  The Kogi State House of Assembly has stepped up efforts to halt land grabbing and the illegal exploitation of government-owned land across the state. Chairman of the House Committee on Lands, Hon. Abu Onoruoiza Jibril, disclosed this while speaking with Assembly correspondents shortly after the Kogi State Bureau of Lands defended its 2026 budget…