Ondo Assembly Receives N33.86bn 2025 Budget Proposal For Oil-producing Areas

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4 months ago

May 15, 2025

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday received N33. 86 billion budget proposal for the Ondo State Oil Producing Development Area Commission for 2025 fiscal year.

The financial bill, which was read by the Assembly’s Clerk, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, earmarked the sum of N4,474,650,00 for recurrent expenditure, while a sum of N29,112,500 is for capital expenditure.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that OSOPADEC has a mandate of making intervention provisions for the oil producing communities in the state.

The House later committed the bill to the House Adhoc Committee on OSOPADEC for scrutiny after the first and second reading, with a mandate to report back to the house in two weeks.

Speaking on the bill, Mr Oluwatoyin Allen (Ese-Odo Constituency/APC) said that the budget estimate when passed would improve the living standard of the people of the oil producing communities.

Allen added that the bill after passed would boost the economy of the state, urging the committee to consider infrastructural facilities like schools and health centres.

Similarly, Mrs Fayemi Obayelu (Ilaje 2/APC) stated that the bill should be critically evaluated as the most vulnerable were the women.

Obayelu added that the intervention by OSOPADEC would go a long way in assisting the people of the oil producing communities.

Other lawmakers asked for accountability and prudence for the mandate areas to get the best when the bill is passed.

In his speech, the Speaker of the House, Chief Olamide Oladiji, said that it was crucial that the lawmakers prioritise the needs of their constituents.

Oladiji also enjoined the lawmakers to remain steadfast in their commitment to promoting good governance and to ensure social justice in fostering economic growth.

He announced an Adhoc Committees on OSOPADEC to be headed by Mr Oluwatoyin Allen and Adhoc Committee on Health to be headed by Mr Chris Ogunlana.

He said the committees would be saddled with the responsibility of ministries and the MDA’s pending when the statutory standing committees would be reconstituted

Oladiji encouraged members of the committees to work tirelessly towards building a better future for the people guided by the principles of justice, equality, and progress.

Similarly, a bill for a law to amend the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Ondo State Law, 2019 scaled the first reading.
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Navy Opens Recruitment For Basic Training School Batch 38

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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The Nigerian Navy has opened applications for its Basic Training School (BTS) Batch 38 recruitment exercise, scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2025.

According to an official statement, the recruitment process is free, and interested applicants must submit their applications online at https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng/https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng.

Successful candidates will undergo basic military training before being officially enlisted as Ordinary Seamen.

The Navy stressed that eligibility is restricted to Nigerian citizens by birth with a valid National Identification Number (NIN). Applicants must have no criminal record and must not be affiliated with secret societies, cults, or fraternities.

Educational and age requirements were clearly outlined. Candidates applying with O’level results must be between 18 and 22 years old as of December 31, 2025.

Those with OND/NCE qualifications must be aged 18 to 26, while Chaplain/Imam Assistants and Drivers/Mechanics must fall within the 18 to 28 age bracket.

In all cases, applicants are required to have at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB, with certificates not older than 2015.

The Navy added that special professions, such as Medical Assistants and Nurses, require proof of registration with relevant professional bodies.

Applicants for technical trades including tailoring, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and electrical works must present valid Trade Test certificates in addition to academic qualifications.

Similarly, candidates applying as sportsmen and women are expected to provide certificates and medals as evidence of their sporting achievements.

The recruitment examination is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at designated centers nationwide.

Candidates are required to bring their Attestation Form, duly signed with a passport photograph of the signer, along with valid identification such as a Driver’s License, International Passport, or National ID Card.

Applicants have been cautioned against multiple applications, which will lead to disqualification.

The Navy further advised candidates to seek clarification only through official communication channels provided on the recruitment portal.

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BREAKING: Gov Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the State Pensions Board with immediate effect.

Rivers State Head of Service Mrs Inyingi Brown made this announcement on Friday in Port Harcourt.

According to the governor, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the board until a new one is constituted.

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FAAN Launches Cashless Payment System Across Airports

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8 hours ago

September 26, 2025

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the cashless system of payment across all airports.

“FAAN in partnership with Paystack, is proud to announce the roll out of OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,” the agency said in a communique on Thursday.

Effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points.

FAAN added that travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.

This initiative, it stated, is a response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.

By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.

To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have.

In addition, passengers have been directed to obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja.

After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless. faan.gov.ng.

FAAN added that it remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.

For inquiries, airport users have also been advised to contact FAAN’s support line at 0700 CBS FAAN (0700 227 3226) or email the agency at gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.