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Enugu Air, CNG Buses, Transport Terminals Take off in May

Posted May 11, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

… _Govt set to develop tourist sites_ … _Work starts on Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Awgu Games Village in earnest_ The Enugu Air, CNG Mass Transit Programme, and the ultramodern transport terminals all built from scratch by the Governor Peter Administration are to be launched for operation before the second…

Ebonyi Governor Gifts Workers ₦10,000 on May Day, Pledges Continued Support Amid Labour Demands

Posted May 1, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State marked the 2025 Workers’ Day with a goodwill gesture, announcing a monetary gift of ₦10,000 to all state workers in celebration of their hard work and dedication. The announcement was made during the May Day celebration held in Abakaliki, which was themed: “Reclaiming the…

Sanwo-Olu Slams Peter Obi for “De-Marketing” Nigeria Abroad, Questions His Record on Poverty

Posted April 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strongly criticized Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, over remarks made during a recent appearance at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. According to Sanwo-Olu, Obi’s speech—where he highlighted Nigeria’s poverty levels and criticized current economic policies—amounted to…

GUILD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYSTS CONDEMS 80 YEARS CONCESSIONING PLAN FOR ENUGU AIRPORT

Posted April 26, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Members of the Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Enugu State have condemned plans by the Federal Government to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for a period of 80 years, calling it an aberration in aviation concessioning. Speaking on Media conclave of the popular radio show; Freedom Square…

The ongoing grid failures are a source of shame for the nation

FG Launches 148MW Solar Project to Power Federal Universities and Hospitals Nationwide

Posted April 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious clean energy initiative aimed at powering all Federal Universities and Tertiary Hospitals across the country with renewable energy. This project will provide a total of 148 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, with each of the 37 Federal Universities and 37 tertiary…

IMF Urges Nigeria to Expand Tax Base, Tackle Corruption, and Boost Regional Trade for Economic Stability

Posted April 25, 2025 by Steven

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria to expand its tax revenue base as a critical step toward strengthening the country's fiscal policy. This appeal was made by the IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF…

Nigerian Government Relaunches School Feeding Program to Combat Hunger and Boost Education

Posted April 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to relaunch the national school feeding programme, aiming to significantly reduce child hunger and improve educational outcomes. This initiative was revealed by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that included…

Governor Alia Urges Federal Support Over State of Emergency to Tackle Benue Killings

Posted April 23, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

In response to the growing wave of violence and killings in Benue State, Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has emphasized that what the state truly needs is increased support from the Federal Government, not the imposition of a state of emergency. During an appearance on Arise Television’s “The Morning Show”…

Rivers State’s N300 Million NBA Donation Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate Over Government Patronage

Posted April 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The ongoing debate over the N300 million donation from the Rivers State Government, under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has become a focal point of national attention. Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, a prominent legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, has called the situation a pivotal…

Nigeria Loses $2 Billion Annually to Medical Tourism, Health Minister Calls for Sovereignty and Private Sector Collaboration

Posted April 16, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Lagos — Professor Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $2 billion annually to medical tourism, emphasizing the need for the country to establish health sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign healthcare services. He highlighted that a lack of trust in…

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