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Kogi Targets N 1 Billion Revenue from Signage by 2026

The Kogi State Government has set an ambitious target of generating one billion naira in revenue from signage and advertisement by 2026, as part of its broader strategy to boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce dependence on federal allocations.

This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, during a management meeting with heads of agencies under the ministry in Lokoja.
Fanwo described the appointment of Mr. Richard Osaseyi as the General Manager of the Kogi State Signage and Advertising Agency as “a masterstroke,” noting that it would reposition the agency for greater efficiency and impact.

“Kogi has no business depending solely on federal allocations if we are able to harness internal revenue opportunities effectively.
Signage and advertisement can generate over a billion naira for the state by 2026,” Fanwo said.

“This is why we are gathered here to brainstorm on the prospects and challenges. Revenue generation is top on the agenda of the Ododo Administration as we aim to fund infrastructure and development from within.
”Fanwo further emphasized that Governor Ododo has successfully “separated revenue from politics,” allowing professionals to drive economic initiatives without interference.

In his remarks, Mr. Richard Osaseyi outlined strategies already being implemented to reposition the agency and boost revenue.
He revealed that many large corporate advertisers in the state had been underpaying in the past, but that the agency is now engaging with them diplomatically to correct the imbalance.

“With our new approach, we’re already seeing positive responses,” Osaseyi said. “The agency is poised to become a major contributor to the state’s IGR, and we will intensify public sensitization to build trust and cooperation.
”The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Ebenezer Adurodija, also commended the agency’s readiness and pledged the ministry’s continued support to ensure the success of the initiative.

Meanwhile, in a related development, Commissioner Fanwo inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to begin work on the launch of Project Confluence of Opportunities, an initiative aimed at projecting Kogi’s vast economic and tourism potential to both local and global investors.
“Kogi is one of the most richly endowed states in Nigeria — geographically, historically, and naturally,” Fanwo said.

“From the Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue to Mount Patti and our rich mineral resources, Kogi has everything to become a top investment and tourism destination.
“Project Confluence of Opportunities is our bold step to tell the world that Kogi is open for business. Our mandate goes beyond informing our people — we are also here to tell our story to the world in a way that attracts value.
”The initiatives form part of the Ododo Administration’s broader blueprint to reposition Kogi as a self-reliant, investor-friendly state and a model of good governance in Nigeria.
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Bill Gates to give away 99% of his wealth
“I have decided to give my money back to society much faster than I had originally planned,” Gates, 69, wrote in a statement.

The Gates Foundation plans to give away $313 billion over the next 20 years before shutting down entirely in 2045.
The move, according to Bloomberg, marks a new deadline for one of history’s largest and most influential charities.
That target would represent a doubling in spending for the non-profit foundation which has disbursed more than $100 billion since it was co-founded by Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and Melinda Gates in 2000.
Originally, the foundation was set to close 20 years after Gate’s death.
“I have decided to give my money back to society much faster than I had originally planned,” Gates, 69, wrote in a statement.
“I will give away virtually all my wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to the cause of saving and improving lives around the world,” he added.
Credit: Bloomberg
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Peter Obi’s Comparison of Nigeria’s Educational System With Bangladesh, Turkiye
Bangladesh, which once lagged behind Nigeria in virtually every measurable development index, now surpasses us in all key areas of development and in the Human Development Index (HDI).

Peter Obi wrote on his X( Twitter) : “I just came across the official results from JAMB showing the recent exam figures.
In the data shared by JAMB, a total of 1,955,069 candidates sat for the exam.
Shockingly, out of this number, only about 420,000 candidates scored above 200, while over 1.5 million scored below 200.
This means that over 78% of the total candidates failed to meet the 200-mark threshold — a reflection of the deep-rooted challenges in our educational system.
The latest JAMB results once again highlight the consequences of decades of underinvestment in education, a sector that should be central to our national development strategy.
Currently, Nigeria’s total university enrollment stands at approximately 2 million students.
By comparison, the National University of Bangladesh — a single university — has over 3.4 million students enrolled, despite the country having only about 75% of Nigeria’s population.
One university in Bangladesh surpasses the entire university enrollment in Nigeria.
Bangladesh, which once lagged behind Nigeria in virtually every measurable development index, now surpasses us in all key areas of development and in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Similarly, Turkey (now Turkiye), with a population of about 87.7 million people, has over 7 million university students — more than three times Nigeria’s total university enrollment.
I have consistently said it: education is not just a social service; it is a strategic investment.
It is the most critical driver of national development and the most powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty.
We must now invest aggressively in education — at all levels — if we are serious about building a prosperous, secure, and equitable Nigeria.”
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BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope

The Catholic Church has a new leader. Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American-born cleric and seasoned Vatican official, has been elected Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.
The announcement was made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday following the traditional white smoke signaling the successful conclusion of the papal conclave.
Prevost, 69, becomes the first American-born Pope in the Church’s two-thousand-year history, marking a significant moment for Catholics in the United States and around the world.
He succeeds Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV is a member of the Order of St. Augustine and is widely respected for his quiet but firm leadership style, deep theological grounding and global pastoral experience.
In 2023, Prevost was appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, overseeing the selection and supervision of bishops around the world.
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