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Shettima supports non-kinetic approach to insecurity in South East
In addition to other initiatives already being implemented, Vice President Kashim Shettima has given his nod to the adoption of a non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity in the South East region of the country. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu,…
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Funeral rites begin for Wole Soyinka’s elder sister, Madam Tinuola Aina
The funeral rites for Mrs. Tinuola Aina (nee Soyinka) who passed on November 7, 2023, will commence at 5pm on Thursday, December 7 with a Service of Songs in Lagos. According to a public statement by the family, the two-day rites will end on Friday December 8 with a private interment in Lagos. Born April 29, 1933, and named ‘Tinuola…
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Rights group commends Ekiti voters for peaceful LG poll
The people and government of Ekiti State have been commended for a peaceful Local Government election in the South West State. The election of 38 Chairmen and 177 councilors was held on Saturday. The Nigerian Human Rights Community, NIHRCO which monitored the election in 177 wards said the exercise has once again demonstrated the quality of leadership in the State.…
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Army chief visits Tudun Biri, commiserates, tenders apology to drone strike victims, community
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has paid a condolence visit to Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Army Chief arrived the community in the early hours of Tuesday, accompanied by Principal Staff Officers from the Army Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, where he met with the…
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COP28: UN climate event mobilizes over $57bn in first four days
The UN’s climate action summit has mobilized over $57 billion from various sectors in just four days of the event, with financial pledges and commitments covering finance, health, food, nature and energy. On climate finance, the UAE announced on opening day a $30 billion catalytic fund, ALTÉRRA, with an emphasis on unlocking private finance across the Global South. The COP28…
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Japa: Groups canvass for structured MoU on migration of healthcare workers between Nigeria, UK
A UK-based Diaspora group, Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK), has called for a structured Memorandum of Understanding on migration of health workers between the Governments of Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This was one of the highlights of its 25th anniversary gala night wherein Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) was the special guest of honour.…
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Bayelsa PDP denies reported plans to frame Sylva in corruption
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been described as malicious a publication that Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the party were engaging in a clandestine plot to frame up corruption allegations against the defeated All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The opposition party in…
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Kwara Garment Factory set to commence operation Q1 2024
ate targets 2000 jobs The Kwara Garment Factory, a key vision of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is now a reality as its operational launch will be held in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The initiative adjudged to be a factory of the future already has 570 sewing machines installed. The first in West Africa cutting machine with a capacity to…
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Lagos secures financing deals for two waste conversion projects at COP28
…Sanwo-Olu rolls out state’s climate resilience plan ….seeks long-term investments for 30 other sustainability projects …signs trade agreement with Arabian Gulf Commerce Chamber Lagos State’s participation in the ongoing 28th session of Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has yielded quick dividend of opportunities. Two waste conversion initiatives, which the State pitched at the global climate summit,…
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Maida promises support for Meta on undersea cable initiative
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital economy. Maida, who spoke when he received a delegation…
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