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Agribusiness giant ETG plans multi-million-dollar investments in Nigeria, targets 6,000 jobs
By Kunle Sanni – African agribusiness giant Export Trading Group (ETG) is set to expand its operations in Nigeria with a multi-million-dollar investment portfolio expected to create more than 6,000 jobs, company officials said. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who received the ETG delegation at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, praised the planned investments and assured the conglomerate of the federal…
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Lagos secures N244.8bn bonds to drive infrastructural development
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Government (LASG) has successfully raised N244.8 billion through the issuance of Series III Green Bond and Series IV Conventional Bond to fund critical infrastructural development across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday, at the signing ceremony in Victoria Island, under the N1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance Programme. According…
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Osun police debunk herdsmen/bandits attack along Osogbo–Iwo road
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has debunked viral social media posts alleging an attack by suspected herdsmen and bandits along the Osogbo–Iwo road on Tuesday, describing the claims as entirely false. In a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, emphasised that there was no…
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Tinubu directs Matawalle to oversee rescue of Kebbi schoolgirls
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State to oversee efforts to rescue 25 students abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga. The president instructed Matawalle to remain in the state and monitor all operations aimed at securing the safe release of the kidnapped students, who were seized by…
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Despite insecurity, future of Nigerian children remains bright, says Bagudu
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has reaffirmed that despite the country’s ongoing security challenges, the future of Nigerian children remains bright. He made the assurance on Thursday in Abuja at the World Children’s Day celebration organised by UNICEF, where he said President Bola Tinubu is committed to safeguarding and investing in the Nigerian child. Bagudu…
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DSS arraigns seven IPOB commanders, updates ongoing terrorism prosecutions
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned seven alleged commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) linked to Finland-based separatist agitator Simon Ekpa. The suspects were charged with terrorism-related offences before the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to court filings dated 19 November, the defendants are facing trial in three separate suits:…
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FG launches national workshop to harmonise digital farmers registry
The federal government has launched a national stakeholder workshop on best practices for the National Digital Farmers Registry, as it seeks to harmonise farmer data and strengthen agricultural planning. The initiative is being implemented under the FG–IFAD Digital Innovation Action Plan. Speaking at the event on Thursday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, reaffirmed President Bola…
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Group urges APC to adopt ex–deputy governor as party’s flag bearer
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The BOA Ambassadors, a political support group, have urged key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt the immediate past deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), as the party’s candidate. The group called on APC national leader, Chief Bisi Akande; minister of marine and blue economy, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola; the Osun APC…
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Remi Tinubu urges renewed commitment to protecting, empowering Nigerian children
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for a stronger national commitment to safeguarding and empowering children, urging Nigerians to ensure that every child grows up “with hope, confidence, and the freedom to reach their full potential”. In her message commemorating World Children’s Day 2025, marked globally on 20 November, the First Lady aligned with this year’s…
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Army to recruit 24,000 soldiers to strengthen national security
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has announced that the Nigerian Army is set to recruit and train 24,000 new soldiers as part of efforts to boost its operational capacity and respond more effectively to security challenges across the country. Shuaibu disclosed the plan on Wednesday during an operational visit to the…
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