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Tinubu approves National Carbon Market Framework, targets $3bn yearly
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of a National Carbon Market Framework and the operationalization of Nigeria’s Climate Change Fund as part of efforts to position the country strategically ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled to hold next year in Belém, Brazil. The move is expected to enable Nigeria to…
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New vice-chancellor to emerge at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja)
A new Vice-Chancellor is set to emerge soon at the Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, as the institution prepares to begin the formal process of appointing a substantive head. According to an internal memorandum signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Mustapha Tanimu, on behalf of the Registrar, members of the University Senate have been invited…
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Kwara sets up committees to verify gratuity records, clear pension arrears
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has constituted two nonpartisan committees comprising technocrats and labour leaders to verify gratuity records at the state and local government levels. The move is aimed at clearing pensioners to receive their dues based on their retirement dates from the civil service. The eight-member committee for state gratuities is headed by the…
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Notes from the citizen engagement in Akure, by Fredrick Nwabufo
Early this week, I joined members of the Presidential Communication Team to Akure, Ondo State, on an important assignment – the Citizen-Government Engagement in the South-west. The event, which was held at the International Conference Centre, Akure, was a confluence of ideas, treatises, thoughts, and prescriptions on the development effort of the South-west zone and, in a broader context, of…
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Osun APC tells Adeleke to prepare handover note ahead of 2026 poll
Says PDP screening a face-saving move after failed defection bidBy Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to start preparing his handover note ahead of the 2026 governorship election, saying no amount of political manoeuvring can save him from defeat given his abysmal performance in office.Reacting to viral photos and videos…
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Mining Marshals reclaim 90 sites, prosecute 300 offenders — Alake
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the introduction of Mining Marshals by the administration of President Bola Tinubu has led to the restoration of more than 90 mining sites previously occupied by bandits, marking a major breakthrough in the government’s efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s mining sector. Speaking at the South-West Leaders Conference held…
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Tinubu approves National Steering Committee for Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a key initiative aimed at accelerating economic activities, improving livelihoods, and strengthening social protection across Nigeria’s grassroots communities. The approval was confirmed in a statement by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor…
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Jonathan ineligible to contest 2027 presidency — Justice Salami
Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Salami stated that Jonathan’s return to power would violate the constitutional limit of two terms, warning that any such victory would be nullified by the Court of Appeal and affirmed by the Supreme Court.…
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President Tinubu lauds Ekpo, Mshelbila over GECF appointments
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday applauded the appointments of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria LNG Limited, Dr Philip Mshelbila, to top positions within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), describing the development as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s energy diplomacy. The two Nigerian officials were…
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Re-awakening the giant to the reality of the transition from adversity to prosperity, by Ayo Ladigbolu
I express sincere appreciation to the organisers for giving me the honour and privilege of presenting the SPECIAL ADDRESS at this significant Southwest Stakeholders Summit. I congratulate the Convener and Father Superior of AFENIFERE, Pa Reuben Fasoranti (CFR). Papa is not only my Leader, he is also my Teacher. He was principal of Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo from 1973–1975.…
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