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Tinubu inaugurates Abuja expressway, vows completion of inherited projects
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing both ongoing and inherited infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu described the road project as a key step toward improving transportation, boosting economic activity, and enhancing…
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Nigeria secures US$1 billion AfCFTA financing window to boost exports — FG
The federal government says Nigerian businesses now have access to a US$1 billion financing facility under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), designed to strengthen exports, expand production, and improve competitiveness across African markets. Speaking at the 2nd Quarter 2026 meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,…
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Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila to lead Ebola preparedness task force
…..Approves ₦10 billion emergency funding President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, and appointed the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to head the body. The Federal Government also approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding to strengthen national…
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BPP unveils 23 major reforms to transform Nigeria’s public procurement system
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled 23 major reforms aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s public procurement system, with a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Speaking at the inaugural Public Procurement Day in Abuja, the Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Abraham Adedokun, said the reforms are designed to reposition procurement as a key driver of national development…
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24/7 power remains goal, but sector reforms will take Years — Tegbe
The newly inaugurated Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has restated the federal government’s long-term objective of delivering “reliable and affordable electricity for every Nigerian home, business, and industry, around the clock,” while cautioning that Nigerians should not expect rapid improvements in power supply. Speaking on Monday after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, Tegbe…
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Nigeria exceeds WHO food safety target, says FG
The federal government says Nigeria is now performing above the World Health Organization (World Health Organization) food safety benchmark for low- and middle-income countries, following improvements in its national surveillance and response systems. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 World Food Safety Day commemoration held in Abuja, themed…
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Insecurity: Senate set to pass constitutional amendment on state police
The Nigerian Senate is set to consider a constitutional amendment this week that would provide for the establishment of state police across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security framework. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, saying the proposal has reached a…
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PHOTO NEWS: Investments, enterprise will drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy will be driven by enterprise, investment, and coordinated reforms across all levels of government. He made the statement on Monday while declaring open the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, noting that sustainable economic transformation depends on creating an enabling environment for…
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Nigeria mulls action over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa — Minister
The Nigerian government has expressed strong concern over what it describes as the mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa, alleging that many Nigerians have been unfairly targeted, harassed, and subjected to xenophobic attacks. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja that Nigeria is weighing possible diplomatic and retaliatory measures over the…
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JUST IN: 3 dead, 18 staff, 13 security, 482 on board in Warri–Itakpe train accident
At least a total of 482 persons were on board the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) during a fatal accident that occurred near Agbor in Delta State, leaving three passengers dead and several others injured. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed the incident, saying rescue and emergency response operations are currently ongoing at the scene. In a statement, the…
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