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Consistent, clear policies ensure stable business performance, says former WTO chief economist
Only steady, clear and transparent policies can provide businesses with much-needed certainty that ensures their long-term performance, former World Trade Organization (WTO) chief economist Robert Koopman has said. The capricious U.S. tariffs and regulatory policies have deepened uncertainty in the business environment, making it difficult for companies to make long-term decisions and form development strategies, Koopman said in an interview…
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Oluremi Tinubu attends global summit of First Ladies in Washington
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday joined First Ladies from 44 countries at the Fostering the Future Together Summit hosted by United States First Lady, Melania Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C.. The summit, described as the largest international gathering of its kind hosted by a U.S. First Lady at the White House in a single day, brought…
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Tinubu hosts St. Kitts and Nevis prime minister at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Michael Drew, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Caribbean nation.
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Tinubu approves expansion of PiCNG mandate to include electric vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s clean transportation strategy. With the approval announced on Thursday, the initiative will now operate as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), with responsibility for coordinating both…
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Nigeria committed to protecting human rights, Shettima says at humanitarian law dialogue
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, saying the Federal Government is strengthening legal frameworks and embedding humanitarian principles into security operations to address insecurity and conflict. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 High-Level International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Dialogue, Shettima said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is pursuing…
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MacArthur Foundation launches Nigeria next initiative to empower young people
The MacArthur Foundation has launched Nigeria Next, a new initiative focused on empowering young Nigerians through digital inclusion, innovation, civic engagement, and policy development. The programme is designed to position young people as drivers of social and economic transformation by expanding their access to technology, economic opportunities, and governance processes in an increasingly digital world. According to the foundation, the…
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Shettima hails Gates Foundation support, seeks partnership on key reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its sustained investments and humanitarian interventions in Nigeria, describing the organisation as a strategic partner in the country’s development efforts. Shettima gave the commendation on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the foundation led by Hari Menon at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The Vice President also…
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Tinubu arrives Abuja after UK trip, Lagos Eid celebrations
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja following his recent trip to the United Kingdom and the Eid al‑Fitr celebrations in Lagos state. The presidential jet conveying the President landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Wednesday night at about 7:50 pm. President Tinubu had earlier departed from the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed…
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Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja after UK trip, Eid holiday
President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Abuja after returning from his historic state visit to the United Kingdom and spending the Eid-al-Fitr holiday in Lagos. The President’s jet took off from the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 6:50 pm on Wednesday. President Tinubu travelled to the UK from March 18 to 19, 2026, on…
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OPL 245: Critics pursuing self-interest, not patriotism — FG
The federal government has accused critics of the recent resolution of the long-running OPL 245 oil block dispute of pursuing selfish interests rather than acting in Nigeria’s national interest. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said comments attributed to the media office of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar…
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