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FG targets 5m Nigerians for poverty reduction through skills training
The federal government has announced plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty through skills acquisition and empowerment programmes under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), Dr Abiola Arogundade, disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan at the commencement of the Oyo State…
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Salako: FG targets 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria, with a target of achieving at least 70 per cent local production of essential healthcare products by 2030. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on Monday while declaring open the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo organised by the…
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67,512 Nigerians access NCGC-backed loans, 16.8% are women — Tinubu
A total of 67,512 Nigerians across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory have accessed formal credit backed by the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), President Bola Tinubu has said. Tinubu disclosed this on Monday in a post on his X account, saying 11,374 of the beneficiaries are women, while 33.5 per cent are first-time formal borrowers. According to the…
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 with a mandate from the President to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual high-level gathering. During the week-long engagements, the Vice President delivered Tinubu’s national…
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Tinubu hale, hearty, working despite vacation, says Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and has continued to work while on his annual vacation, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has said. Onanuga said this in a post on X on Sunday while responding to questions over Tinubu’s absence from the country and his non-attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly…
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FG approves upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar ports — Oyetola
The federal government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed. Oyetola disclosed this in a post on his X account on Sunday, saying the approval reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing “a balanced, efficient and globally competitive national port system.” The minister said…
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UNGA 81: Africa deserves permanent seat on UN Security Council — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the legitimacy and fairness of the global governance system. Shettima spoke on Friday in New York during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The Vice-President reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent…
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2027: Ebonyi remains APC, no rainbow coalition, says Umahi
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed claims of a “rainbow coalition” in Ebonyi State, saying the state remains firmly aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Umahi spoke on Friday while inspecting Section Two of the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway project in Ado, Benue State. In a statement issued on Saturday by Francis Nwaze, his Senior…
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Anambra govt challenges Obi over $150m savings, $123.77m debt
The Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi’s claim that he left more than $150 million in savings for the state, arguing that government should prioritise the welfare and development of citizens over accumulating funds in banks. The state Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, made the argument in a statement on Saturday while responding to…
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Xi-Trump summit provides new strategic guidance for China-U.S. ties
From a welcome ceremony and a formal meeting to a state dinner, Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged intensively on Thursday with his host, U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House during his state visit to the United States. The two leaders conducted sincere and in-depth exchanges and reached common understanding on many issues, which has added new substance to…
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