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Elumelu urges shift from aid dependence to trade, investment in Africa
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from reliance on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private sector-led growth. Elumelu made the call during a fireside chat held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The session, titled the “Darryl G. Behrman Lecture on Africa…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Amina Mohammed, Malala, others at UNGA education financing event
Vice-President Kashim Shettima; UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed; President of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete; Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani; and education activist, Malala Yousafzai, at a high-level education financing event jointly hosted by Nigeria and Italy on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. The event, tagged…
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Kebbi govt tackles ADC over criticism of professors’ LG appointments
The Kebbi State Government has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Campaign Council over its objection to the appointment of 21 professors to head Local Government Education Authorities across the state. The government described the opposition party’s criticism as politically motivated and challenged it to focus on presenting its policies and programmes to voters ahead of the 2027 governorship election.…
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UNGA 81: Nigeria, Italy rally support for $5bn global education financing
Nigeria and Italy have joined forces to mobilise $5 billion in global financing for education as part of efforts to expand access and improve learning outcomes in developing countries. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday at the “A New Era for Education Financing” high-level event held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Vice-President…
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Tinubu hails $800m Ima Gas FID, says project unlocks 50-year-old resource
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major step towards unlocking Nigeria’s long-undeveloped gas resources for industrialisation, investment and job creation. The project, developed by Nigerian independent energy company AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies, is expected to produce about 300 million standard cubic feet of…
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NDC: Dickson rejects OK Movement’s campaign council
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has rejected the creation of a separate campaign structure by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, warning political support groups against operating as parallel structures to the party. Dickson spoke on Tuesday while receiving former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, into the NDC in Abuja. His comments followed…
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UNGA 81: North-West governors seek global support for peace, development
Governors of the seven North-West states have called for stronger international partnerships and investment to support the region’s coordinated efforts to tackle insecurity, poverty and economic challenges. The governors made the call at a high-level event in New York held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and convened by the North-West Governors’ Forum in partnership with…
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UNGA 81: Shettima joins world leaders, set to present Nigeria’s position Thursday
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday joined world leaders at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the week-long gathering, which is being held from September 22 to 28 under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation:…
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FG tasks 774 council chairmen with grassroots development
The federal government has tasked chairmen of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas with using their autonomy to deliver measurable improvements in the lives of citizens. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the charge on Tuesday at the maiden Annual National Conference of the 774 Local Government Council Chairmen in Abuja.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima arrives UN HQ for opening of 81st UNGA General Debate
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global gathering. He was accompanied by senior members of the Nigerian delegation, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria’s…
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