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FG urges BRICS to rewrite global governance, financial rules
The federal government has urged BRICS countries to push for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and the international financial system to make them more representative, equitable and responsive to contemporary realities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the call on Sunday while addressing the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented…
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BRICS opens up new possibilities for more dynamic Global South
When the BRICS cooperation mechanism was formally launched in 2006, it opened a new chapter for cooperation among major emerging economies. Two decades on, BRICS has, through the ebbs and flows of the global economy, expanded through multiple rounds of enlargement and broadened the scope of its cooperation. This evolution has ushered in a new era of greater BRICS cooperation,…
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Nigeria reaffirms support for WTO, multilateralism at BRICS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, saying no country can prosper in isolation from the global community. Shettima stated this on Saturday during a meeting with WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. The Vice…
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EFCC, FBI probe alleged diversion of USAID funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have begun investigating alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds released under United States government-supported programmes in Nigeria. The development followed a meeting between officials of the two law enforcement agencies in Lagos on Thursday, where they agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and operational cooperation…
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Shettima arrives India for BRICS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Shettima is leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the summit as Nigeria seeks to deepen bilateral relations, expand trade and investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation with BRICS member and partner countries. The summit, which is being held under…
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Shettima heads to New Delhi for BRICS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima will travel to New Delhi, India, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for this weekend. Shettima’s participation is expected to provide Nigeria with an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with key international partners and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, solid minerals, technology and innovation. The summit will be…
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Oluremi Tinubu flags off food bank programme in South-East
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the National Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra State as part of efforts to tackle child malnutrition across the South-East. The launch, which completes the rollout of the intervention across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, took place on Thursday during Tinubu’s first official visit to Anambra State. Speaking at the event, the First Lady…
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FG pays D’Tigress players $100,000 each, fulfils presidential reward
The federal government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, completing the cash component of the presidential reward promised the team. Each official of the team also received the naira equivalent of $50,000. President Bola Tinubu disclosed this via his X account on Thursday, saying the payments completed the reward…
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Oluremi Tinubu empowers 2,500 women across South-East
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has announced a N250 million empowerment programme for 2,500 women across the five states of the South-East. The initiative, implemented under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in partnership with the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is designed to support women-owned businesses and improve household incomes. Mrs Tinubu announced the programme on Wednesday in Owerri,…
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NELFUND has eased financial burden on poor students, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a landmark initiative that has eased the financial burden on children from less-privileged backgrounds seeking higher education. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the management team of the University of Abuja, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi. The Vice President said…
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