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FG says 60% of electricity metering gap closed, 668,000 meters installed
The federal government has disclosed that about 60 per cent of the meters delivered under Phase 1 of the World Bank-financed Distribution Sector Recovery Programme have been installed for electricity customers across Nigeria. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, disclosed this on Wednesday after the second meeting of the National Council on Privatisation for 2026,…
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Salako urges doctors to strengthen ethics in Nigeria’s health system
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has urged Nigerian doctors and other health professionals to strengthen professional discipline, accountability and ethical conduct to restore public trust in the country’s health system. Salako made the call on Wednesday while delivering the guest of honour address at the opening of the National Executive Council meeting of the…
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FG unveils $1bn HOPE-SP, targets sustainable support for vulnerable households
The federal government has launched a $1 billion Household Prosperity and Economic Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) as part of efforts to shift humanitarian interventions from short-term palliatives to sustainable pathways for recovery, empowerment and self-reliance. The initiative, themed “From Palliatives to Pathways”, was unveiled on Wednesday by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the Banquet Hall of the State House,…
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Nigeria, Thailand move to deepen ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energy
Nigeria and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima calling for a strategic review of existing partnerships between the two countries. Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received a delegation from Thailand led by its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, at the Presidential…
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Tinubu mourns journalist, The Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his death as a loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the country. Oladipo, 56, was a former Political Editor of The Punch newspaper and later founded The Eagle Online, a digital news platform. In a statement on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged Oladipo’s…
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Presidency to Atiku: Stop shifting positions on petrol subsidy
The Presidency has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his position on petrol subsidy, describing his recent comments as political rather than a coherent economic policy. In a statement on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Atiku had offered three different explanations of his proposed petrol subsidy policy within a week.…
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Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic gains for Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to reduce gas flaring and convert the country’s gas reserves into economic benefits for Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja when he received members of the NLNG board, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade. The President said while the…
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Tinubu sets up committee to assess national threats, draw up five-year defence plan
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Wednesday inaugurated a presidential committee to develop a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling Five-Year Strategic Defence Operations Plan for Nigeria. The committee, established by President Bola Tinubu, has been given 90 days to submit both documents for the President’s consideration and approval. At the inauguration, the…
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Marwa: Arrests alone won’t defeat drug traffickers, we’re targeting their wealth
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa, has called for a stronger focus on the financial assets of drug traffickers, saying arrests alone cannot dismantle organised drug networks. Marwa said criminal justice efforts should go beyond securing convictions to ensuring that offenders are deprived of the proceeds that sustain their operations. He spoke at the 43rd…
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No land for ranching without Benue’s consent, Alia warns
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected any plan to establish ranches in the state without the approval of his administration and the people of Benue. Alia spoke on Tuesday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo federal constituency as part of his statewide engagement with residents. The governor said Benue would resist any attempt…
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