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Atiku urges youths to take charge of Nigeria’s political future
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerian youths to take active roles in politics, saying their time to lead the country is now. Atiku made the call on Wednesday at the ADC National Youth Leadership Summit in Abuja, where he unveiled what he described as a partnership with young Nigerians ahead of…
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FG unveils mechanisation policy, targets 4,000 tractors annually
The federal government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy as part of efforts to boost food production and achieve national food sovereignty. Under the new policy framework, the government plans to establish a mega tractor assembly plant capable of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 tractors annually. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,…
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African exporters reap early benefits of China’s zero-tariff treatment
The steady hum of automated production lines echoes through a Chinese-invested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya’s Athi River Export Processing Zone, where freshly harvested avocados are stored, ripened, sorted and cold-pressed into extra virgin avocado oil destined for the Chinese market. On May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic…
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Xiplomacy: From promise to progress
On a crisp autumn day in Beijing, a clear blue sky stretched above the Chinese capital as world leaders gathered for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The azure skies of Beijing soon became known as “APEC blue,” though some viewed the phenomenon as a fleeting moment confined to the summit period. At the welcoming banquet, Chinese…
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Fadahunsi hits back at Peter Obi, says comments were misinterpreted
Senator Francis Fadahunsi has dismissed criticism from former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over his remarks on the Accord Party in Osun State, accusing Obi of misinterpreting his comments and attempting to score political points. The response followed a statement by Obi condemning Fadahunsi over remarks concerning members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.…
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Tinubu directs livestock ministry to enforce ranching policy, says minister
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Livestock Development to strengthen the implementation of Nigeria’s livestock policy, including ranching, and ensure that stakeholders across the sector participate in the programme. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the President. Mukhtar said the President had expressed strong support…
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Tinubu: I want jobs from offshore projects to come Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu says he wants the jobs and business opportunities created by Nigeria’s deep offshore oil and gas projects to remain in the country. Tinubu said this in a post on his X account on Tuesday, reacting to his signing of the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026. “I want the work that comes…
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Western democracy must reflect African realities, Obasanjo says
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a fundamental review of Nigeria’s democratic system, saying the Western liberal model adopted by African countries has failed to adequately reflect the continent’s realities. Obasanjo made the call on Tuesday while chairing the annual Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi. He…
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Atiku demands independent audit of BVAS ahead of 2027 elections
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent audit of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over the technology used by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, made the call in a statement issued by his media office on Tuesday, following reported failures during…
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Tinubu approves framework to unlock $50bn deep offshore investment
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new investment framework aimed at unlocking up to $50 billion in deep offshore oil and gas investments and reviving major projects that have remained stalled for years. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. The framework replaces project-by-project negotiations with transparent eligibility…
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