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West Africa’s refining capacity risks shortfall over infrastructure — Verheijen
… says Tinubu positions Nigeria as West Africa’s energy hub West Africa’s growing refining capacity could fail to deliver its full economic value unless countries address infrastructure gaps, improve price transparency and strengthen regulatory coordination across the region, the Presidency has warned. The Special Adviser to the President on Oil and Gas, Olu Verheijen, raised the concern on Tuesday while…
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In Nasarawa, Nigeria’s next workforce is being built with skills, not degrees
In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, millions of young people enter the labour market each year in search of work. Typically, a university or polytechnic degree was guaranteed as a sure way of getting a job and being successful. However, this has not been the case for many years. But in Nasarawa state, young people are pursuing a different path…
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Mararaba-Nyanya flyover to be completed by December 2026 — Nasarawa govt
The Nasarawa State Government has said the ongoing 2.6-kilometre Mararaba-Nyanya flyover and adjoining road project will be completed by December 2026. The Director of Media and Publicity of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Team, Tunde Rahman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, following an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects in Benue and Nasarawa states by the…
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Tinubu congratulates Ogun APC governorship candidate Adeola on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Solomon Adeola on his birthday, describing the Ogun West lawmaker as a “dedicated public servant” and dependable political ally. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, currently represents Ogun West in the Senate and chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations. He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State. In a statement issued…
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Tinubu hails B’Odogwu as Nigerian firm wins AfCFTA customs project
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the recognition of Nigeria’s indigenous customs modernisation system, B’Odogwu, as a Nigerian-owned firm secures a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) customs modernisation project. Tinubu also commended Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited and its subsidiary, AfriTrade CMP Limited, for securing the continental project, describing the development as evidence of Nigeria’s growing capacity…
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NIS deploys passport intervention team to UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a dedicated passport intervention team to the United Kingdom to process pending, new and renewal passport applications for Nigerians in the country. The deployment follows a directive by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, to send the team from the NIS headquarters in Abuja. The…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima takes time to read, reflect during leave
Vice President Kashim Shettima is spending part of his two-week leave reading and reflecting, his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, has said. Nkwocha shared photos of Shettima reading in a post on Monday via his X account, describing the break as a period for study, reflection and learning. According to him, the Vice President uses his leave to step away from the…
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Tinubu urges religious leaders to speak against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry
President Bola Tinubu has urged religious leaders across Nigeria and Africa to play a more active role in tackling terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. Tinubu made the call at the Kano Grand Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tijani, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President urged religious leaders to use their influence…
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FMBN launches N100m mortgage scheme for Nigerians in diaspora
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has launched a new mortgage scheme that allows Nigerians living abroad to finance and own homes in Nigeria without travelling back to the country. The initiative was announced on in a statement signed by Joe Abuku, Group Head, Corporate Communications, FMBN, following the official launch of the National Housing Fund (NHF) Diaspora Mortgage…
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Babachir Lawal accuses Atiku of ethnic jingoism over Adamawa ADC governorship ticket
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of ethnic and religious jingoism over the choice of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 elections. Lawal alleged that Atiku influenced the substitution of Engr Umar Suleiman, who won the ADC governorship primary, with Tukur Moddibo,…
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