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Imo has become a one-party state under APC, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly established itself as the dominant political force in the state, attributing the development to the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his own government. Uzodimma spoke in Owerri while hosting members of the Presidential Media Tour, where he declared that Imo residents had already resolved to…
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Subsidy removal raised Imo’s FAAC from N100m to N10.7bn, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma says the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu dramatically increased the state’s monthly federal allocation, enabling his administration to fund infrastructure and social development projects. Speaking in Owerri on Friday during a reception for participants of the Presidential Media Tour, Uzodimma said Imo’s financial situation changed significantly after the Federal Government ended the…
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Alia vows to flush out terrorists, links Benue security to revival of Taraku Mills
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed to sustain the fight against terrorists, saying restoring security across the state is critical to protecting farmlands, reviving industries and strengthening the state’s economy. The governor said his administration would continue to enforce relevant laws and intensify operations against criminal groups until they are driven out of the state. Alia spoke during an…
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Inside Imo’s digital city where Nigeria’s tech problems are being addressed
Nigeria is looking to technology to tackle some of its biggest challenges, and in the southeastern part of the country, the Imo State government hopes that a growing digital hub can become the country’s Silicon Valley. Beyond training thousands of young people in cloud engineering, coding, artificial intelligence and hardware manufacturing, Imo’s digital city is nurturing startups and entrepreneurs as…
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Tinubu signs executive order to coordinate virtual assets regulation
President Bola Tinubu has signed a Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination aimed at harmonising the regulation of digital assets, strengthening oversight of the sector and protecting Nigerians from fraud while supporting innovation. The Presidency said the Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, establishes a coordinated regulatory framework for virtual assets without creating a new regulator or removing the…
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China’s economy keeps moving forward amid global headwinds
Amid mounting uncertainty in the global economy stemming from geopolitical tensions, trade frictions and slowing growth, the train of the Chinese economy has kept moving forward and upgrading along the way, reinforcing its role as a key anchor of stability for the global economy. The world’s second-largest economy has operated within an appropriate range, and the fundamentals of economic operation…
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Jointly advancing sound, safe, orderly AI development for human well-being
As artificial intelligence develops at an unprecedented pace, the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance is poised to be a milestone event, championing the sound, safe, and orderly advancement of AI to serve global development and human well-being. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the conference in Shanghai, scheduled from…
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Nigeria pursuing reforms to boost sovereign credit rating, FG says
The federal government on Thursday said it is pursuing wide-ranging fiscal and economic reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating, attracting investment and supporting long-term economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at the High-Level Debriefing Meeting on the Credit Ratings Needs Assessment Mission for Nigeria in Abuja. Represented by…
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Presidency commends Uzodimma over infrastructure projects in Imo
The Presidency has commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as landmark infrastructure projects across the state, saying the developments reflect purposeful leadership and strong collaboration between the Federal Government and the state under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The commendation came after members of the Presidential Communications Team and more than 40 senior journalists inspected…
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BUA to expand food production, target lower prices through new investments — Rabiu
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has said the conglomerate is scaling up investments across Nigeria’s food value chain as part of efforts to increase local production, improve food security and help reduce food prices. Rabiu disclosed this on Wednesday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he said the company also reaffirmed…
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