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Tinubu commissions Bwari water network, says project will boost public health
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the newly commissioned Bwari Township Water Supply Network will improve public health, reduce residents’ dependence on private boreholes and create new economic opportunities for communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the inauguration of the project in Bwari, the President said the 198-kilometre water pipeline,…
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CityBoy Movement backs Tinubu for second term, cites youth programmes
The City Boy Movement says President Bola Tinubu’s youth-focused policies, particularly the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), have strengthened support among young Nigerians and will help secure his re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The group made its position known on Tuesday during the second day of its National Retreat in Abuja, where members from across the country gathered under…
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FG rolls out first national soil policy, eyes climate-resilient agriculture
The federal government has commenced the validation of Nigeria’s first National Agricultural Land and Soil Management Policy (NALSMP), with plans to use ward-level soil data to improve crop yields, reduce production costs and strengthen food security. The policy, expected to be finalised within the next six to eight months, will also guide efforts to improve climate resilience and ensure more…
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Pension assets rise by ₦10.7tn to ₦31.48tn in two years – PenCom
Nigeria’s pension assets have grown by more than ₦10.7 trillion in the last two years, rising from ₦20.79 trillion to ₦31.48 trillion, representing a 51 per cent increase, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said. PenCom Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday during a State House press briefing in Abuja to mark her second anniversary in office, attributing the…
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Sulu-Gambari presents Letter of Credence in Malaysia, seeks stronger economic cooperation
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu-Gambari, on Tuesday presented his Letters of Credence to Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation between both countries. The credential presentation took place at the Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara (National Palace) in Kuala Lumpur, where Sulu-Gambari was formally accredited as…
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Lai Mohammed hails Buhari’s integrity, humanity at first anniversary tribute
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as an exceptional patriot, incorruptible leader and compassionate humanist whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians. Mohammed spoke in Abuja on Monday during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing, where he reflected on the former president’s leadership style, personal…
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Nigeria, US reaffirm commitment to stronger partnership on security, trade
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries pledging to deepen cooperation in security, trade, investment and regional stability. The commitment was made on Monday during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,…
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ADC says Appeal Court judgment won’t affect party primaries, files appeal
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday concerning the party’s ward, local government and state executive congresses will not affect the validity of its direct primaries or the emergence of its candidates. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the…
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Tinubu urges leaders to emulate Buhari’s honesty, one year after ex-president’s death
President Bola Tinubu on Monday paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari on the first anniversary of his death, urging political leaders and public officials to uphold the late leader’s values of honesty, simplicity and self-discipline. Speaking at a prayer session held in Abuja to commemorate Buhari’s first death anniversary, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the…
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Oluremi Tinubu seeks stronger World Bank partnership on child welfare
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased investment in early childhood development, saying it is essential to improving children’s growth, education and long-term productivity. She made the call on Monday while receiving a delegation from the World Bank led by its Country Director for Nigeria, Matthew Verghis, at the State House in Abuja. The delegation briefed the First Lady…
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