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Akume tasks oversight institutions on stronger fiscal governance
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called for stronger collaboration among fiscal and oversight institutions to enhance transparency, accountability and prudent public financial management in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the call on Tuesday while receiving the management of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, led by its Acting Executive Chairman…
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FG to phase out separation of junior, senior secondary schools, says Alausa
The federal government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating junior and senior secondary schools, saying the arrangement has failed to improve access to education and has instead contributed to rising school dropout rates nationwide. According to a report by TheCable, the minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal…
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Foundation funds LASUCOM students’ cancer research projects
The Nanafatimah Amele Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation (NABOF) has awarded research grants to three oncology research teams at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) to support innovative cancer studies and strengthen the development of future cancer researchers in Nigeria. The grants were presented during a ceremony held at the LASUCOM Auditorium on Tuesday in memory of the late Mrs.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu launches community food bank programme in Jigawa
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday embarked on a series of engagements in Hadejia, Jigawa State, where she launched the North-West Zonal phase of the National Community Food Bank Programme. During the visit, the First Lady also commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy and the new hall at the Palace of the Emir of Hadejia. She further interacted with nursing…
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CIPPON peace deal offers fresh start for printing industry, says minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to unite and collaborate to drive the sector’s growth and improve its global competitiveness. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’ Summit 2026 in Abuja, the minister said the resolution of the leadership crisis within the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of…
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World Bank approves $27m for states’ reforms
The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme has approved the disbursement of $27 million in performance-based incentives to states that met the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs) under the programme. The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr Assad Hassan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a retreat for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Budget and Planning from the 36…
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FEC approves ₦34.4bn Benue airstrip, ₦286bn maritime projects – Keyamo, Lawal
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of a ₦34.398 billion airstrip in Gboko, Benue State, and maritime projects worth about ₦286 billion aimed at improving aviation infrastructure, maritime safety and unlocking Nigeria’s blue economy. The approvals were announced on Monday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Minister of Marine and Blue…
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Umahi: FEC approves 23 road projects worth ₦2.08tn across 10 states
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved 23 road projects valued at about ₦2.078 trillion across 10 states as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and boost economic activities nationwide. Umahi disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after Monday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
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Tinubu commissions Karu roads, says project will boost local economy
President Bola Tinubu has said the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of road infrastructure across satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are aimed at stimulating economic activities and improving the quality of life for residents. The President, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Monday while inaugurating the newly rehabilitated and expanded Karu township roads in Abuja. According…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives director of MKO documentary ahead of October 1 premiere
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received the Director of the MKO documentary, Ose Oyamendan, in audience at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the Nigerian premiere of the film scheduled for October 1, 2026. The meeting comes as preparations intensify for the highly anticipated documentary, which chronicles the life, political struggle and enduring legacy of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo…
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