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UBEC to boost school-based management committees
As part of its efforts to considerably reduce the high number of out-of-school children in the country, the Universal Basic Education Commission ,UBEC, has said it would boost the School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs). Outgoing Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said this in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the 2-day capacity building workshop for members of SBMCs…
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NAFDAC closes down 150 shops in Abia market over counterfeit products worth N5bn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, Abia State, during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17, 2024. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday. The Agency explained that its team uncovered large-scale production and distribution of fake and expired…
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Many feared dead in Oyo stampede
Multiple lives have been lost in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state. Although the exact number of people is yet to be ascertained, viral videos showed some children affected by the incident that occurred in the Bashorun area of Ibadan on Wednesday. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the incident in a statement issued hours…
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Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya top destinations for future investments in next two years- KPMG
KPMG has identified Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya as the top destinations for future investments in the next two years in sub-Saharan Africa. In its report titled ‘Doing deals in sub-Saharan Africa 2024,’ KPMG conducted a survey among international and domestic investors. KPMG said more developed African nations are likely to benefit when it comes to the location of future…
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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas and New Year holidays
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information and Strategy has announced. in a statement signed on Wednesday by Onanuga, the Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and cabinet members received the President at the Presidential Wing of…
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2025 Budget: Tinubu to spend ₦684.65 billion to Boost Nigeria’s health infrastructure and services
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasised his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system, announcing a total allocation of ₦684.65 billion in the 2025 budget to enhance health infrastructure and primary healthcare services. “We are convinced that Universal Health Coverage initiatives will strengthen primary healthcare systems across Nigeria,” the President stated during the budget presentation. President Tinubu presented…
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2025 budget: Tinubu to spend N14.97trillion on Defence and Security, Infrastructure, Health, and Education
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has proposed to spend a total of N14.97 trillion to fund four key economical sectors the 2025 national budget including, security and defence, health, infrastructure and Education. President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget, on Wednesday titled “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly, outlining a spending…
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Those who disregard NASS invitations have no place in your govt- Akpabio tells Tinubu
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution “intransigent ministers” in his cabinet who won’t respond to invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s cabinet because they are not democrats. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates of N47.9 tn before a…
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Security, Health, Education, Infrastructure top as Tinubu presents N47.9tn 2025 budget proposal
Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the National Assembly…
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Tinubu arrives National Assembly for 2025 budget presentation
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly Complex to present the 2025 national budget. President Tinubu entered the chamber, at about 12:10 in which he would be addressing a joint session of both green and red chamber. He was accompanied by some government officials. The National Anthem was also taken. The Federal Executive Council (FEC)…
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