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ECOWAS Crisis: German President Steinmeier lauds Tinubu’s leadership
By Kunle Sanni German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has eulogised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Steinmeier who gave the commendation when he was hosted by Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday, praised the President’s leadership of ECOWAS, particularly in light of the recent challenges facing…
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Aviation regulatory agencies certify gateway airport for commercial operations
Aviation regulatory agencies have visited the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport located along the Ilisan-Iperu axis of Ogun State on Tuesday, certifying it for commercial operations. The agencies, which comprised the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), unanimously adjudged the airport as world-standard and a source of pride for Ogun State. According…
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LASG staff clinic gets digital upgrade with 4 major projects
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Global Fund and the Saving One Million Lives Program for Results (SOMLPforR), have inaugurated series of cutting-edge projects at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic in Alausa, Ikeja. The projects, designed to enhance digital healthcare, power reliability, and security, mark a new chapter in service delivery for staff…
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Reps resolve to probe customs over alleged smuggling activities, brutality in Badagry
Members of the House of Representatives have resolved to probe alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Badagry, Lagos State. The resolution was made during plenary session on Wednesday after adopting a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Oluwaseun Whingan. Cited an incident involving a journalist in Badagry,…
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We’ll use diplomacy In handling Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Crisis, Tinubu assures German President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that wisdom and diplomacy will guide efforts to reintegrate Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu, who serves as ECOWAS Chairman, emphasized the priority of citizen welfare in the affected nations during a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa…
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Adelabu unveils plans to transform Nigeria’s fragile electricity grid
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has outlined progress in efforts to overhaul the country’s fragile electricity grid, as part of a collaboration with Germany aimed at stabilizing power supply and expanding energy access. Speaking to State House reporters on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting with a German business delegation led by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Adelabu…
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Sanwo-Olu affirms commitment to promoting inclusivity, economic empowerment, poverty alleviation
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday stated that his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote inclusivity, economic empowerment and poverty alleviation. Sanwo-Olu made the commitment during the Year 2024 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) for Vulnerable and Indigent Residents, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Agidingbi, Ikeja. The governor, who stated…
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Businesses suffer as national power grid collapses
The national power grid has again collapsed on Wednesday at about 2:09pm. This will be 12th time the power grid would be collapsing from January 2024 till date. A tweet via the official handle of Nigeria’s National Grid confirmed the collapse of the grid on Wednesday. “The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” the tweet…
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IMPI encourages govt to focus spending on service sector
A group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called on governments at all levels to focus spending and policy reinforcements on the service sector, saying that they must do this without neglecting the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. WESTERN POST reports that IMPI gave this advice in a statement issued by its Chairman, Omoniyo Akinsiju, on Wednesday. The group said…
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Council Chairman dies in Niger auto crash
The Chairman of Katcha local government in Niger State, Danlami Saku has died in a fatal motor accident near Kwakuti area of Minna-Suleja road. It was reported that Saku was travelling to Abuja for a function with two other occupants in his car when the accident occurred. Meanwhile, the governor of the State, Mohammed Bago has expressed deep sorrow over…
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