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Ekiti signs agreement for air traffic services at Airport
To ensure the successful launch of the newly established Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Airport in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The agreement, signed at NAMA’s headquarters in Lagos, will enable the deployment of key NAMA professionals to the airport, representing a crucial step towards making the…
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Tinubu approves completion of long-abandoned Ogbese Multipurpose Dam in Ekiti
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the completion of the Ogbese Multipurpose Dam, a vital infrastructure project that has been neglected for 15 years in the Ise/Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The announcement was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, during his inspection tour of abandoned water supply projects in the South-West region on…
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We’ll continue to promote rule of law, tolerate dissenting voices, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has vowed to continue promoting the rule of law, adhering to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerating dissenting views within the ambit of Nigerian laws. He stated that since assuming office, his administration has made steady progress in rebuilding the nation through legal and judicial reforms. The President made this statement on…
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Nigeria elected to lead AFRIGIST Governing Council
Nigeria has been elected to chair the Governing Council of the African Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST). This decision was made at the 55th council meeting held at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun State. The Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, who represents the Nigerian government, will lead the council for the next…
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First Lady congratulates new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the newly sworn-in Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement, Mrs. Tinubu praised Justice Kekere-Ekun as a shining example of the power of education, hard work, and consistency. She emphasized that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s swearing-in serves as an inspiration for every girl and woman in the country,…
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FUTA expands cultivation of high-yield Tomato variety Eva F1
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has expanded the cultivation of the Eva F1 tomato variety at its Teaching and Research Farm. The initiative is being driven by FUTA’s School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) as part of its broader efforts to advance agricultural practices and bolster local food security. During a recent event, Professor Oluwatooyin Oludahunsi, Dean…
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Group hails FG’s plan to grow creative sector into $100bn industry
By Tosin Brown The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have applauded the various initiatives planned by the federal government to expand the Nigerian creative sector into a $100 billion industry by 2030. In a statement signed by the group’s Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Sunday Shedrach Gyungoun, TMV stated that their initiative aligns with the efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
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Kekere-Ekun pledges to restore judiciary’s reputation as she assumes role of acting CJN
By Kunle Sanni Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, newly appointed as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has vowed to enhance the judiciary’s standing and restore public confidence in the legal system. Kekere-Ekun was sworn in on Friday at the State House in Abuja, marking her historic rise as the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, following Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who held…
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Musawa to unveil new initiatives at 54th Creative Economy Summit
By Tosin Brown The Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, will officially launch the 54th edition of the Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Summit (CCES) on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Ajuji Greenwich Hotel, Abuja. This was stated in a release by Nneka Ikem Anibeze, the Special Adviser to the Federal Ministry of Arts,…
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NIA DG Abubakar cites personal, family reasons for resignation
Ahmed Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday evening at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Following a brief meeting with the President, Abubakar revealed that personal and family matters prompted his decision to step down. “There are quite a number of reasons one will do that,” he…
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