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Food security: Amina Mohammed urges Nigeria to improve fertiliser policies
Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, has called on the Federal Government to introduce policies that will ensure Nigerian farmers benefit directly from local fertiliser production. Mohammed, who also chairs the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, made the call during an interview in Washington DC while responding to concerns over food security and limited fertiliser access for smallholder…
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‘I’ll not let Nigerians down,’ Tinubu vows at at Renewed Hope Ambassadors meeting
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing economic and governance reforms, insisting that his administration remains focused on improving the welfare of Nigerians and building a more stable and prosperous country. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Governor Hope Uzodimma, Tinubu said the government is working to replace long-standing…
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FG targets $500m import savings, moves to revive palm oil sector
The federal government says it is mobilising state governments, investors and key stakeholders to revive Nigeria’s palm oil sector, with a target of saving up to $500 million annually from reduced imports. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with Mass Industrial Development and Logistics Limited and other stakeholders, convened a national meeting in Abuja to drive…
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McU hosts global conference on accounting’s future in AI-driven world
The Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association, McPherson University Chapter, hosted its Accounting and Finance Impact Global Conference on Thursday to examine the fate of accounting in a world run through Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event, held at the University’s campus, brought together students, academics, and industry professionals to discuss emerging trends in the discipline. Themed “Beyond the Ledger: Exploring the…
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EXCLUSIVE: FRSC woos ‘Nigerians of proven character’ to join scheme in curbing accidents
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps has called on Nigerians of proven character to enlist in its Special Marshals scheme to help curb road crashes across the country. The appeal was made by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, at the 2026 Special Marshals’ National Retreat held in Akure. Represented by the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Training,…
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Lagos reaffirms commitment to prioritizing women participation across key sectors
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing women at the centre of economic development, with a focus on inclusive growth and expanded opportunities across key sectors. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, during the International Women’s Day celebration for women in MSMEs and nano businesses held…
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‘We won’t abandon You,’ Shettima assures families of slain officers
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday assured families of security personnel killed in a recent attack in Kebbi State that the Federal Government would not abandon them in their moment of grief, saying they “will not be abandoned.” At least 44 people were killed in coordinated attacks on multiple communities in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The attacks came a…
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Senate fully supports Tinubu’s reforms, policies – Akpabio at NRS hq’s commissioning
The Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, affirmed the unalloyed support of the Nigerian Senate to policies and reforms of the Tinubu-led administration. He formally pledged the National Assembly’s “total support” for the administration’s policies while giving his goodwill message at the commissioning of the National Revenue Service headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja, signaling a unified front between the…
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Tinubu inaugurates restructured NRS, moves to strengthen Nigeria’s revenue generation, fiscal sustainability
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the newly restructured Nigeria Revenue Service via the commissioning of its new headquarters as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and fiscal sustainability in the country. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together top government officials, economic stakeholders, and representatives of key financial institutions. Speaking at the event, Tinubu said the…
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AfDB backs Nigeria with $200m for broadband expansion, job creation
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to support the expansion of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and drive job creation across the country. The funding will be deployed under the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) Project, a major initiative aimed at improving connectivity and strengthening the nation’s digital economy. According to the bank, the…
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