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Tinubu’s industrialisation agenda driving jobs, innovation, says information minister
The federal government says President Bola Tinubu’s industrialisation drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda is beginning to yield tangible results through projects, job creation, innovation and expanded economic opportunities across the country. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said this on Tuesday during the Presidential Media Team Tour of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)…
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FG raises nursing school admissions from 20,000 to 50,000 annually
The federal government has increased annual admissions into nursing schools across the country from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and expand access to health education. The initiative is part of broader reforms in the education and healthcare sectors, including increased admissions into medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and other health-related programmes to address…
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Oluremi Tinubu charges state governments to engage youth in environmental protection
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governments to actively involve young people in environmental protection programmes, lamenting that no state participated in a category of the Green Nigeria Challenge aimed at reclaiming abandoned public spaces. Speaking on Monday at a ceremony honouring the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration for its environmental initiatives, Mrs Tinubu said the competition was…
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Tinubu seeks stronger Gavi partnership as vaccine alliance commits $500m to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as the organisation pledged more than $500 million in support for the country’s immunisation programme over the next five years. Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday while receiving a delegation led by Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sania Nishtar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Nigeria’s first integrated energy hub
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated Nigeria’s first integrated energy hub, developed by Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC) in Oshodi, Lagos, describing the facility as a major milestone in the country’s drive toward sustainable mobility and energy security. Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu said the project reflected the practical implementation of the Federal Government’s…
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Nigerian Professor Adeola takes top spot as Rwanda’s business, management researcher
Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been named among Rwanda’s Top 10 Scientists in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, earning recognition as the country’s highest-ranked researcher in the field of Business and Management. Adeola, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) at the University of Kigali, received the recognition for her outstanding research output and scholarly impact, further strengthening her…
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FG urges African nations to deepen partnerships for food security
The federal government has called for stronger collaboration among African countries, research institutions, development partners and the private sector to accelerate agricultural transformation, strengthen food systems and improve food security across the continent. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made the call on Thursday at the closing session of the 9th Africa Agriculture Science…
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Oluremi Tinubu seeks Saudi support to tackle Almajiri, out-of-school children crisis
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for Saudi Arabia’s support in addressing the challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children in Nigeria, saying every child deserves access to quality education. Tinubu made the appeal on Thursday while receiving the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Mohammed Al-Balawi, at the State House in Abuja. She said a partnership between Nigeria and Saudi…
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Gavi approves $500m vaccine, primary healthcare support for Nigeria
Nigeria has secured nearly $500 million in funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to strengthen routine immunisation and primary healthcare over the 2026–2030 period. The funding was approved under Gavi’s new 6.0 programme following a meeting between the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, in Abuja. The…
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Matawalle commissions DICON Institute of Technology
…. Vows support for local defence industry The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has commissioned the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Institute of Technology in Kakuri, Kaduna State, describing it as a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturing capacity. Matawalle also inaugurated a solar power system at the DICON headquarters, saying the projects reflect the…
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