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Kwara gears up to host 2024 BON Awards
…as Gov Abdulrazaq eyes big prospects for Sugar Factory Film Studio By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The movers and shakers of the Nigerian movie industry are expected in Ilorin this November as Kwara State hosts the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. While receiving the hosting rights for the awards on Wednesday in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq announced that…
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NCC records 96 percent compliance in SIM-NIN linkage, targets full compliance by September
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant progress in the Federal Government’s effort to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, achieving a compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase from 69.7% in January 2024. With the initiative approaching its final phase,…
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Nigeria, Egypt sign MoU on defence industry cooperation
By Kunle Sanni The federal government of Nigeria and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in the defence industry. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Defence Ship House in Abuja, following a brief visit by the Egyptian delegation to the office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru…
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NAHCON in need of systemic reform, says Gbajabiamila
Kunle Sanni The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Hadeija, have called for reforms within the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to address issues of financial mismanagement, negligence, maltreatment of pilgrims, and late preparation for pilgrimage exercises. The Presidency officials made these remarks during a fact-finding visit to the NAHCON headquarters in…
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FG recovers over N83bn, $609 million through whistleblowing policy
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced that a total of N83 billion and $609 million have been recovered between 2017 and 2023 through its robust whistleblowing policy and enhanced legal framework. Since the beginning of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the government has made significant strides in bolstering the effectiveness of the whistleblowing policy. A draft bill has been…
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Lagos to commence second phase of Ounje Eko on Sunday
… extends gesture to educational institutions The Lagos State government will commence Phase II of the Food Discount Markets, known as “Ounje Eko,” on Sunday, September 1, 2024. According to the government, this initiative aims to ensure sustainable and affordable food availability, allowing Lagos residents to purchase food items at lower prices. The first phase of the Ounje Eko Market…
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‘We will meet our food security target despite the losses,’ says Minister of Agriculture
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his sympathy to thousands of farmers across Nigeria whose farmlands have been destroyed by recent floods. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the floods have damaged thousands of hectares of farmland and displaced over 40,000 people across the country. Kyari described the situation as…
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Information Minister advocates stronger ties with BBC for better informed society
During a working visit to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) headquarters in London, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the BBC World Service to foster a more informed society. Idris’s visit was part of a broader initiative by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to…
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Lagos reaffirms commitment to business-friendly environment at LCCI Conference
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for both local and international businesses in Lagos. Speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed “Invest Nigeria,” held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the ongoing efforts of the Lagos State…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu to meet top Chinese CEOs, seeks economic recovery
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming trip to the People’s Republic of China, scheduled for September, is expected to include meetings with selected chief executive officers of 10 major Chinese corporations with assets worth over $3 trillion across multiple sectors of the economy, the presidency has said. Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters at…
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