Development
Development
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Oodua Investment seeks FG partnership in agriculture, tech sectors
By Kunle Sanni Oodua Investment Company Limited is seeking a strategic partnership with the federal government to advance Nigeria’s agriculture and information technology sectors. This was revealed by the Group Managing Director of Oodua Investment Company, Abdurrahman Yinusa, after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, September 12. Yinusa expressed satisfaction with the…
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FG implements Cape Town convention to boost Nigeria’s aviation industry
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially approved the Cape Town Accord on aircraft leasing, a development that is set to revolutionize the airline industry in the country. This milestone came with the signing of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Direction by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, during a stakeholders’ meeting…
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President Tinubu meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in a bid to further diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to Presidency sources, the meeting aimed to bolster existing partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation between both nations. The visit marks the second meeting between President Tinubu and the British monarch,…
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FG unveils plans to unlock $100bn from creative economy
By Tosin Brown The Federal Government has outlined bold and strategic plans to generate over $100 billion annually from Nigeria’s creative economy. In addition, the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Creative Economy aims to create over two million jobs each year from the nation’s growing creative sectors. In a recent statement, the Federal Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Creative Economy…
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FG pledges to integrate technology in education to enhance learning outcomes
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged that the federal government will incorporate technology into Nigeria’s educational infrastructure to address human capacity and resource challenges, aiming to improve learning outcomes nationwide. Speaking during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima emphasized the Tinubu administration’s commitment to leveraging technological…
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Sanwo-Olu advocates eco-friendly product packaging
…urges food industry players to adopt environmental best practices By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on food processing companies to adopt biodegradable and compostable packaging materials as eco-friendly alternatives to promote environmental sustainability. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal during the 11th edition of the PROPAK West Africa 2024: Smart Packaging Conference, held at the Landmark Event…
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Governor Sule urges women to break cultural barriers, achieve greatness
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on women to break through cultural and religious barriers in order to achieve greatness in their various endeavors. He made this statement on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the 24th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held at Eko Hotels and Suites,…
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Minister of Environment urges urgent action as floods devastate Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has called for immediate collective action to address the severe flooding that has affected millions across Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need to tackle the impacts of climate change. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Minister detailed the devastating effects of the 2024 flood season and outlined the government’s response and…
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FG urges states to speed up disbursement of $700 million World Bank Water, Sanitation funds
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has called on states and stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector to expedite the disbursement of the $700 million World Bank support funds under the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme to improve water and sanitation services across Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev,…
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Minister warns against paying for national honours as 2024 award process begins
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has issued a warning against any payments for national honours, emphasizing that the nomination forms and processes for the awards are free of charge. Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, stated that anyone who pays money to individuals or groups in relation to the awards does so at their own risk.…
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