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FG launches hazard risk analysis for disaster preparedness, mitigation
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis to strengthen disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch event on Thursday in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s vulnerability to disasters and climate change. He called for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to build a safer…
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Tax Reform Bills: Senate can’t be bullied- Sen. Akpabio
The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures. Against the backdrop of…
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GW, Stephanie Linus partner to tackle maternal health in Africa
The George Washington University’s Institute for Corporate Responsibility has partnered with Nigerian actress and humanitarian Stephanie Linus and her Extended Hands Foundation to launch the Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiative Africa (MaHNIA). The transformative initiative aims to tackle critical maternal health and nutrition challenges in underserved African communities, with a focus on empowering women and improving health outcomes. The official…
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FG to overhaul NAC as VP Shettima calls for urgent standardization
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has unveiled plans to revamp the National Addressing Council (NAC) and set up a technical committee to drive reforms aimed at standardizing Nigeria’s addressing system. This initiative is expected to enhance service delivery, improve urban planning, and promote economic and financial inclusion, according to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the…
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Military retirees shut Finance Ministry in Abuja
Some members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees under the umbrella of the Coalition of Military Pensioners in Abuja shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday morning over the non-payment of their 20% to 28% salary increment from January to November 2024. The retired military officers who came from different chapters lamented the failure of the Federal Government…
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First Lady reaffirms FG’s commitment to rebuilding healthcare sector
…As National Hospital Abuja celebrates 25 years By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding the country’s healthcare sector. She made this declaration during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the National Hospital Abuja, describing the institution as pivotal to the development of the healthcare system. “Every Nigerian deserves quality healthcare,…
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62-year-old retiree wins N20 million in #EveryHomeAGarden competition
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended all women who participated in the recently concluded #EveryHomeAGarden competition, describing them as contributors to food security in the country. According to a statement released on Wednesday by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media in the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Tinubu made the remarks…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after visits to France, South Africa
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following official state visits to France and South Africa, where he participated in the 11th Bi-National Commission in Cape Town. The president arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 9:10 pm on Wednesday. President Tinubu embarked on the trip last Wednesday, beginning…
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Nigeria courts global investors with digital mining platforms
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged global investors to take advantage of the country’s digital geo-data platforms to explore its vast mineral resources. Addressing Chief Executive Officers of leading mining conglomerates at the annual Mines & Money Conference in Islington, United Kingdom, Alake emphasized the Nigerian government’s adoption of digital technology to facilitate business inquiries…
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