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Unfreeze NSIPA’s accounts within 72 hours, Reps to Tinubu
The house of representatives on Tuesday ordered President Bola Tinubu to mandate minister of finance, Mr. Wale Edun to unfreeze all accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours. The legislative chamber passed the resolution during plenary which was followed by sequel adoption of a motion sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, and 20 other lawmakers.…
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JUST IN: South Africa eases visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business people
By Kunle Sanni President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Nigerian tourists and business travelers can now apply for visas to South Africa without submitting their passports. Speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town on Tuesday, which was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Ramaphosa highlighted South Africa’s efforts to simplify its visa processes.…
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JUST IN: Tinubu directs Attorney-General, Oyedele to address concerns on tax reform bills
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, to engage with the National Assembly to resolve concerns surrounding the proposed tax reform bills currently under legislative review. The directive comes amid widespread public debate on the bills. In…
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15 major things President Tinubu told Ramaphosa in Cape Town
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu addressed the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-national Commission in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday. In his speech, he emphasized his vision for strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and South Africa. He highlighted the importance of both nations working together, acknowledging their shared responsibility to guide Africa towards a more prosperous and…
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Youth leading key sectors in my government, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigerian and South African youth to maximize their potential for economic and social development. Speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion, highlighting the prominent roles young Nigerians now play in key economic sectors.…
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Tinubu urges action on Nigeria-South Africa MoUs, highlights anti-apartheid role
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s pivotal role in ending apartheid in South Africa, describing it as one of the country’s proudest achievements in foreign policy. Speaking on Tuesday at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to South Africa’s liberation struggle. He characterized this support as…
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Senate passes 2024-2026 MTEF/FSP
…to investigate N8.4trn petrol subsidy withheld funds The Senate has passed the 2024 – 2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. The passage followed the presentation of a report by the chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning & Economic Affairs presented by Sen. Musa, Mohammed Sani (Niger…
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to justice, opposes prolonged ICC investigations
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to promoting justice and ending terrorism during the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The session is taking place from December 2 to 7 in The Hague, Netherlands. In his…
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VIDEO: President Tinubu being received by President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu being received by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Tuynhuys in Cape Town, Western Cape, for the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Nigeria. https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Video-2024-12-03-at-12.53.30-PM.mp4
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Ramaphosa receives Tinubu ahead Bi-National Commission session
By Kunle Sanni South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Cape Town on Tuesday ahead of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission. This development was captured in a video posted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on its X (formerly Twitter) platform. The high-level session marks the 25th anniversary of the commission, established…
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