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Nigeria, France sign MOU to advance critical minerals sector
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in the development and diversification of the critical minerals value chain within the solid minerals sector of both nations. The agreement, reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to France, highlights a commitment to sustainable mining practices and mutual growth. It encompasses minerals essential to clean…
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Tinubu to visit South Africa for Bi-National Commission meeting
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is set to depart France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, where he will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidential-level meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2 at the South African Parliament…
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Atiku asks NASS to revisit NEC’s resolutions on Tax Reform Bills
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the National Assembly to revisit and make public the resolutions of the National Economic Council on the Tax Reform Bills. The bills which have generated controversies since it was sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, passed for second reading at the Senate last week. In a post on his…
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Lawmaker dismisses Governor Zulum’s concerns on tax reform impact
Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin, representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has dismissed Governor Babagana Zulum’s concerns regarding the new tax reform bill, urging the Borno State governor to adopt greater transparency in addressing the state’s fiscal situation. Speaking in a recent interview, Jibrin called on Zulum to publicly disclose Borno State’s current revenue allocation and the projected figures…
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AMGA: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s security, ECOWAS stability
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also emphasized his resolve to stabilize the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and promote peace across Africa in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The President made this declaration on Saturday…
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Nigeria cannot afford another civil war- Gowon
A former Head of State Yakubu Gowon has expressed concern over the crises across the nation, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil disturbance. The Nigerian Civil War was between 1967 and 1970 and claimed millions of lives. But speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau, Gowon who expressed worry over the state of insecurity,…
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France visit important for economic growth, says Governor Mbah
By Kunle Sanni Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has described President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France as a pivotal moment for driving economic growth and strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral ties with France. Speaking to reporters in Paris during the visit, Governor Mbah emphasized the importance of such high-level engagements, highlighting their potential to advance not only national development but also…
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Reps postpone Tinubu’s tax bills’ special session indefinitely
The House of Representatives has postponed indefinitely the special session on tax reform bills that was supposed to take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the House Clerk, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, stated in a signed internal memo distributed to members of the House on Saturday. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu had on Thursday announced that the lower chamber would hold special…
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NSC partners telecom agency, Galaxy Backbone to digitize sports facilities
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to collaborate with information and communications technology services provider, Galaxy Backbone, to digitalize stadia facilities and infrastructure nationwide, aligning with global trends in sports technology. The Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of Galaxy Backbone to his office at the…
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Tinubu approves funds for UNESCO media literacy institute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of funds for the immediate operationalization of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Nigeria, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Thursday. Speaking in Paris during a meeting with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Idris confirmed that the institute, to…
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