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Nigeria-China partnership driving infrastructure growth — Minister
The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, has hailed the strategic partnership between Nigeria and China as a pivotal force for growth in infrastructure, transportation, mining, and knowledge transfer. Speaking at the CAETE Exhibition in Africa (Nigeria) and the 18th China Engineering and Technology Expo in Abuja, Goronyo emphasized the nations’ shared commitment to sustainable development through…
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Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO reappointment, says global trust earned
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), President Tinubu described Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as a reflection of the trust and…
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Zulum opposes Tinubu’s tax bills, warns of hardship in North
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has vowed to rally northern lawmakers to reject the proposed tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the national assembly. In an interview with the BBC, Zulum expressed deep concerns over the rapid pace at which the bills are being pushed, contrasting this with previous laws that underwent years of deliberation. He warned…
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Nigeria, France forge economic partnership, as Zenith Bank launches Paris branch
…UBA also moves to launch operations in Paris By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and France have taken a significant step toward enhancing economic collaboration, with the signing of two landmark agreements during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris. The agreements, signed on Thursday by President Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, aim to boost critical infrastructure development, agriculture, and food…
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VIDEOS: Macron rolls out red carpet for Tinubu ahead state dinner
France President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomes President Bola Tinubu and his team. https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-29-at-8.29.53-AM.mp4 https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-29-at-8.29.53-AM-2.mp4
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Nigeria to conduct national census in 2025, says NPC Chairman
Nigeria’s long-awaited national census is now scheduled to take place in 2025, according to Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). Kwarra made this announcement on Thursday during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Abuja. He emphasized that the prolonged delay in conducting the census…
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Tinubu urges more investment in food security, solid minerals, education, energy
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria’s agricultural sector…
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BREAKING: Reps confirm Oluyede as COAS
The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). While the constitution does not make provision for confirmation of appointments by the House of Representatives, the lawmakers adopted a report of its ad–hoc committee on the confirmation/screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff and confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant…
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PHOTO NEWS: Children shine at NAFEST day 4, as culture takes center stage
The fourth day of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) was nothing short of captivating, as the spotlight shifted to the young participants who took the stage with impressive flair. As the evening unfolded, the children delighted the audience with vibrant cultural dances and powerful dramas that celebrated Nigeria’s rich heritage. Their performances, full of passion and creativity,…
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Tinubu inspects Republican Guards of Honour during state visit to France
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inspected the Republican Guards of Honour in France as part of his three-day state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremonial inspection was held at the Hôtel National des Invalides, a historic military museum in Paris. Accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, President Tinubu was received by…
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