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3rd Edition: Navy launches ‘Crocodile Lift’ for amphibious operations
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has flagged off the third edition of the French-facilitated maritime exercise codenamed Crocodile Lift, aimed at developing skills for amphibious operations. Ogalla was represented by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Admiral Shehu Gombe. The event which took place on Saturday onboard Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA at Western…
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VP Shettima pays tribute to late FEDECO chief Kurfi, ex-NIA boss Zakari
…says when such elders die, part of history dies with them By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to two distinguished elder statesmen from Katsina State: former Executive Secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, and former Director General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari. The two recently passed away at…
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Tinubu hails creative economy as key to Nigeria’s diversification agenda
…says sector now drives significant growth in non-oil GDP By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing the creative economy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival, Tinubu highlighted the sector’s growing contributions to the nation’s GDP…
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Tinubu returns to Abuja after groundbreaking G20 Summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the G20 Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and was received by top political officials at the airport’s presidential wing. The summit marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s global engagement, as…
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ANA seeks FG’s support for Nigerian writers at 2024 convention
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has urged the Federal Government to extend financial and institutional support to foster the creativity of Nigerian writers. This call was made by ANA President, Dr. Usman Akanbi, during the 2024 ANA Convention held at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village in Abuja. A cross-section of attendees at the event. In his address, Dr. Akanbi…
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JUST IN: Tinubu departs Rio after G-20 Leaders’ Summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have departed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, following their participation in the 2024 G-20 Leaders’ Summit. The President attended the 19th Heads of State and Government meeting of the Group of 20 (G-20), hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva under the theme “Building a Just World…
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PHOTO NEWS: ICPC, BudgiT Foundation sign MoU on tracking public funded projects
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and BudgIT Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enshrine integrity in the execution of publicly funded projects. The MoU was signed at the Commission’s Headquarters Friday when the BudgIT delegation, led by its Country Representative, Mr. Gabriel Okeowo paid a courtesy call to the ICPC.
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Domestic revenue mobilization will drive up Nigeria’s economy — RMAFC Chairman
By Kunle Sanni The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, has emphasized the importance of domestic revenue mobilization as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic development. Speaking at the 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) conference in Bauchi, Dr. Shehu highlighted the urgent need for Nigeria to diversify its…
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Alake rallies mining CEOs for establishment of mining development bank
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged mining company executives to champion the establishment of a mining development bank to provide long-term credit essential for the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s mining sector. Speaking at the CEO Roundtable during the 2024 Nigeria Mining Week, Dr. Alake encouraged industry leaders to ensure that the proposed…
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Olukoyede charges youths on purposeful living
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called youths across the country to embrace a life of purpose, passion, integrity and focus in order to stay away from economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He made this call recently in Abuja at the Great Achievers Summit and Awards of Excellence 2024…
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