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First Lady celebrates 252 women graduates of ICT training program
…calls for digital empowerment By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of ICT skills in today’s technology-driven world, stating that such skills are essential for achieving success across all fields. She made the remarks during the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…
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Embrace collaboration, transparency, SGF urges new ministers
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on newly appointed ministers to foster collaboration and uphold transparency in driving forward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume emphasized the importance of cooperative governance at a two-day induction retreat held in Abuja, organized by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…
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NILDS advocates digital storytelling for positive impact on communities
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has emphasised the importance of equipping young Nigerians with social media storytelling skills to spark positive change in local communities. Speaking at the NILDS Democracy Radio Citizens Journalism Workshop in Abuja, Prof. Sulaiman highlighted the crucial role of citizen journalism in today’s fast-evolving media…
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PHOTO NEWS: SGF hosts induction retreat for newly appointed ministers
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) held an induction retreat on Thursday for newly appointed ministers, focusing on aligning them with the administration’s policy priorities. Hadiza Bala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery and Coordination Unit (CRDCU), attended the retreat, noting that the program was…
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Grid collapse: TCN asks for patience as restoration efforts continue
Following the collapse of the national grid on Thursday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has requested for patience and understanding from the public, saying it’s engineers are “actively engaged in significant repair work on several critical transmission lines and substations”. WESTERN POST reported that the national grid collapsed on Thursday morning, making the second system failure in three days…
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First Lady urges youth engagement in agriculture to strengthen Nigeria’s food security
…meets with state First Ladies on Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) programs By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased youth engagement in agriculture as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s food security. She made this appeal during a meeting with State First Ladies, who serve as State Coordinators for the Renewed Hope Initiative…
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FG calls for increased investment in Nigeria’s energy sector
By Kunle Sanni The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has called on investors to explore new opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector, emphasizing its untapped potential and recent reforms aimed at attracting capital. Addressing a diverse audience at the ongoing African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Verheijen highlighted both the sector’s vast potential and the…
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Nigeria to train 819 tractor operators, mechanics to boost food production
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a plan to train 819 tractor operators and mechanics as part of a nationwide effort to enhance agricultural mechanization and increase food production. This initiative was unveiled by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Peter Temitope Fashedemi, through the Director of Policy and Planning Coordination, Mr. Ibrahim Tanimu, at…
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IGP Egbetokun, Defence chiefs, pay condolence visit to widow of late CoAS
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, alongside senior officials from the Defence Headquarters, today visited the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, at the family’s official residence in Abuja to offer condolences. The IGP described Lt. Gen. Lagbaja as a “great man” whose life was dedicated to enhancing…
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PHOTO NEWS: NNPC Ltd. promotes investment in CNG value chain
NNPC Ltd. has highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of adopting compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative. The company is encouraging stakeholders to take advantage of government policies on clean energy by investing in the entire CNG value chain. This message was delivered by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Olufemi Soneye,…
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