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Trump misled by tainted reports on Christian killings in Nigeria — IMPI
Nigerian policy think tank, The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted former United States President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), saying it was based on “jaundiced and misleading data” supplied by groups with vested interests. In a statement signed on Friday by its chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think…
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COP30: Nigeria calls for increased global climate financing to protect nature
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has called on the international community to scale up global financing for the protection and restoration of nature, urging that such funding be predictable, equitable, and easily accessible to developing countries. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the appeal on Thursday in Belém, Brazil, while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a high-level thematic session titled…
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Move from pledges to performance on climate action, Shettima tells world leaders at COP30
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged world leaders to move beyond promises and take concrete action to combat climate change, warning that humanity’s survival depends on urgent, collective efforts. Speaking on Thursday at the Leaders’ Climate Summit during the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in…
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Tinubu hails veteran journalist Reuben Abati at 60
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to veteran journalist, broadcaster, and former presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, celebrated on November 7, 2025. In a message issued on Thursday, President Tinubu described Dr. Abati as a renowned public intellectual and distinguished media professional who has made remarkable contributions to…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation to COP30, seeks just climate action
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led Nigeria’s delegation to the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, where he called for equitable and practical global climate action. Speaking at the Leaders’ Climate Summit on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving an emission reduction target of…
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President Tinubu felicitates Minister Audu at 45
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, on the occasion of his 45th birthday, commending his contributions to national development and his leadership in revitalizing Nigeria’s steel sector. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined family, friends, and…
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FG committed to transparency, innovation in infrastructure — Umahi
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, discipline, and innovation in the nation’s infrastructure development. Speaking at the 30th National Council on Works held in Ado-Ekiti, Umahi said the government was determined to strengthen procurement reforms, ensure open bidding, and collaborate with anti-graft agencies to promote accountability.…
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Buhari faults NSIB over inconsistent reports, seeks support for local airlines
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation and representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, has criticised the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) for releasing what he described as inconsistent and poorly coordinated reports that could undermine public confidence in the nation’s aviation system. Speaking at a one-day investigative hearing in Abuja on Thursday, Buhari warned that unverified and…
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Nigeria to introduce biometric screening at airports, says Keyamo
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of a biometric verification system across Nigeria’s airports to enhance security and improve passenger identification processes. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting held on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. According to the minister, the new…
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NASENI, PICTT award N229m grants to 14 female engineers under DELT-Her 2.0
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), in partnership with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), has awarded N229 million in grants to 14 female engineers under the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her 2.0) initiative. At the award ceremony held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Abuja, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu,…
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