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FG launches financial protection initiative for uninsured Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive strategy to extend financial protection to millions of uninsured Nigerians. This initiative, marking the first major implementation phase of the recently signed Aso Accord, brings together the country’s leading financial and insurance regulators in a concerted effort to reshape Nigeria’s insurance landscape. During a roundtable meeting on Tuesday, Deputy Chief…
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BREAKING: Court strikes out suit against 76 EndBadGovernance protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef…
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Musawa headlines AMAA’s 20th anniversary celebration
…commits to boosting Nigeria’s creative sector The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) celebrated two decades of African cinema in a grand ceremony at Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. The 20th-anniversary event brought together leading movie stars and filmmakers from across Africa and the Diaspora, reaffirming the AMAA’s status as a premier platform for African storytelling. As the Special Guest of…
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Tinubu meets UK Foreign Secretary, to forge new strategic partnership for mutual growth
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom, particularly in areas that impact citizens’ well-being, including arts, culture, trade, and security. The President made these remarks on Friday in Abuja, during a meeting at the State House with the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, Rt.…
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UK ready to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria — David Lammy
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Lagos on Monday, marking Lammy’s first official visit to Africa in his current role. The meeting, held at the State House in Marina, highlights the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with Lagos being a key historical and economic link. During the visit, Lammy highlighted the…
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Tinubu nominates new REC, National Commissioner for INEC
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has nominated Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi, a seasoned lawyer, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State. If confirmed by the Senate, Ibiyemi will succeed Niyi Ijalaye, also a lawyer, who passed away in August while serving as the REC in Ogun State. Currently, Ibiyemi, 58, serves as the Administrative Secretary for the Independent…
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IGP stresses global cooperation for better policing at 92nd INTERPOL Assembly
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, along with a delegation from Nigeria, has arrived in Glasgow for the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The annual assembly, which runs from November 4th to 7th, gathers heads of police agencies and top law enforcement officials from INTERPOL’s 196 member nations to discuss collaborative approaches to global security challenges. The Nigerian…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu welcomes Bianca, Oduwole, other newly-appointed Ministers
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Dame Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and five others as Ministers of the Federal Republic in a ceremony at the State House on Monday. During the swearing-in ceremony held in the Council Chamber, President Tinubu urged the new Ministers to view their appointments as significant responsibilities in service to the nation.…
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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in seven new Ministers
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The ceremony, held at the Council Chambers, was attended by key government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and other serving ministers. The ministers were screened and confirmed…
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PHOTO NEWS: Wale Edun welcomes Doris Uzoka-Anite to Ministry of Finance
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Monday received immediate past Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite as she formally resumes as the new Minister of State in the Ministry. Edun alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zaccheus Adedeji and Directors of the Ministry received…
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