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President Tinubu to swear in seven new Ministers today
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to swear in seven newly appointed ministers today, Monday, according to a statement from presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga on his X account. The appointees, confirmed by the Senate last week, will assume various strategic roles in Tinubu’s administration to drive its policy goals. The new ministers are: Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as…
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President Tinubu steering Nigeria away from Venezuela-like crisis — IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are part of a clear strategy to prevent Nigeria from following the same troubled path as Venezuela, a country similarly rich in oil but burdened by years of economic mismanagement. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Niyi Akinsiju, IMPI explained that Nigeria’s economy…
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Press Freedom: 2 media houses, 65 Nigerian journalists attacked in 9 months- IPC
The International Press Centre (IPC) has said two media houses and 65 Nigerian journalists were attacked in nine months. In a report released on Saturday by the IPC’s Safety and Protection of Journalists Hub (SPJ-Hub), it said the attacks took place between January and September 2024. “No fewer than forty (40) cases of attacks involving over sixty-five (65) journalists and…
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Musawa advances Nigeria’s National Tourism Policy for sustainable future
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has unveiled a new strategic framework aimed at boosting Nigeria’s tourism sector in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. The announcement was made at the National Tourism Forum in Lagos, where Musawa emphasized the goal of transforming tourism into a vital contributor to economic…
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Presidency dismisses claims of regional bias in Tinubu’s security appointments
By Kunle Sanni Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, has rejected allegations that the administration favors the South-West in appointing heads of security agencies. In a post on his X account on Sunday, Dare shared data on the regional backgrounds of the 20 top security agency heads to counter perceptions of regional bias…
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Nigeria’s First Lady calls for women’s support in leadership, nation-building
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women nationwide to support one another, especially those seeking elective positions, emphasizing their essential role in nation-building. Speaking at the APC Women National Summit and Dialogue in Abuja, themed “Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building,” Tinubu encouraged women to rally around female candidates and promote unity. The…
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Ministry of Women Affairs pledges commitment to gender equality, empowerment
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs successfully held its 24th Regular National Council on Women Affairs from October 28-31, 2024, in Jos, Plateau State, with a focus on advancing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the welfare of vulnerable groups in Nigeria. The event, held at Centre La Sharp Events, brought together representatives from government, the private sector, and civil society…
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Railway Corporation licenses CCECC to operate freight services on Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has marked a pivotal development for Nigeria’s transport sector by licensing the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to manage freight services along the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor. This authorization makes CCECC the first company to operate standard-gauge rail freight services in Nigeria, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s rail modernization efforts. Since the Lagos-Ibadan Railway’s inauguration…
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VP Shettima unveils HCD 2.0 strategy to boost Nigeria’s Human Capital Index
…inaugurates national council to address climate disasters By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to elevating Nigeria’s global standing on the Human Capital Index (HCI), aiming to position the country among the top 80 nations by focusing on health, education, and workforce development. Speaking at the inauguration of the Human Capital Development (HCD) 2.0…
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Food security: VP Shettima urges PFSCU to take action
…calls for broader agricultural focus, including livestock and fisheries By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to prioritize real, measurable actions over rhetoric in tackling food security issues in Nigeria. Addressing the unit during its second meeting, Shettima highlighted that Nigerians expect tangible results, stressing the importance of moving past…
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