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Senate to probe allegations of drug use among pilots, airfare hikes, delays
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, has disclosed that the Senate will conduct a public hearing next week to investigate several issues affecting Nigeria’s aviation sector, including allegations of drug use among pilots, incessant flight delays, and rising airfares. Abdulfatai, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District, made this known on Friday during a media session in Lagos.…
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I’m leaving Nigerian military with clear conscience, says Ex-CDS
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, says he is leaving the Nigerian military with a “clear conscience,” adding that he did his best in serving the country. General Musa, who was succeeded by General Olufemi Oluyede as the new CDS, spoke on Friday in Abuja during his pull-out parade. He said his decades-long service to the country…
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NAF redeploys top brass to boost operational efficiency
The Nigerian Air Force has approved the redeployment of several senior officers to key command and staff positions as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and align its structure with the leadership vision of the new Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. A statement on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore…
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Tinubu approves National Carbon Market Framework, targets $3bn yearly
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of a National Carbon Market Framework and the operationalization of Nigeria’s Climate Change Fund as part of efforts to position the country strategically ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled to hold next year in Belém, Brazil. The move is expected to enable Nigeria to…
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Mining Marshals reclaim 90 sites, prosecute 300 offenders — Alake
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the introduction of Mining Marshals by the administration of President Bola Tinubu has led to the restoration of more than 90 mining sites previously occupied by bandits, marking a major breakthrough in the government’s efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s mining sector. Speaking at the South-West Leaders Conference held…
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Tinubu approves National Steering Committee for Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a key initiative aimed at accelerating economic activities, improving livelihoods, and strengthening social protection across Nigeria’s grassroots communities. The approval was confirmed in a statement by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor…
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President Tinubu lauds Ekpo, Mshelbila over GECF appointments
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday applauded the appointments of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria LNG Limited, Dr Philip Mshelbila, to top positions within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), describing the development as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s energy diplomacy. The two Nigerian officials were…
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NPC pushes for digital transformation in civil registration
…Advocates Passage of eCRVS Bill By Folashade Olorunfemi In a move to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation in population data management, the Acting Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Muhammad Usman Dattijo, has led a delegation to the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to Nigeria’s civil registration law. The session centered on…
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Tinubu launches NIMC’s NINAUTH App, declares new era for digital identity system
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) NIN Authentication Service (NINAUTH) app, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation drive and a “remarkable new day” for Africa’s largest digital identity system. Speaking at the official launch ceremony held on Thursday, Tinubu noted that the innovation marks a significant leap…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu credits Tinubu’s policies for market stability, women empowerment
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has credited President Bola Tinubu’s bold policies for fostering market stability and empowering women, saying the Renewed Hope agenda is becoming a reality after two years of citizens’ patience. Speaking on Thursday at the 25th anniversary of the National Women’s Conference, organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in…
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