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VP Shettima embarks on 2-day visit to Sweden
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation. This was revealed in a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, on Thursday. At the request of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President, during the working visit, will engage in high-level bilateral talks with…
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EXCLUSIVE: Customs cancels 2024 CBT promotion examination for Superintendent rank
-Rescheduled for November 8, 2024 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cancelled the 2024 promotion examination for the rank of Superintendent of Customs, saying the decision was made after a thorough review and investigation of the examination process which uncovered significant technical challenges. NCS, in a memo dated 15th October 2024 and signed by the DCG HRD, G.A Itotoh, said…
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FG signs MoU with GE Healthcare, JNCI to boost Bio-Medical Engineering in schools
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Healthcare and JNCI Ltd to enhance the capacity of the nation’s Schools of Bio-Medical Engineering. The partnership is aimed at improving the training of biomedical engineers to support the country’s healthcare system. This development aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to upgrading the health sector as part…
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Tinubu pledges commitment to women’s empowerment at launch of ‘Empower-Her’ initiative
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the Ministry of Women Affairs’ “Empower-Her: Nigeria for Women” initiative, Tinubu highlighted the government’s focus on supporting women across various sectors, including agriculture, health, and justice. Represented at the event by the Secretary to the…
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Governor Zulum commends NCAA’s safety commitment under Capt. Najomo’s leadership
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has praised the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for its dedication to ensuring safety in the aviation sector, particularly under the leadership of Acting Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo. The governor made the remark during a courtesy visit to the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, October 15, 2024. Governor Zulum acknowledged the improvements in…
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BREAKING: NFF releases 20-point account of what truly transpired in Libya
The NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, has provided a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation. 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo at 11.55hours on Sunday, 13th October 2024, and landed at the Aminu…
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President Tinubu demands collaborative action to drive economic growth
…as Nigeria’s economy shows signs of recovery amid ongoing reforms By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for increased cooperation among government agencies, the private sector, and international partners to boost economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and maintain stability in Nigeria. The President, represented by Vice President Shettima, addressed key economic challenges, detailing ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, streamline regulations,…
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UPDATE on Immigration boss’ tenure: CG Nandap appointed for 18 months — Official document
By Innocent Raphael Facts have emerged that the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nana Nandap, was given an express appointment for an 18-month period by President Bola Tinubu. This is contrary to the impression created by WESTERN POST’s earlier story that her tenure may have expired at the expiration of her 35 years in service last Thursday. By civil service…
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Nigerian Government summons Libyan diplomat over Super Eagles’ ordeal
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian government has summoned Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires to address the situation involving the Super Eagles, who were stranded for over 12 hours after arriving in Libya for the return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team had traveled to the North African country following a 1-0 victory against the Mediterranean Knights in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nana Nandap’s retirement falls due
…President Tinubu may appoint new CG By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Immigration Service may soon have a new Comptroller-General as Mrs Kemi Nana Nandap, the current CG’s retirement is due, WESTERN POST can reveal. Authoritative sources told the newspaper that following her service records, Nandap’s reitement fell due last Thursday, October 9, 2024 after spending 35 years in service. But…
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