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$49.8bn not missing during my tenure- Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the government’s coffers. Jonathan, who insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The former President spoke on Thursday in Abuja…

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Tinubu appoints 7 Executive Directors for NTA

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). They are: Ayo Adewuyi — Reappointed Executive Director, News. Barr. Ibrahim Aliyu — Executive Director, Special Duties. He is a legal practitioner. Malam Muhammed Fatuhu Mustapha — Executive Director, Administration and Training. Mrs. Apinke Effiong — Executive Director, Finance. She is an expert…

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President Tinubu attends special Jumat prayer for Nigeria’s 64th independence (Photos)

President Bola Tinubu, Friday joined other Muslim faithfuls for a Special Jumat Prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed, His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Speaker House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, and former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and other dignitaries were at the Juma’at prayer. The special Jumat…

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Nigeria: Many politicians not in government for money, says Dogara

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says contrary to popular belief among the members of the public, many politicians in Nigeria are not in government for money. Dogara, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, said many government officials are ready to work for free if people’s expectations on them are lowered to…

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Ministry of Art, Culture, to launch facelift for Nigeria’s national museums

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy has announced a major initiative to refurbish and revitalize six national museums across Nigeria, a project aimed at preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage. The museums set for renovation include the National Museums in Ilorin, Birnin Kebbi, Uyo, and Owerri, as well as the Gidan Makama Museum in Kano State…

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NSIPA disburses N24.7bn to 991,261 beneficiaries under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has announced the release of N24.7 billion for the payment of 991,261 household beneficiaries across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The funds, aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable Nigerians, were disbursed by the National Cash Transfer Office.…

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FAAN MD becomes Regional Advisor for ACI World Governing Board

The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor for Africa on the Airport Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. The nomination, ratified on September 20, 2024, during the ACI Africa General Assembly in South Africa, marks a milestone for Kuku and the African aviation industry. As…

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FG to toll Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, others

The Federal Government will toll all major roads in the country, the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has announced. Some of the roads to be tolled include, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano Road, and Makurdi-9th Mile. Umahi spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary.…

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BREAKING: Senate passes  South West Development Commission Establishment Bill

The Senate, on Thursday, passed the South West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024 for the third reading. The bill was earlier sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, APC, Ogun East Meanwwhile, the passage followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, during plenary. In his presentation, Senator Kaka explained…

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Nigeria’s creative economy is poised for global impact – Musawa

By Tosin Brown The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has stated that Nigeria’s creative economy is positioned for global impact. Musawa made this statement while addressing the US-Nigeria Council Event on Wednesday, September 25, in New York, where she showcased the nation’s thriving creative sector and its vast potential for global collaboration. She…

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