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Keyamo meets Chinese envoy, COMAC officials on strengthening ties
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Tuesday hosted the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, along with senior executives of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), in Abuja, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector. Ambassador Yu pledged China’s support for the development of Nigeria’s aviation industry, describing the…
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PHOTO NEWS: U.S. Consul General hosts exchange alumni in Lagos to strengthen bilateral ties
The United States Consul General in Lagos, Rick Swart, on Wednesday hosted leaders of the U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria at a special gathering aimed at reinforcing the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Nigeria. The event brought together national and local alumni leaders of various U.S. government exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program, International Visitors…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu returns to Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after concluding his annual vacation earlier than scheduled. The President arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday evening at 6:50 p.m. Tinubu departed Nigeria for France on September 4 to spend part of his holiday, with an initial plan to continue the…
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Tinubu hails Farouk Gumel, Tobi Amusan on global achievements
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two prominent Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent accomplishments on the international stage. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, a position the President described as a recognition of his expertise and dedication. Tinubu noted that Gumel’s role as Vice Chairman for Africa at the…
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FCSC Chairman urges accountants to drive economic development, strengthen governance
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called on accountants to play a more pivotal role in Nigeria’s economic development and governance. Olaopa, a professor of public administration, made the appeal on Tuesday while addressing participants at the 2025 National Conference of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in Abuja. Highlighting the…
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Respect national symbols, NOA DG tells Nigerians on Ordinance Day
By Kunle Sanni – The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols as the nation marked National Ordinance Day 2025 on Tuesday. Speaking in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said the national flag, coat of arms, anthem, pledge, constitution, and other emblems of sovereignty represent the unity,…
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FCSC unveils 2026-2030 strategic plan to deepen civil service reforms
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Monday explained the rationale behind the commission’s development of a new strategic plan for growth and transformation, scheduled to run from 2026 to 2030. Speaking at the FCSC Strategic Plan Stakeholder Validation Workshop in Abuja, Olaopa said the plan is designed to consolidate and deepen the numerous…
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Strong family values key to national security, says NOA DG
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has emphasised the critical role of strong family values in safeguarding national security, asserting that the stability of the home directly impacts the stability of the nation. Issa-Onilu made the call on Monday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of Haske Biyu, hosted by the…
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No Nigerian will lose bank access over tax IDs — JTB
By Kunle Sanni – The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has dismissed claims that Nigerians without Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) will lose access to their bank accounts starting January 1, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the JTB assured citizens that they will continue to access their accounts and carry out financial transactions beyond that date, describing reports to…
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Bagudu congratulates Gumel on appointment as Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Chairman
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has congratulated the Vice Chairman of Africa for Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, Mr. Farouk Gumel, on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited. Gumel, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), was appointed by President Duma Gideon…
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