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Conversion centres begin to receive CNG kits from FG
Conversion centres across Nigeria have begun receiving deliveries of Compressed Natural Gas kits as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address rising transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative, overseen by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, aims to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly fuel alternative for commercial vehicles. At least 18 conversion centres nationwide have…
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VP Shettima pledges continued federal support for victims of flood, insecurity
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria, with additional relief measures promised for the most severely affected states. During an assessment visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday, Shettima highlighted the ongoing collaboration…
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BREAKING: FG declares Monday public holiday to mark eid-ul-mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Monday September 16, 2024, as public holiday to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-mawlid, the birth of Holy Prophet Mohammed. This announcement was made by the federal government through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Friday. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Mulim Ummahh both at home and in the diaspora on the occasion.…
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Insecurity: Days of Bello Turji, other bandits in North West numbered- CDS Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has said time is ticking against notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji and other terrorists as troops are committed to ending insecurity in Zamfara and the North West Zone. The Defence Chief stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal. He also announced the killing…
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Cleric charges FG on people-oriented policies
…Says poower is transient A cleric, Ven. Olusegun Faleye, has charged the federal government to embark on people-oreinted policies, saying that power is transient. The cleric who is the Vicar and Archdeacon of Molete Archdeaconry made the charge on Thursday in Ibadan , Oyo State, during the wedding ceremony of Olatilewa Abiodun Akinpelu and Ademola Kolawole, son of the Chairman…
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Nigeria signs Partnership Agreements with UK, gets N589bn support
Nigeria is to reap about N589 billion (£272.6 million) from eight partnership agreements it signed with the United Kingdom yesterday in Abuja. The programme implementation agreements signed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and the UK Charge d’ Affaires, Ms Cynthia Rowe, commit both countries to collaboration in critical sectors, including governance, climate change, education,…
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FG implements Cape Town convention to boost Nigeria’s aviation industry
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially approved the Cape Town Accord on aircraft leasing, a development that is set to revolutionize the airline industry in the country. This milestone came with the signing of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Direction by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, during a stakeholders’ meeting…
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President Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to climate action, energy security in meeting with King Charles III
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to addressing climate change while ensuring energy security during a recent meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. This reaffirmation came during a private high-level discussion, as disclosed in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, centered on potential…
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President Tinubu meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in a bid to further diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to Presidency sources, the meeting aimed to bolster existing partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation between both nations. The visit marks the second meeting between President Tinubu and the British monarch,…
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Reps to resume sitting September 24
The House of Representatives has rescheduled its resumption from recess from the initial date of September 17 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, disclosed this through an internal memo, on behalf of the House Leadership. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, stated: “the House during the recess, Honourable Members engaged extensively…
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