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Tinubu directs NEMA to lead emergency response to Mokwa flood disaster

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate activation of emergency response measures following devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which have caused loss of lives and widespread displacement. At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rainfall in central Nigeria, which lasted for several hours, according to the Director General…

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NRC, Pi-CNG sign MoU to power Nigerian Railways with Compressed Natural Gas

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) into railway operations. Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Mobolaji Johnson Mega Station in Yaba, Lagos, NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa described the deal as a critical leap toward a sustainable…

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Minister urges Nigerian women to embrace political, economic leadership

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has urged Nigerian women to take greater ownership of the country’s political and economic future through inclusive governance and national development. She made the call on Thursday during a one-day town hall meeting and citizen engagement held in Abuja. Addressing participants, the minister stressed the need for women to play a more…

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Nigeria to host 2025 West Africa Economic Summit in June — Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni Nigeria will host the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja from June 20 to 21. President Bola Tinubu made the announcement on Friday via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The summit, themed “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region,” aims to foster deeper economic integration and development across West Africa.…

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Minister urges youths to tap into AI opportunities

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has called on young Nigerians to tap into artificial intelligence (AI) and digital economy. Tijani stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Youth Forum, an interactive programme to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. “Do not listen to naysayers, do not participate in those who are…

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“Nigeria First Policy” will drive Nigeria back to industrialisation, says Tunji-Ojo

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has hailed the newly introduced Nigeria First policy of President Bola Tinubu as the vehicle that will drive Nigeria back to industrialisation. Tunji-Ojo stated this on Thursday during Channels Television’s Youth Forum, a live interactive programme. According to him, indigenous manufacturers will find it difficult to compete with their foreign counterparts without the policy being put in…

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Buhari lauds Adesina for ‘unmatched record of success’ at AfDB

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on the successful completion of his two terms as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, commending his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his tenure. In a statement issued on Friday, Buhari expressed satisfaction with the “enormous success” recorded under Adesina’s stewardship, adding that he was proud to have supported…

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PHOTO NEWS: Hadiza Bala-Usman leads team to Ojulari at NNPC

Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman, led her team on Thursday to visit the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bayo Ojulari. Discussions during the visit focused on tracking and implementing key presidential priorities and deliverables related to NNPC Ltd. These include enhancing operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, boosting local content, driving economic growth,…

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Tinubu launches National Credit Guarantee Company, appoints Yakubu Dogara as Chairman

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has established the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a new financial institution aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses and consumers across Nigeria. He also appointed the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the Board. According to a statement released on Thursday across the…

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NOA DG hails singer Davido for promoting Nigeria globally

By Adejayan Gbenga The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has commended music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his remarkable achievements in the music industry and for making Nigeria proud on the global stage. Issa-Onilu praised Davido for his patriotic remarks during a recent interview on the French-speaking CKO Channel, where the…

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