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FG launches sale of subsidized rice to alleviate food crisis
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag to mitigate the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria. The initiative was announced during a launch event at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Headquarters in Abuja, where the Minister, Abubakar Kyari, stated that the…
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Beijing Summit: My trip successful, very good- Tinubu tells Nigerians in China
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing the visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation…
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Tinubu listens, ready to meet needs of people- Bello
A long-time ally of President Bola Tinubu and Chief Executive Office of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Tunji Bello, said the President has so far shown that he is a listening president who is ready to meet the needs of the people. Bello assured Nigerians that they would see improvements in the economy and other areas…
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Kukah to Tinubu: Address food crisis, hike in petrol price
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to address the food crisis in the country. Kukah urged Tinubu while making his remarks on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) unveiling of the Progressive Institute in Abuja. According to him, “Nigerians are hungry and something urgent needs to be…
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Petrol Price Hike: NANS insists on nationwide protest Sept 15
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has insisted on going ahead with the planned nationwide protest against the increase in petrol price. Senate President of the NANS, Henry Okuomo stated this on Friday as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, the union is capable of holding the government accountable as it was not happy with the…
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ACF backs constitution review, seeks end to insecurity
Kunle Sanni The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has dismissed claims that the North is opposed to constitutional review and restructuring, expressing its willingness to consider all proposals that may come forward. ACF called for urgent measures to end the rising insecurity in the northern region. The call was made following a meeting held at the ACF Headquarters in Kaduna, chaired…
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Nigeria joins ICAO public key directory to boost passport ranking, border security
Kunle Sanni Nigeria has officially enrolled in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a move aimed at improving the global ranking of Nigeria’s international passport, facilitating easier travel, and enhancing national security. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the development during an Import Ceremony of the Country Signing Certificate Authority (CSCA) at…
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BREAKING: FG assures availability of fuel before weekend
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, will be available nationwide before the weekend. FG gave the assurance through the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri on Thursday who addressed reporters at the State House after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in…
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FG seeks stronger partnership with UN to tackle food insecurity
The Federal Government has called for stronger partnership with the United Nations to address the pressing challenges of food insecurity, climate change amongst others that pose as significant threats to the Nation’s Development. Speaking during the visit by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammad, to his office in Abuja recently, the Minister of Agriculture and Food…
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Aviation: Angola seeks to partner Nigeria, explores BASA
Angola has shown a strong interest in forging a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and pursuing other collaborative opportunities in the aviation sector with Nigeria. This was revealed during a visit by the Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria, Jose Bamoquina Zau, and his deputy, Nelson Paulo Kafikiri, who delivered a message from Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, to Nigeria’s…
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