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JUST IN: President Tinubu meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
…set to sign key bilateral agreements By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The meeting follows detailed briefings from his ministers and key government officials. During the visit, Tinubu, who arrived in China on Sunday, is expected to sign…
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FG denies ordering NNPCL to hike fuel price
The Federal Government has denied a report that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources had ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell fuel at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Communication, to the Minister for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, Nnemaka Okafor, on Tuesday, the FG declared that the report was concocted…
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Fuel Subsidy: Nigerians should demand transparency from NNPCL- Obi
Former presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to demand transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the true state of petrol subsidy payments. Obi urged in a series of tweets on his official X handle on Tuesday, saying that NNPCL has so far presented ‘conflicting’ reports to Nigerians on subsidy. “Nigerians…
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NSGF pledges unified action against escalating insecurity
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed the collective concerns of northern governors over the escalating insecurity in the region. He emphasized their strong commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders to address the issue effectively. Governor Yahaya made this statement on Monday while receiving a comprehensive report from the…
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President Tinubu not taking security issues lightly, says VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is highly concerned about Nigeria’s security situation and is addressing it with utmost seriousness. He called for regional and collective efforts to tackle insecurity in West Africa’s Sahel region, noting that the security challenges in the Sahel have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and its neighboring countries.…
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U.S. ban on Nigerian airlines, misinterpretation of FAA decision – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the situation surrounding the alleged ban on Nigerian airlines by the United States, citing a misinterpretation of some decisions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a statement signed on Monday by Capt. Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, the NCAA addressed the confusion and provided context to the report…
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EndBadGovernance protest unsettled government, says Wanted Briton
A British national wanted by the police, Andrew Wynne, also known as Drew Povey, has said the government was unsettled by the EndBadgovernance protest held across the country. Wynne expressed regret that the government has been suppressing the protesters instead of responding to the citizens’ demands. This is as he called on the Nigeria Labour Congress to protect the general…
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Protesters storm Abuja over fuel scarcity
Demonstrators on Monday, stormed parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to protest the lingering fuel crisis in the country. The protest follows the recent admission by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPC Limited that it is indebted to suppliers, a development it acknowledged is hindering regular fuel supply. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and displayed banners with various inscriptions,…
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Tinubu appoints Mansur Muhtar as Chairman of BOI board
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited (BOI). This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. The new board members are: Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR – Chairman Dr. Olasupo Olusi – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Ifeoma Uz’Okpala…
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership with Indonesia
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, emphasizing the significant economic potential and opportunities for collaboration between the two nations. This commitment was highlighted during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, which took place from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
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