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Health sector set for revamp with $4.8bn investment – VP Shettima
…commissions Sahad Hospitals in Abuja By Kunle Sanni Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. He stated that these investments are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking on Saturday at the commissioning and grand opening of Sahad…
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Nigeria, UK to collaborate on civil service reforms
The Nigerian and United Kingdom governments have committed to strengthening their partnership to advance civil service reforms in Nigeria. This decision was made on Saturday following a high-level meeting between the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation of Nigeria, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Rt. Hon. Simon Case,…
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Lagbaja assures Nigerians victory against insurgency
The Chief of Army Staff , Lt. -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has reassured Nigerians that the military would soon surmount the prevailing security challenges facing the country. Lagbaja gave the assurance during the closing ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2024, in Uyo. For five days, Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps,…
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Again, police invite NLC President, Joe Ajaero, Secretary Ugboaja
The Nigeria Police Force has again invited the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Also invited along with Ajaero is the Secretary General of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja. The invitation letter was dated August 28, 2024, a day before Ajaero honoured the earlier invitation at the Force Headquarters Abuja. The letter signed by CP Rufus Alajide for…
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Nigeria seeks stronger partnership with EU to combat malnutrition
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger relations between Nigeria and the European Union (EU), particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support, noting the need for continued collaboration between the two partners. Speaking during a courtesy visit by an EU delegation led by the…
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Name National Press Centre, Abuja in honour of Olu Akerele, Olaosebikan urges FG
-Wants professionals with exceptional contributions to Abuja immortalised A public relations expert and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kehinde Olaosebikan, has called on the Federal Government to recognise and immortalise professionals with exceptional contributions to the making of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to encourage upcoming professionals. He siad this would make them to be more patriotic and…
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Aviation sector: Tinubu urges enhanced collaboration between Nigeria, Brazil
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for strengthened collaboration between Nigeria and Brazil, emphasizing the importance of establishing direct flights between the two countries to boost economic and cultural ties. During a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, where he received the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose…
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First Lady unveils commemorative Birth Certificate
…highlights importance of civil registration for national development By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the vital role of a comprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering national development and enhancing governance on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Commemorative Birth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu stressed the…
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Don’t place advertisement to celebrate my birthday- Shettima tells well-wishers
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on well-wishers to refrain from placing advertisements to mark his 58th birthday on September 2. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President expressed his desire for a modest celebration without the fanfare of public adverts. The presidency said the Vice president also appealed to fellow…
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BREAKING: Tinubu departs for Beijing
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, on an official visit. A statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed this on Thursday afternoon. Ngelale said Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates. “In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders…
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