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Nigeria signs strategic aviation partnership with Boeing
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced that a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Nigeria and The Boeing Company, one of the leading aircraft manufacturers in the world. The signing which took place in Seattle, Washington, featured key representatives from major Nigerian airlines, under the umbrella of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, and other…
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President Tinubu expresses sympathy for flood victims across Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by recent floods that have affected communities and farmlands across Nigeria. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to all those impacted by the natural disaster, particularly the bereaved families, farmers, displaced communities, and individuals who have…
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NLC mobilises members for Ajaero’s appearance at police headquarters
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all state chapters and affiliate members to mobilise members in solidarity with the NLC President Joe Ajaero, who is expected to honour police invitation for alleged terrorism on Thursday, August 29, 2024. General Secretary of the NLC, Emmanuel Ugboaja, confirmed the directive. According to the NLC general secretary, the directive also instructed members…
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NCC records 96 percent compliance in SIM-NIN linkage, targets full compliance by September
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant progress in the Federal Government’s effort to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, achieving a compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase from 69.7% in January 2024. With the initiative approaching its final phase,…
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Nigeria, Egypt sign MoU on defence industry cooperation
By Kunle Sanni The federal government of Nigeria and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in the defence industry. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Defence Ship House in Abuja, following a brief visit by the Egyptian delegation to the office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru…
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Environment Minister seeks FAN, PBAT Green Initiative’s support on afforestation
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has solicited the support, partnership and collaboration of the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Green Initiative Programme for afforestation Programme across the country. Balarabe disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Forestry Association of Nigeria led by its President, Dr Afolabi Abiodun recently in his office in…
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Nigeria needs effective leadership to curb unhealthy inter-ethnic, inter-sectional relations- University Don
A University Don, Prof. Abdur-Rahman Olayiwola, has said Nigeria needs effective leadership to curb unhealthy inter-ethnic relations as well as inter-sectional and inter-religious disharmony. The Professor of Political Science argued that Nigeria would stop to be plagued by ethnic, religious, regional identities and socio-political and economic crises if the leadership is responsible to the people. Prof. Olayiwola who is the…
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Nigeria calls for Japan’s cooperation in tackling insecurity in Africa
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for international cooperation in addressing the growing security threats in Africa, emphasizing the negative impact these challenges have on the continent’s development. The Minister made these remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held from August 24 to 25, 2024, in Tokyo,…
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Shettima inaugurates ultra-modern MSME Fashion, ICT hubs in Makurdi
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated state-of-the-art MSME Clinics Fashion and ICT Hubs in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, marking a significant milestone in what he described as the beginning of greater developments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, the Vice President expressed confidence that the new hub, built to…
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