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NDVC commends $10bn Nigeria Diaspora Fund initiative
The Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government of Nigeria for the launch of the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund, a significant multi-sectoral investment initiative managed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Secretary, Tolu Oluwatuyi, the NDVC described the…
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Nigeria will be removed from FATF Grey List before 2025 deadline -Gbajabiamila
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Presidency has committed to taking decisive actions to ensure the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List before the May 2025 deadline. This pledge was made by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, during a visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office in Abuja on Tuesday.…
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Information Minister advocates stronger ties with BBC for better informed society
During a working visit to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) headquarters in London, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the BBC World Service to foster a more informed society. Idris’s visit was part of a broader initiative by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to…
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Profile of the new DSS Director-General, Mr Adeola Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, appointed Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, (MON) as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Mr Ajayi is a crack senior operative who has delivered on many sensitive operations and paid his dues to head the DSS. A thoroughbred and versatile Intelligence Officer, Mr Ajayi joined the Service in 1990 as a cadet officer.…
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Meet the new Director-General of NIA, Ambassador Mohammed
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, approved the appointment of new a Director-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). He is Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, announced Ambassador Mohammed’s appointment. Here is what we know about the new NIA DG. Ambassador Mohammed is a graduate of Bayero University, Kano. He joined the NIA…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new Directors-General of NIA, DSS
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity on Monday. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the…
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Stop weaponising insecurity- Okonjo-Iweala tells politicians
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged politicians in Nigeria to stop weaponising insecurity against their opposition in office. She spoke before a room filled with lawyers at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday. The…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Sanwo-Olu headline NBA 2024 conference
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the opening ceremony of the annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. The conference is being held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme: “Pressing Forward: A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria.” The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; the…
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SERAP asks 36 Govs, Wike to disclose details of Chinese loans, lliabilities, repayment
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 governors and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the Federal Government as well the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral. SERAP made this call on Sunday in a…
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Shettima seeks strong family ties for national unity
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on parents and couples to exercise patience and love in their families which will reflect on the larger Nigerian society. Shettima who was a special guest at the wedding of Keziah Kefas, daughter of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, in Jalingo, on Saturday also reflected on the bittersweet nature of parenthood. This…
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