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Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja on a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. The presidential Airforce one aircraft took off on Friday from the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:15 a.m. A statement on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman,…
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FG pledges timely completion of Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has pledged to complete Section Three of the 61-kilometre Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State on schedule. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the pledge during an inspection visit to the project site on Tuesday as part of a citizens’ engagement tour of the South-East. He described modern road infrastructure…
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NCC welcomes new Chairman-designate Idris Olorunnimbe, board members
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has congratulated Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe on his appointment as Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Commission also congratulated other newly appointed Board members, as well as designate members of the Universal Service Provision…
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FG vows inclusive development, pledges no region will be left behind
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all parts of the country benefit equally from Nigeria’s development efforts. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Thursday during a visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, as part of activities for the two-day Citizens’ Engagement Series and Federal Government Projects Tour of…
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Nigeria nominates Taoheed Olufemi for ICJ election
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has nominated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as its candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced the nomination on Wednesday via his official X account. “On behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I am honoured to announce the nomination of Dr.…
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FG launches national skills programme to reach 20m youth by 2030
…targets 60% female participation By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has unveiled a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of participants expected to be women. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiative on Wednesday during the inaugural meeting of the…
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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for Odion, Rabiu as FCCPC executive commissioners
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of veteran journalist Louis Odion and grassroots politician Ummasalma Isiyaku Rabiu to the Senate for confirmation as Executive Commissioners of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). According to a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Odion has been nominated…
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FEC approves ₦142bn for construction of modern bus terminals across six zones
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in Nigeria’s six geo-political zones at a total cost of ₦142.03 billion. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced the decision while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The contract was awarded to Messrs…
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FG orders MDAs to conclude 2024 procurement processes by September
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) involved in procurement for projects under the 2024 Appropriation Act to complete all processes by the end of September 2025. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. He…
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FG to replace Carter Bridge, reviews Kano–Katsina road contracts
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has approved major revisions to key road and bridge projects, including the Kano–Katsina highway and Lagos’s Carter and 3rd Mainland bridges, following Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the adjustments were necessary to reflect current economic realities and address urgent infrastructure concerns.…
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