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First Lady urges Nigerians in diaspora to drive innovation
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians living in the diaspora to engage more in driving innovations, sharing knowledge, and improving human capacity in the country for its accelerated development. The First Lady made this appeal at the 2024 edition of the National Diaspora Merit Award ceremony held in Abuja, according to a statement by her…
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BREAKING: Ifeanyi Ubah dies in London
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. According to SaharaReporters, Ubah died in a hotel in London, United Kingdom, where he had traveled two days prior. His death was confirmed in a group chat of senators, who have started to pay their tributes. Just days ago, Senator Ubah’s…
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President Tinubu sends best wishes to team Nigeria at Paris 2024 Olympics
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his best wishes to Team Nigeria as they compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The President expressed his support and encouragement to the 88 Nigerian athletes, comprising 63 women and 25 men, who are representing the nation in 12 sports. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday,…
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FG establishes SCO-PMU to oversee $2.2 billion health sector renewal initiative
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) within the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient, transparent, and accountable management of external grants for the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). Ajuri Ngelale, a spokesperson for the president,…
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Nigeria partners World Bank to unlock $300 billion in capital
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has unveiled plans to partner with the World Bank Group on a National Land Documentation and Titling Programme in Nigeria. During the “Nigerian Livable Cities” workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the World Bank, Minister Ahmed Dangiwa highlighted the initiative’s potential to transform land into a significant…
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FG announces participation in global health initiative to combat malnutrition
By Kunle Sanni The federal government announced its participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative focused on addressing malnutrition and food insecurity in the country, on Friday. Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the partnership during a high-level meeting with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The initiative aims to…
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Keyamo highlights importance of MROs at LAAC conference
…Calls for synergy among local airlines Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasized the critical need for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in Nigeria, while advocating for greater cooperation among local airlines. Speaking on Friday at the 28th annual conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) held in Lagos, Keyamo addressed key industry…
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FG’s direct cash transfer programme benefits 600,000 households, says Finance Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government’s direct cash transfer programme has provided financial relief to over 600,000 households, according to Minister of Finance Wale Edun. Speaking at a half-year review ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Economic Recovery and Growth: Progress and Prospects 2024,” Edun emphasized the programme’s crucial role in aiding vulnerable families and supporting economic recovery…
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Nationwide Protest: Police ask demonstrators to submit contact details
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest slated to start August 1, police authorities are requesting the details of the demonstrators. While briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, specifically asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details to the commissioners of police in their respective states. The reason…
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Hunger Protest: Adegboruwa writes IGP, DSS, requests protection for protesters
A human rights activist Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) has notified security agencies, requesting protection over planned public meetings, rallies, and processions by a non-governmental body, the Take It Back Movement, its members, some patriotic Nigerians and groups. In the letter dated Friday, July 26, 2024, the senior advocate writing as solicitor to the Take It Back Movement notified the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the…
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