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Nigeria to host 2025 West Africa Economic Summit in June — Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria will host the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja from June 20 to 21. President Bola Tinubu made the announcement on Friday via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The summit, themed “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region,” aims to foster deeper economic integration and development across West Africa.…
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Minister urges youths to tap into AI opportunities
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has called on young Nigerians to tap into artificial intelligence (AI) and digital economy. Tijani stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Youth Forum, an interactive programme to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. “Do not listen to naysayers, do not participate in those who are…
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“Nigeria First Policy” will drive Nigeria back to industrialisation, says Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has hailed the newly introduced Nigeria First policy of President Bola Tinubu as the vehicle that will drive Nigeria back to industrialisation. Tunji-Ojo stated this on Thursday during Channels Television’s Youth Forum, a live interactive programme. According to him, indigenous manufacturers will find it difficult to compete with their foreign counterparts without the policy being put in…
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Buhari lauds Adesina for ‘unmatched record of success’ at AfDB
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on the successful completion of his two terms as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, commending his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his tenure. In a statement issued on Friday, Buhari expressed satisfaction with the “enormous success” recorded under Adesina’s stewardship, adding that he was proud to have supported…
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PHOTO NEWS: Hadiza Bala-Usman leads team to Ojulari at NNPC
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman, led her team on Thursday to visit the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bayo Ojulari. Discussions during the visit focused on tracking and implementing key presidential priorities and deliverables related to NNPC Ltd. These include enhancing operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, boosting local content, driving economic growth,…
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Tinubu launches National Credit Guarantee Company, appoints Yakubu Dogara as Chairman
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has established the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), a new financial institution aimed at expanding access to credit for businesses and consumers across Nigeria. He also appointed the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the Board. According to a statement released on Thursday across the…
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NOA DG hails singer Davido for promoting Nigeria globally
By Adejayan Gbenga The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has commended music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his remarkable achievements in the music industry and for making Nigeria proud on the global stage. Issa-Onilu praised Davido for his patriotic remarks during a recent interview on the French-speaking CKO Channel, where the…
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Tinubu hails John Dara at 70, hails lifetime commitment to national development
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Dara, Chairman of African Development Investment Limited and former presidential candidate of the Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD), on his 70th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu celebrated Mr. Dara’s achievements as a management consultant, pastor, political reformer,…
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Oluremi Tinubu donates hybrid buses to Youth Wing of CAN, assures continued support
By Kunle Sanni First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth, urging them to remain steadfast in faith, hard work, and service to humanity. Speaking at a symbolic event held Thursday at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady presented seven 14-seater hybrid…
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Gowon urges ECOWAS leaders to uphold democracy amid military coups
Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon has called on West African leaders to remain committed to democratic governance despite recent setbacks caused by a resurgence of military coups in the region. Gowon made the remarks during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which took place in Lagos on Wednesday. As one of…
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