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Tinubu to depart Lagos for ECOWAS 50th anniversary, project commissionings
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will travel to Lagos on Tuesday to join other West African leaders in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The golden jubilee celebration, which began last month in Accra, Ghana, will continue in Lagos with a series of events marking the milestone. A major highlight will be…
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FCSC Chairman urges stronger government-scholar collaboration for Africa’s growth
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called for deeper collaboration between government, researchers, and scholars to drive meaningful policy reforms and sustainable development in Africa. He made the call while speaking at the 1st International Conference on Public Policy, Governance and Development organized by the Department of Public Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Delivering…
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Olaopa hails Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlights gains across key sectors
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a transformational policy initiative with significant impact across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at the “1st International Conference on Public Policy, Governance and Development” held on May 26, 2025, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Olaopa delivered a keynote…
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Nigeria marks Africa Day 2025, reaffirms commitment to unity
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria has joined fellow African Union (AU) member states in commemorating Africa Day 2025, marking 62 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday, reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to the principles of African unity, justice,…
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Housing Ministry warns public against fraudulent sale of Emefiele-linked housing estate
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has warned the public against fraudulent claims surrounding the purported sale of a 753-unit housing estate recently transferred to its custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In an official statement on Saturday, the Ministry clarified that it has not commenced any sale process for the estate, which is linked…
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Tinubu’s reforms drive Customs revenue to record ₦1.3trn in Q1 2025
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Customs revenue surged to a record ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025—more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023—driven by reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the figures during a press briefing featured in an upcoming State House…
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President Tinubu celebrates human rights advocate Ayo Obe at 70
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to veteran human rights activist and lawyer, Ms. Ayo Obe, as she marks her 70th birthday today, recognizing her enduring legacy in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement and civil society. In a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Ms. Obe’s lifelong commitment to justice, human rights, and democratic…
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FG to sell confiscated 753 duplexes to Nigerians
The Federal Government has said it would make available for sale the 753 housing units confiscated from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to Nigerians. This was revealed in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, when the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, alongside the Chairman of the Economic and…
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First Lady expands Food Outreach Scheme to vulnerable groups nationwide
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity and empowering vulnerable populations through the expansion of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by Kwapchi Bata Hamman, Special Assistant to the President on Media & ICT (Office of the Vice President). According…
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Nigeria to sanction airlines for flying in passengers without valid visas
The federal government has announced it will penalise airlines that transport passengers into Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing, or exit cards. The warning was issued by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, during a sensitisation programme on the new e-visa system in Lagos. Tunji-Ojo stressed that while Nigeria is simplifying entry procedures through e-visas, this will not come at the…
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