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NEC approves board members for NDPHC
…Ad hoc committees present updates on flood control, oil theft, and state policing Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has ratified the nomination of six state governors as members of the Board of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The governors, representing the six geopolitical zones, are from Borno, Katsina, Imo, Ekiti, Kwara, and Akwa Ibom States. NEC noted…
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FG committed to translating youth expectations into actionable policies, says Minister of Youth
Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim has affirmed that the Federal Government is fully committed to translating the diverse and evolving expectations of the youth into an array of actionable policies that will address their specific needs and aspirations. The Minister made this known during the Nigerian Youth Consultative Forum, “the Summit of the Future” , held at the…
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FG inaugurates task force to tackle illegal chartered flights
In a bid to combat illegal chartered flight operations and associated illicit activities, the Federal Government has established an eight-member Ministerial Task Force Committee. This was contained in a statement made public by the ministry on Thursday and signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, its Head, Press & Public Affairs. The committee, inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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Tinubu approves rollout of national construction, household support programme
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the programme, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will traverse Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, is prioritized. Other road infrastructure projects, such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is underway, and the…
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Some private jets are being used for drug trafficking, Aviation Minister alleges
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has sounded the alarm on the misuse of private jets in the country, revealing that some operators are engaging in illegal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Speaking at the Ministry of Aviation on Thursday, Keyamo highlighted the significant security risks and financial losses these activities…
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PHOTO: Nigeria, French Development Agency partnership celebrated in Abuja
The French government’s policies are carried out by the French Development Agency (Agence française de développement, AFD), a public financial organisation. It strives to combat poverty and advance environmentally friendly growth. The organisation works throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the French overseas territories. It funds and supports initiatives that enhance people’s quality of life,…
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Humanitarian Ministry trains desk officers on anti-corruption to promote accountability
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA), Abel Enitan has re-emphasized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s zero tolerance for corruption, and the effort in making sure corruption is reduced to the barest minimum . Mr. Enitan stated this in his keynote address during the sensitization workshop on What Constitutes Corruption in the Work…
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Tinubu’s travelling in chartered aircraft, a national embarrassment, says Aviation expert
An aviation expert, Dr Godwin Emmanuel, has expressed grave concerns over recent developments that caused President Bola Tinubu to travel abroad on chartered flights. Emmanuel, who said that the public shame that befell Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as its president flew abroad for engagements in chartered flights was unquantifiable, urged the Presidency to prepare a supplementary budget providing new…
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Women Affairs Minister files N1bn defamation suit against Hon. Kafilat, AriseTV
By Innocent Raphael The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has initiated a defamation lawsuit seeking N1 billion in damages against Hon. Kafilat Ogbara and Arise Television. In a statement made at her office in Abuja, Kennedy-Ohanenye addressed the media, revealing that the lawsuit stems from allegations made by Hon. Ogbara, the Chairman of the House Committee…
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Shettima presided over NEC meeting
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashmir Shettima has presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, being held at the State House Council Chambers on Thursday, has in attendance minister of finance, Wale Edun, minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, and others. The vice president, by the provisions of Nigeria’s Constitution, is the chairman of…
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