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Tinubu receives Standard Chartered Bank Executives, says Green industrial vision complementary to oil & gas
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the energy demands and economic needs of its population. Speaking at a meeting on Monday in Abuja with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Bill Winters, the President called…
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Senate intensifies probe into Buhari’s N30trn ways and means
By Innocent Raphael Investigation into the N30 trillion ways and means advances under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is ongoing and being intensified, according to Senator Isah Jibrin, chair of the Senate ad hoc committee. On March 11, 2024, Senate President Godswill Akpabio established a 17-member ad hoc committee to probe the N30 trillion in advances from the Central Bank…
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Insecurity: We won’t slow down until Nigeria is completely secure, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not rest on its oars until banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity are completely eliminated from the country. He said at the moment, the nation is witnessing a turning point, as the strategies being adopted by security forces, including rules of engagement employed, are already beginning to yield…
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Ex- Sports minister, AVM Bayo Lawal is dead
A former Minister of Youth and Sports and ex-Military Administrator of Benue State, Air Vice Marshal Bayo Lawal (Rtd) has passed away. He reportedly died in his sleep at his home on Sunday, June 23. Air Commodore Sani Zakari (rtd), the Sergeant At Arms at the National Assembly who confirmed the death to Vanguard stated that the daughter of the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, North-West leaders brainstorm on security
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday led governors of North West to brain on how to deal with security issues caused by bandits, terrorists and herders. At the meeting were governors of the states from the region and former Governors and other political leaders. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar attended in the summit with the theme, ‘Peace and Security…
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Shettima’s mother-in-law laid to rest in Kano
Kunle Sanni The remains of Hajiya Maryam Albishir, mother-in-law to Vice President Kashim Shettima, was laid to rest today in Kano following funeral prayers at her family residence. The deceased, Hajiya Maryam Albishir aged 69, was the mother of Hajiya Nana Shettima, wife of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, (Office of…
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FG unveils central revenue system to ease direct payments, tax collection
In its avowed determination to ensure enhanced financial transparency, accountability, and prudent revenue management, the Federal Government on Monday unveiled central revenue system targeted at direct payments to beneficiaries and the direct deduction of what is due to the Government. This was unveiled at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Abuja chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…
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BREAKING: 12 Southern governors meet in Ogun
Twelve governors from the Southern part of the country are meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun today. The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun welcomed the governors to the presidential lodge in Abeokuta on Monday afternoon. The governors in attendance are Seyi Makinde, Oyo State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and Godwin Obaseki…
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Shettima’s mother-In-law passes away at 69
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has lost his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir, who passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. She was aged 69. This was contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, (Office of The Vice President). Hajiya Maryam, the mother of…
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Extortion in airports are perpetrated by mostly agencies not under the aviation ministry, says Keyamo
Kune Sann Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Sunday stated that the agencies responsible for extortion and begging at Nigeria’s airports are not under the control of his ministry. Keyamo in a post via his X account also mentioned that he is working with other relevant ministers to address this issue. This statement comes in response to…
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