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SMDF builds staff’s capacity on remote sensing imagery
…. aligns with MoU signed with Geoscan GmbH of Berlin On the sidelines of the German Chancellor’s visit to the Country in October 2023, Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GeoScan GmbH of Berlin, Germany to advance the Exploration and Development of Nigerian Critical Minerals using innovative proprietary technology. GeoScan GmBH which…
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Ghana, just like Niger Republic, others depend on Nigeria for power supply
With Nigeria’s reduction in gas supply to Ghana, some areas across the black gold country will be in darkness for three weeks. Ghana, like Niger Republic, Republic of Benin, and Togo depends on Nigeria for power supply. A joint statement by Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG) dated June 12, 2024 notified that public in…
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Shettima harps on public-private partnership to drive economic growth
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a more robust collaboration between the government and business leaders to propel Nigeria’s economic aspirations. The Vice President said that open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative work between the public and private sectors are necessary to develop solutions tailored towards Nigeria’s unique realities. The Senior Special Assistant to The President on…
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Reps panel recommends purchase of new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives committee on national security and intelligence has recommended that the federal government purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is part of a report that was released after its investigation into the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. “The committee is of the strong…
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JUST IN: Tinubu to depart Abuja on Friday to observe Eid-El-Kabir in Lagos, says Presidency
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, the presidency has said. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. Ngelale, who is Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity), added…
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Nigerian military arrests killers of soldiers, neutralizes 197 terrorists in one week
By Innocent Raphael The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria announced on Thursday that troops have apprehended the suspects responsible for the recent killing of five soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State. Major-General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed these updates on Thursday, during the bi-weekly briefing for Defence Correspondents on ongoing military operations by the…
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Multichoice repatriates N192.09bn from Nigeria in 2024FY
Multichoice Group, has revealed that it repatriated estimated N192.09 billion or $184milllion from Nigeria in the financial year ended March 2024. This was disclosed in its consolidated financial statements released on Wednesday for the period under review. The amount remitted was higher than that of the previous year “The group remitted $184million from Nigeria during FY24 (FY23: $132million) at an…
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PHOTOS: Faces at Nigeria’s 25th Democracy Day dinner in Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu led Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians to celebrate the 25th anniversary of unbroken democratic governance in Nigeria on June 12, 2024, at the State House Banquet Hall. The President hosted the dinner to celebrate some of the pro-democracy activists who are still alive while he honoured the memories of those who have passed on…
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Tanimu Yakubu replaces Ben Akabueze as DG, Budget Office
President Bola Tinubu Thursday, approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. This followed the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale described the new DG as “an accomplished economist.” He holds a Master…
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LG autonomy: Supreme court reserves judgment on FG’s suit against state govs
By Innocent Raphael The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a significant lawsuit filed by the Federal Government against the governors of the 36 states, concerning alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas (LGAs). The lawsuit, initiated by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, seeks to secure full autonomy for…
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