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Senate approves N98.5bn 2024 supplementary FCT budget
The Senate has passed the N98.5 billion 2024 supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during the plenary today, after the consideration and adoption of a report of the Committee on FCT on the supplementary budget, by Sen. Mohammed Ibrahim representing Yobe South. Before the consideration of the report, Sen…
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JUST IN: June 12 affords us the opportunities to reflect on sacrifices of our national heroes, says Akume
Kunle Sanni The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) George Akume says the marking of June 12 celebrations reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our national heroes. He said this on Tuesday while speaking at the Presidential Villa old Banquet hall in Abuja, in commiseration of Democracy Day. The event had in attendance of former president Goodluck…
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Nigeria can pay higher minimum wage, Lamido asserts
By Innocent Raphael Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has declared that Nigeria possesses sufficient wealth to support any proposed national minimum wage. This declaration comes amidst ongoing debates over the appropriate wage floor for Nigerian workers. Lamido’s comments were made during an appearance on Channels Television, where he criticized the government’s allocation of funds for large-scale projects without…
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Democracy Day: FG announces Wednesday, June 12 as public holiday
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, June 12 as a public holiday in honour of Democracy Day.The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior.Former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2018, changed the date for celebrating Nigeria’s democracy from May 29 to June 12 in honour of Moshood Abiola believed…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Argungu as Chairman, Police Service Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retired) as Commission Member. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, released the statement. According to the announcement,…
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NLC denies plans to resume strike on Tuesday
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that organized labour will restart the recently suspended nationwide strike on Tuesday. This clarification comes after a misinterpretation of comments made by Chris Onyeka, the Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, during a morning interview on Channel’s TV. In a phone conversation with our reporter, Onyeka clarified the situation,…
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Africa poised to become global economic powerhouse, says Adesina
By Innocent Raphael The President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said Africa’s economic potential makes it impossible to ignore and positions it as a pivotal player on the global stage. Speaking recently at Chatham House in London, Adesina addressed a diverse audience of diplomats, investors, academics, politicians, and media, highlighting the continent’s untapped potential and abundant…
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Tinubu firmly committed to Youth empowerment, Shettima tells NYCN members
Kunle Sanni The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the Bola Tinubu’s administration to supporting Nigerian youths to reach their potentials and contribute to the growth and development of the country. VP Shettima stated this in his remarks when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, the National Executive Council of Nigeria (NYCN)…
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PHOTO NEWS: Minister Bagudu engages Development Partners at NDPG Retreat 2024
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator, Abubakar Bagudu recently attended the Nigeria Development Partners Group (NDPG) Retreat in Abuja. The Nigeria Development Partners Group (NDPG) was established by bilateral and multilateral development partners having a presence in the country. The primary goal of the NDPG is to facilitate coordination among Nigerian development partners. According to the United Nations Development…
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Nigerian lawmakers seek six-year tenure for President
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are seeking alterations to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the rotation of the Presidency among the six geo-political zones of the country. They also want an amendment to the Constitution to provide for “A single tenure of six years for the President and Governors of the Federal Republic…
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