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Nigeria set to host 4th AU MSME Forum in June
…as President Tinubu approves Planning Committee By Kunle Sanni Nigeria is set to host the 4th edition of the African Union (AU) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum in Abuja from June 23 to 27, 2025, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of an Oversight Committee to coordinate preparations for the high-level continental event. Themed “Building Resilient MSMEs through…
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Tinubu hails Dangote on World Bank appointment
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab—an international initiative aimed at boosting investment and job creation in developing countries. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Dangote’s…
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Late Sheikh Hadiyyatullah to be buried today in Osun — Supreme Council announces
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced that the Janazah (funeral) prayer and burial of its President, Sheikh AbdurRasheed Hadiyyatullah, will take place today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Council’s Secretary General, Naf Baba Ahmad, the revered Islamic scholar who died on Monday, will be interred at 2:00 PM in his…
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Tinubu celebrates Tony Attah at 60, hails Oriwu Sun’s 40-year legacy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians—Tony Attah, CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy, on his 60th birthday, and Chief Monsor Olowosago, publisher of Oriwu Sun, as the community newspaper marks 40 years in publication. Saluting Mr. Attah, the President praised his leadership in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, including his roles as former CEO of Nigeria…
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Tinubu mourns passing of Edun, Hadiyyatullah: ‘Nation has lost pillars of faith’
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of two prominent Nigerians, Madam Olufunmilayo Adunni Edun and Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah Iwo, who passed away at the ages of 84 and 81 respectively. In a message to Adeyemi Edun, CEO of Daniel Ford International, and the Edun family, the President praised Madam Edun as a…
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FG distributes 42,000 life jackets to boost waterway safety
The Federal Government has launched the distribution of 42,000 life jackets across 12 riverine states as part of efforts to curb boat mishaps and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, was presided over by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Each beneficiary state will receive 3,500 life…
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Tinubu congratulates Mark Carney on election as Canadian Prime Minister
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Mark Joseph Carney on his election as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada, following the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent parliamentary elections. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Carney’s emergence as timely, highlighting the need for experienced…
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FG cautions public against fake diplomatic recruitment scheme
By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong warning to the public about a fraudulent recruitment letter circulating online, which falsely claims that the Federal Government is recruiting diplomats across Nigeria’s 109 diplomatic missions worldwide. In a statement signed by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, the Honourable Minister of…
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Shariah Council President, Sheikh Hadiyyatulai dies
Prominent Islamic scholar and President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, has passed away at the age of 83. Sheikh Hadiyyatullah died on Monday, April 28, 2025, in his hometown of Iwo, Osun State, after a brief illness. Until his death, he was also the Director of the Sheikh Ibn Baz Shariah College of…
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FG to begin payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to workers
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced plans to begin payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal workers. In a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday in Abuja, the government confirmed that the arrears, covering five months, would be settled in instalments of N35,000 per month.…
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