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Regional bodies, integration key to deepening Africa’s Democracy, says Tinubu
Demands sub-regional action to boost intra-African trade President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the strengthening of regional economic communities to drive integration and trade ties among African nations in order to deepen democracy and accelerate development across the continent. He said through bitter experience, Nigeria has learned that the solution to poor democratic governance is to have more democracy.…
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FG partners IITA, World Bank to boost agriculture
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the World Bank have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing agricultural practices to combat food insecurity in Nigeria and the broader sub-Saharan African region. According to an official statement, this initiative was formalized during a high-level meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, involving Vice…
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Tinubu’s first anniversary will be low-key, says Minister of Information
Kunle Sanni Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said President Bola Tinubu’s first anniversary will be a low-key affair. Idris revealed this information on Wednesday during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. He stated that the action is consistent with Tinubu’s goal to serve the nation and effectively utilise its resources for the benefit of all Nigerians.…
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Cure for bad democratic governance is more democracy, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said that the cure for bad democratic governance is more democracy. Tinubu who spoke in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the summit on the state of Democracy in Africa also emphasised that Nigeria has learned through bitter experience that the worst form of democracy is far better than the best form…
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Tinubu to attend inauguration of Mahamat Deby of Chad
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby. President Déby’s inauguration, according to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale Wednesday follows his declaration as the winner of the country’s presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad. Ngelale…
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Tinubu appoints Adedeji Ashiru, as new MD, OORBDA
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). Furthermore, the President also approved the appointment of Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the…
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Culture Ministry reportedly allocates N290m for solar lights in Minister’s hometown
By Innocent Raphael The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has reportedly allocated N290 million for the installation of solar street lights in Musawa Local Government Area (LGA), the hometown of the current minister, Hannatu Musawa. According to a report by Daily Trust on Wednesday, the project was part of the ministry’s 2024 budget, which was signed by President…
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Tinubu appoints Shehu Mohammed as new FRSC Corps Marshal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Shehu replaces Dauda Ali Biu, who had been acting as the Corps Marshal of the FRSC. A press statement issued on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
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FG to reform, strengthen Nigeria’s private security industry, says Minister of Interior
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has underscored the critical role of the private security industry within Nigeria’s national security framework, emphasising the need for comprehensive reforms. Speaking at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria Private Security Guards Industry held on Tuesday in Abuja, Dr. Tunji-Ojo said a major part of the reform is to repeal and re-enact the…
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Tinubu has made substantial investments in healthcare, education, says Akume
Kunle Sanni The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, says that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu has made significant efforts to improve and strengthen the education and health sectors since assuming office on May 29. Akume made these remarks on Wednesday while delivering his goodwill message at the Ministerial Sectorial Updates held at the National…
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