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Your investments are secured, says Tinubu to Chinese executives
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive. Speaking when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Dai Hegen, at the State House on Friday, President Tinubu assured the Chinese business…
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Shettima tasks NEC Human Capital Committee to deliver tangible results
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the revamped National Economic Council (NEC) Human Capital Development (HCD) Steering Committee with a charge to the new committee to solemnly deliver tangible results in the three core pillars of health and nutrition, education, and labour force participation. According to the vice president, the federal government reconstituted the committee to reflect the new…
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Our renewed hope agenda repositioning Nigeria as global investment hub, says VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is a transformative policy thrust aimed at repositioning Nigeria as a prime global investment destination. He said with the agenda hinged on the core pillars of democracy, development, demographics, and diaspora engagement, the present moment serves as the opportune time to remind both Nigerians…
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NJC bars 3 judges from elevation
The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, at its plenary of the 105th Meeting held on 15 and 16 May 2024, resolved to issue warning letters to Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court and Justice GB Brikins-Okolosi of Delta State High Court. A statement by the NJC Director of…
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Only those not paying electricity bills grumbling on new tariff, says Minister of Power
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the hues and cries on the electricity tariff increase for Bnd A customers is from those who were not paying electricity bills in the past. Adelabu, who spoke at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum on Thursday in Abuja, said the new tariff has led to reduction in energy cost for consumers in…
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Tinubu approves N3.3trn for payment of power sector debts
As part of the measures to tackle incessant power outages in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the gradual payments of power sector debts estimated at over N3.3 trillion. Consequently, about N1.3trillion owed power generating companies by the Federal Government will be paid via cash injections and promissory notes, while about $1.3billion or N1.994trillion using the current official closing…
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Nigerian Army partners NIGCOMSAT to boost military operations
The Nigerian Army has partnered with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) to enhance its communication capabilities and improve its military operations. A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance on Thursday when he received in audience the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian…
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West Africa must work to defeat terrorism, human trafficking, says Tinubu to Bassirou Faye
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address the challenges confronting the region. Speaking during a meeting with the Senegalese President at the State House, Tinubu said West Africa must work together to defeat the hydra-headed problems of terrorism, banditry,…
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FG moves to combat climate change
By Innocent Raphael In a significant stride towards sustainable development and environmental conservation, the Federal Government through the National Council on Climate Change, has endorsed a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing global climate issues, environmental challenges, and enhancing livelihoods nationwide. The initiative, launched by Greenplinth Africa in collaboration with strategic partners, will distribute 80 million clean cookstoves free of charge…
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Olaopa lists strategies to reform civil service
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof.Tunji Olaopa, on Thursday listed some measures that vcould be taken to reform the civil service and make it viable. Olaopa made the suggestions in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Head of Service of Taraba State, Mr Paul Maigida Tino. The FCSC Chairman recalled that he had been part of…
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