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Tuggar reaffirms Nigeria’s stance of non-alignment amidst global power competition
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s stance of non-alignment amidst increasing global power competition. The Minister made this known in a recent interview with MSNBC. Tuggar’s remarks come amidst rising tensions fueled by China and Russia’s growing influence in Africa and speculation over US military bases – a report that has been debunked…
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Some foreign missions in Nigeria charge in dollars, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that some foreign missions based in Nigeria use third parties to transact in foreign currencies. EFCC’s acting director of public affairs, Wilson Uwujaren spoke on Tuesday in an interview on Arise Television. On May 11, a report showed that EFCC sent an advisory letter titled ‘EFCC Advisory to Foreign Missions against…
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JUST IN: FEC cancels free airport passes for Tinubu, Shittima, other VIPs
Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council, (FEC), has approved the removal of complimentary access pass tags for all visitors and VIPs at federal airport tollgates nationwide. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo also revealed that…
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BREAKING: FEC approves creation of tripartite committees to streamline investors visa processes
Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council, (FEC), has approved the establishment of a tripartite committee to streamline visa processes and acquisition for investors interested in investing in Nigeria. This announcement was made by the Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday after the conclusion of the FEC meeting held at the Council Chambers in the presidential villa. The minister explained that…
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NITDA, Cisco sign MoU to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Programme is a global initiative that partners with government and private sector leaders to develop sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions. The partnership aims to unlock the value…
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FG to empower 5000 NYSC members with N10m each
The Federal Government has announced plans to empower at least 5,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures after they complete the NYSC scheme. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural meeting of the NYSC management with heads…
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Keyamo urges Air-France to reduce flight tickets for Nigerians
Kunle sanni The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Air France-KLM, a French airline, to provide low-cost tickets for Nigerians. Keyamo made this request when Christine Quantin, the airline’s country manager, Antonia Umunna, the airline’s key account manager in the commercial division, and Damilola Ogunseye, deputy station manager of the holding company, visited him. In a…
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Tinubu directs mandatory procurement of CNG-Powered vehicles
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. The President’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they present a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers. Addressing members of…
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FEC to conclude meeting on Tuesday, says Minister
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting till Tuesday. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House journalists on Monday. He explained that the postponement was necessary for the conclusion of the FEC meeting which was held on Monday at the council chambers. President Bola Tinubu had presided over the fifth…
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Tinubu swears in two more commissioners for NPC
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two additional Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC), at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The swearing-in ceremony, was held just before the commencement of the fifth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of this year. Those included in the swearing-in had Fasuwa Johnson Johnson (Ogun State) and Amidu…
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