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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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Construction of more schools underway, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has promised the construction of more schools across the 774 Local Government Area of the country. President Tinubu said the project would be supported by state governments, and the federal government through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and other development partners. This, he said, would provide the opportunities and creation of opportunities for all…
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NLC, TUC to picket NERC, DisCos nationwide monday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will picket the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises nationwide on Monday over the hike in electricity tariff. The unions made this known in a joint statement by NLC’s Ag General Secretary Chris Uyot and his TUC counterpart Anka Hassan, on Sunday.…
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Our policy on removal of fuel subsidy stands, says Bagudu
Kunle Sanni The Minister of budget and national planning, Atiku Bagudu has expressed that the Federal Government policy on the removal of petroleum subsidy stands. In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Bagudu also pointed out that while many Nigerians mistakenly associate price swings with policy decisions to remove subsidies, the minister stated that the government has no control over…
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Aviation: Keyamo inspects Kano Airport ahead inaugural pilgrimage flight
By Innocent Raphael The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has inspected the newly installed facilities at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano, in preparation for the inaugural flight of intending pilgrims. A statement issued by Tunde Moshood, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to Keyamo, revealed that prior to the inspection, the Minister…
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Nigerian Army advocates dialogue, public enlightenment to foster peace in Plateau
By Innocent Raphael The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Maj. Gen. AE Abubakar, has stressed the importance of systematic dialogue and community enlightenment as crucial steps towards achieving lasting peace on the Plateau. He made this assertion during a courtesy visit from Dr. Julie Sanda, the Director General of the Plateau…
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Nigeria Customs Service signs MoU with China Customs to enhance trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) to foster bilateral relationships for the enhancement of economic growth. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, led some of his management team to Shenzhen, where he highlighted the significance of…
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Tinubu’s reforms bearing fruits, says Bagudu
President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have started bearing fruits, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said, pointing out that the measures have restored faith in the country’s economy. “The reforms have restored confidence in the economy,” the minister told the Nigerian Television Authority in an interview monitored at the weekend and explained that foreign investors…
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Tinubu directs CBN to halt implementation of cybersecurity levy
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review and requested that the controversial cybersecurity levy policy be put on hold by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This followed the House of Representatives resolution last Thursday, requesting that the CBN rescind the circular ordering all banks to start imposing a 0.5% cybersecurity tax on all electronic transactions made in the nation. Following…
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ISSAN seeks closer collaboration with EFCC on cyber security
The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria, (ISSAN), has called for stronger and closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in safeguarding the cyber space for more effective fight against internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria. This call was made in Abuja on Friday by ISSAN’s Vice President, Dr. Martin Ikpehai when he led…
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