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29 Generals retire from Nigerian Army
Twenty-nine generals of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army have retired from active military service. Of the 29 retired infantry officers who pulled out of active service at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State on Friday, 19 were major generals, and 10 were brigadiers general. Among them is Major General Victor Ezugwu, who spoke on behalf of the…
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Israel to partner Office of First Lady on Women in Agriculture program
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Michael Freeman has expressed the readiness of his country to collaborate with the Office of the First Lady. He stated this when he visited the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House Abuja. Ambassador Freeman commended the various programmes of the First Lady: Women’s Empowerment, Agriculture,…
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Cybersecurity: It’s improper to levy citizens without increasing their income- Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has condemned the controversial cybersecurity levy, saying that it is not proper for the federal government to continue to levy the citizens while nothing is done to increase their income. The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the Senate, on Channels TV, said that the proposed cybersecurity levy will increase the tax burden on Nigerians. “You…
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EFCC urges FG to stop foreign missions from charging fees in foreign currency
By Innocent Raphael The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the federal government to put an end to the practice of foreign missions in Nigeria charging visa and other consular services in foreign currencies. The EFCC stressed the importance of adopting Nigeria’s regulatory framework for determining the exchange rates for these services, highlighting that the current practice undermines…
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Nigeria to play leading role in ensuring peace in Africa, says Tinubu to Ambassadors
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabilizer on the continent. Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Ahmed, Tinubu emphasized the shared commitment of both countries to promoting global peace…
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Prioritise environmental protection, Tinubu urges Lithim investors
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended the inauguration of Nigeria’s largest lithium processing plant in Lafia, Nasarawa State, hailing it as a clear indication of the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment. President Tinubu made the remarks on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, who was accompanied by Hi Yongwei, Chairman of Avatar…
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Gov. Adeleke tasks telecom firms on partnership with subnational entities, commends Glo community commitment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has tasked telecom companies to refocus on developmental cooperation with subnational governments in terms of tax payments and corporate social responsibility. Addressing a delegation of the Globacom telecommunication company in his office, Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed endorsed the proposed partnership with the Globacom firm.…
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FG targets 2025 for completion of Kano-Kastina-Maradi rail project
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, has announced that the first segment of the 387km Kano-Maradi rail project will be completed in 2025. He disclosed this Friday via a post on X, (formally known as twitter). Alkali stated this during an inspection tour of on-going Kano-Maradi & Kano-Kaduna rail modernization projects. He said, “We came all the way…
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PHOTO NEWS: VP Shettima, Gbajabiamila, others at Oba Adetona’s 90th birthday celebration
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Ogun and Osun State governors, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, and Mr. Ademola Adeleke on Friday attended the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona 90th birthday celebration where he was conferred second highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON). Tinubu, who was represented by Senator…
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FG to partner Saudi Arabia to boost food production
In a bid to improve the bi-lateral relationship between both countries, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has expressed the Ministry’s readiness to partner with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to increase food production. The Minister disclosed this on the occasion of the visit of the Saudi Arabia Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Engr. Abdulrahman…
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