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Tuggar meets UK’s David Lammy to strengthen bilateral ties
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in the United Kingdom to discuss bilateral relations and regional security. Lammy shared details of the meeting in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to strengthen the UK-Nigeria partnership and address security challenges in the Sahel and Sudan. “Great…
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FG to unveil new payment platform to replace REMITA
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government is set to launch a new payment platform today to replace REMITA, the system previously used for revenue collection. According to a memo from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, dated February 28 and reported by PUNCH, the new platform, called the Treasury Management & Revenue Assurance System (TMRAS), aims to enhance…
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Tuggar embarks on diplomatic shuttle to United Kingdom
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, His Excellency Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has embarked on a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom. The trip comes as part of an ongoing strategy to deepen bilateral ties and foster strategic cooperation across critical sectors such as trade, investment, technology, media, and academia. During his visit, Ambassador Tuggar is slated to engage in several…
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Tinubu appoints Martins Imonitie as CEO of Nigerian Mining Corporation
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Martins Imonitie as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Mining Corporation, tasking him with revitalizing the sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the appointment on Monday while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the president. Alake highlighted Imonitie’s extensive…
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Sanwo-Olu charges ECOWAS on regional integration, united West Africa
…says Lagos remains committed to supporting ECOWAS to improve lives By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to recommit to regional integration and the vision of a prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa. He also implored ECOWAS countries to remove trade barriers, ensure free movement within the West…
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FG approves ₦2.5bn for technology to curb illegal mining – Dele Alake
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has approved ₦2.5 billion for an integrated technology solution to combat illegal mining nationwide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, announced this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, emphasizing the need for technology-driven monitoring to curb unlicensed, unregulated, and underreported mining activities. Alake noted that illegal mining has led to significant revenue losses…
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President Tinubu approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities across Nigeria, further expanding access to higher education in the country. The approval was granted during Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced this while briefing State House reporters. The newly approved private universities are: New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun…
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President Tinubu approves completion of Oyo-Ogbomoso road for N147.8bn
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the completion of the dualisation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State, a long-delayed project crucial for regional connectivity. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced this on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. He stated that the project, valued at N147,887,810,833.87, will be executed by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Sierra Leonean President Bio at Aso Villa
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Bio arrived at the Villa’s forecourt at 12:22 p.m. on Monday, accompanied by the bagpipers of the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who ushered him into a…
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Tinubu celebrates Pastor Adeboye at 83
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday, acknowledging his contributions to spiritual growth, education, and healthcare in Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, Tinubu praised the revered cleric for his decades-long leadership and impact, both within the church and beyond. He described…
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