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Kalu seeks posthumous recognition for Abiola as ex-president
The senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to posthumously declare the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Basorun Moshood Abiola, a former president. Kalu said Abiola’s portrait should also be hung among the portraits of Nigeria’s past presidents. The former Abia State governor also expressed…
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IITA, research institutions key to Nigeria’s agricultural revolution – VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, highlighting the crucial role of research institutions like the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in achieving food security. Speaking during a visit to IITA in Ibadan on Tuesday, Shettima emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is taking decisive steps to…
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President Tinubu demands explanations over Abubakar Lawal’s death in Uganda
By Olaolu Joseph Disturbed by the reported death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda under unclear circumstances, President Bola Tinubu has demanded a full investigation to clarify all grey areas surrounding his demise. According to a statement on Tuesday from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), its Chairman/CEO, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed that Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Uganda,…
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Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu elected monetary committee chairman of Pan African Parliament
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been elected Chairman of the Monetary and Financial Affairs Committee of the Pan-African Parliament. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Levinus Nwabughiogu, noted that the nomination was conveyed in a letter by the West African Caucus Chairman, Alhagie Mbow (The Gambia),…
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Natasha Akpoti to face Senate panel after spat with Akpabio
Following her altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sitting arrangements, the Senate has referred the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The Cable reports that lawmakers arrived at the resolution during plenary on Tuesday. Details later….
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FCCPC summons MultiChoice Nigeria over planned subscription hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its planned subscription price increase, which is set to take effect on March 1, 2025. The regulatory body, in a statement issued on Monday, directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria to appear before an investigative hearing at the Commission’s headquarters on Thursday, February 27,…
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VP Shettima: Supporting local enterprises key to Nigeria’s economic growth
…vice president celebrates SecureID’s 20-year milestone in manufacturing and tech solutions By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to supporting Nigerian enterprises, describing them as vital drivers of a sustainable and prosperous economy. Speaking during a tour of the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos on Monday, Shettima commended the company for…
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Tinubu urges security agencies to strengthen collaboration against insecurity
…president stresses stability as key to Nigeria’s economic growth By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has renewed his call for stronger collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies, emphasizing that unity is essential in combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes across the country. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the fifth annual Strategic Security Conference and Retreat for Senior Police…
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TMV hails rollout of N20bn CREDICORP fund for vehicle ownership
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), a media support group, have lauded the rollout of the first beneficiaries of the N20 billion Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) fund, describing it as a major step toward enabling Nigerians to own brand-new vehicles. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Shedrach Sunday, TMV acknowledged that CREDICORP is delivering on its…
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to digital economy, youth empowerment
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging Nigeria’s digital economy for youth empowerment, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the State House on Monday while receiving a report from participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Tinubu emphasized the role of innovation and…
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