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Shettima urges EU, Africa to maximize potential for shared prosperity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the European Union (EU) and African nations to evolve their relationship beyond donor aid into a mutually beneficial partnership capable of unlocking the continent’s full economic potential. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, Shettima emphasized the importance…
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West Africa is stronger together, Tinubu tells Malian envoy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional solidarity and democratic stability in West Africa, telling Mali’s new ambassador that the continent is stronger when its nations work together. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali, Cheick Oumar Coulibaly, President…
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ECOWAS Ministers meet in Abuja to discuss regional trade, industrial growth
By Kunle Sanni Ministers of Trade and Industry from across West Africa have gathered in Abuja for the 4th Joint Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry, a high-level regional summit held from May 15–16, 2025. The two-day event brings together senior government officials, representatives from the ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, and other stakeholders to chart a new path…
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Verheijen to African leaders: Compete smartly or miss out on global energy capital
At the 2025 Africa CEO Forum, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, delivered a clear message to African policymakers and business leaders: Africa must compete intentionally for global investment or risk being left behind. “Capital has no passport,” she said. “Sentimental appeals to ‘African capital’ are a distraction. Capital is opportunistic, not patriotic—it flows where risk-adjusted…
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CORFEPS endorses civil service overhaul, urges ethical rebirth
The Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) has pledged to collaborate with the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) in advancing reforms aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s public service. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by CORFEPS officials led by former Minister of Defence, Mr. Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, to the Chairman of the FCSC, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, in Abuja.…
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FG begins recruitment of armed forest guards to secure 1,129 reserves
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has commenced the recruitment of forest guards to secure Nigeria’s 1,129 forests from terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements. This was disclosed by Sunday Dare in a post on his official X account. According to Dare, President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the forest guard unit as part of a coordinated effort between…
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Bill to establish Rice Development Council scales second reading in Senate
The Senate on Wednesday passed through second reading a bill seeking to establish the National Rice Development Council to reposition the sub-sector in the agriculture value chain. Titled “A Bill for an Act to establish the National Rice Development Council of Nigeria to provide guidance on rice research, comprehensive development of the rice sector, and the organisation of rice stakeholders…
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Nigeria needs $10bn yearly for steady power supply- Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigeria needs $10 billion annually for 20 years to have a steady electricity supply. Speaking at the inauguration of a 2.5 megawatt solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, the minister identified inadequate maintenance, insufficient investment, and the inability to upgrade transmission grids as major causes of…
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Senate confirms appointment of 5 INEC RECs as Tinubu transmits 2025 FCT budget for approval
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners submitted by President Bola Tinubu in March for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation followed the receipt and consideration of a report by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Electoral Matters during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report on behalf of the Committee, Senator Simon Lalong, urged…
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Tinubu hails Lamido, reaffirms support for inclusive politics
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has praised former Jigawa State Governor and elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Lamido, during the launch of his autobiography Being True to Myself, describing it as a valuable contribution to Nigeria’s political history and a symbol of democratic engagement across party lines. Represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the…
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