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Ningi’s suspension was a parliamentary decision, Akpabio replies Falana
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has insisted that the suspension of the Senator representing Bauchi Central, Senator Abdul Ningi was lawful and recognized by the constitution because it was carried out in line with the Senate’s rule book. Senator Akpabio was reacting to a petition by human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) who accused the Senate President of taking…
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Nigerian manufacturers are capable to produce vaccines, Tinubu tells Gavi
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine…
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Have faith in Nigeria, we’ll tackle inflation as we did with exchange rate, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has underlined his administration’s commitment to Nigerians to help the country overcome its economic challenges. At the Iftar at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday night, Tinubu gave a speech to attendees who were part of the independent campaign council and the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement…
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Tinubu drums support for direct election into ECOWAS parliament
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has declared his support for a proposal that calls for direct elections of members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) parliament. Tinubu said this while giving his keynote address at the sixth ECOWAS parliament’s induction of 97 new members on Thursday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, TheCable has reported. He…
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Why the student loan act was amended, Presidency aide reveals
Kunle Sanni The Presidency has explained in detail some core reasons why the federal government amended the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed into law the much anticipated Student Loans Bill 2024 into law. The Act is considered of historic proportions as it seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education…
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My administration will bring down inflation, hardship- Tinubu
By Innocent Raphael President Bola Tinubu has assured his administration would bring down the inflation bedeviling the country’s economy, urging Nigerians to trust the process and remain hopeful. He stated this when he hosted the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to the 2024 Ramadan Iftar at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized that though…
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FG inaugurates IDICE Technical C’mittee for creative enterprise development
The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to start the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme. The Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the development as the dawn of a new era in Nigeria. The iDICE Programme, a collaborative effort between the government and international partners, including the Bank of Industry (BoI), African Development Bank (AfDB), French…
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My govt. determined to ensure education gets proper attention, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is dedicated towards prioritising education and ensuring that it receives the necessary attention it deserves. Tinubu made the statement on Wednesday during the signing ceremony of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024 at the State House in Abuja. Westernpost reported that Tinubu signed the…
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Tinubu signs student loan bill into law
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. Tinubu assented to the bill on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja. This development follows individual reviews by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the report from the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund.…
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