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FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reform, HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, as well as a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment, marking a significant investment in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
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I have no knowledge of Bola Ige’s death, Ladoja counters Bisi Akande
Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State, has denied allegations made by Bisi Akande, his counterpart from Osun State, suggesting that Ladoja had important information about the assassination of Bola Ige, Nigeria’s former Attorney General. Ige was murdered at his home on December 23, 2001, and the case has remained unsolved, with calls for justice continuing over the years. In…
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Day Murtala Mohammed shouted at me over Abeokuta as Ogun State capital – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that Ijebu leaders lobbied for Sagamu to be named the capital of Ogun State instead of Abeokuta during the state’s creation in February 1976. Speaking at the Egba Legacy Network Induction Ceremony and Gala Night at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Obasanjo recounted how the late Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed,…
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Tinubu presides over FEC, swears in 21 Federal Commissioners for RMAFC, 8 Permanent Secretaries
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today at the State House Council Chambers, where he also swore in 21 Federal Commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the National Population Commission, and eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The ceremony was attended by ministers, special advisers, and other top government…
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FG unveils power sector reforms: 7 million smart meters, targeted subsidies, debt clearance
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has outlined its strategic priorities for the power sector, focusing on expanding metering, reducing debt, and protecting the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This announcement follows clarifications on recent media reports suggesting an imminent 65% increase in electricity tariffs. According to a statement by Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, the government…
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Reps advocate adequate funding for some govt agencies in 2025 budget
The House of Representatives has advocated for adequate funding for some government agencies, over the amount proposed in the 2025 budget estimates. The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr Philip Agbese, made this known has on Monday, according to Punch report. According to PUNCH report, Agbese said that some agencies considered very critical to the nation’s socio-economic development have been…
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Nasarawa is Nigeria’s mining hub with vast lithium deposits – Alake
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa State as a key hub for Nigeria’s mining sector, particularly highlighting its vast lithium deposits. According to a statement by the minister’s spokesperson, Segun Tomori, on Sunday, Alake made the remark while receiving Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, and Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, in…
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FG expands health insurance by 15.7%, covers 19.4m Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The federal government says it has recorded a 15.7% increase in the number of Nigerians covered by health insurance, raising the figure from 16,797,451 to 19,440,516 between 2023 and December 2024. This achievement was announced by Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, during the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council Meeting/Scientific…
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Labour urged to shelve planned protest over telecoms Tariff hike
House of Representatives and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have urged the organises labour to shelve their planned mass protest over 50% hike in telecommunications tariff. The Chairman, House Committee on Communications, Peter Akpatason, in an interview with PUNCH, said the panel was already reaching out to the NLC to shelve the planned mass protest. Akpatason noted that the planned…
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REA to deploy 23 mini-grids across six geopolitical zones
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is set to deploy 23 new mini-grids across six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. This is coming as the Agency has advanced the implementation of the Africa mini-grids programme. These mini-grids, with capacities ranging from 30 kWp to 200 kWp, would enhance electricity access in underserved rural communities, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and improving the…
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