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FG targets N2.25trn real estate market volume by 2025
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed that the Federal Government is targeting a N2.25 trillion real estate sector market volume by end of 2025. He urged global investors to take advantage of the huge opportunities in Nigeria’s housing sector, specifically the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme of the government. Speaking in a…
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Federal Lawmakers advocate for proper investment in water transportation infrastructure
Federal lawmakers have advocated for proper investment in water transportation infrastructure, saying it would boost economic activities, enhance safety, and mitigate the impact of climate-related disasters. They also called on the Federal Government to prioritise water transportation in the country. The lawmakers made the call on Wednesday during the budget defence session of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), stressing…
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Poverty, inequality fueling insecurity in Lake Chad region, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has identified poverty, inequality, and unemployment as the root causes of insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin, emphasizing that military interventions alone cannot bring lasting peace to the region. Speaking at the 5th meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday, Tinubu—represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—called for…
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IGP Egbetokun attends EAPCCO Annual General Meeting in Kigali
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Annual General Meeting. The conference, which runs from January 28 to January 31, 2025, brings together law enforcement leaders and stakeholders from around the world to discuss strategies for combating terrorism and transnational organized crime. IGP…
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NDPC launches National Privacy Week 2025, unveils Annual Report, Data Protection Journal
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially launched the National Privacy Week 2025, coinciding with Global Privacy Day. The week-long event, aimed at reinforcing data privacy awareness and regulatory advancements, commenced with a press conference led by the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji. Delivering a welcome address and ecosystem briefing, Dr. Olatunji highlighted the Commission’s key achievements…
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FG moves to revive ALSCON, says move will grow Nigeria’s economy
The Federal Government has begun an initiative to revive the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), a pivotal player in the nation’s industrial landscape. The Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Steel Development, Tine-Lulun Maureen, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the revival will reinvigorate the local economy, create jobs, and…
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African leaders commit to transforming energy access with $50bn backing
Thirty African Heads of State and governments have pledged to implement significant reforms aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across the continent. The commitment was formalized through the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, endorsed at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The Declaration addresses Africa’s energy gap, where over 600 million people lack electricity. It forms…
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NCoS rehabilitates over 3,000 inmates with skill acquisition, says Tunji-Ojo
…50 inmates enrolled in NOUN through special study centres By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has trained and rehabilitated more than 3,030 inmates in various vocational skills across its 256 custodial centres between July and December 2024. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior said this on Tuesday while at a media parley in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the transformative efforts…
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PHOTOS: President Tinubu returns to Abuja after Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 7:40 PM on Tuesday evening. The two-day Summit, jointly hosted by the government of Tanzania, the African Union, the African Development Bank…
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Tinubu lauds AfDB’s $1.1bn energy investment to electrify 5million Nigerians by 2026
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has hailed the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its transformative $1.1 billion investment, which is expected to provide electricity access to 5 million Nigerians by the end of 2026. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the President in a speech read by minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu…
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