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Tinubu heads to Abuja after Tanzania visit
…reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to expanding electricity access By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The President and his delegation arrived on Sunday and are now en route back to Abuja. The two-day summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in…
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Nigeria to host Landmark Gender Inclusion Conference at Presidential Villa
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria is set to host a historic Conference on Gender Inclusion from January 30 to 31, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience for Sustainable Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion,” is organized by the Office of the Vice President to tackle challenges hindering women’s empowerment and economic…
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Water, sanitation, food security vital to national development – Federal Ministry
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Richard Pheelangwah, has emphasized the critical role of water, sanitation, and food security in Nigeria’s development agenda. Speaking on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the opening ceremony of the National Technical Committee Meeting on Water Resources and Sanitation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Pheelangwah highlighted how these…
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NIMC to roll out improved multi-purpose biometric identity card
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it will roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card soon. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who disclosed this at a media briefing on improved NIN card in Abuja at the weekend, said the move is in collaboration with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS).…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akinwumi Adesina, wife with Tinubu at African Energy Summit in Tanzania
President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, in a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu, on the sidelines of the African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tinubu photographed with Dr. and Mrs. Akinwumi Adesina following their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Nigeria ready to partner Switzerland to ignite innovation- Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said Nigeria is ready to partner with Switzerland to ignite innovation, diversify the economy and create opportunities for generations to come. Akpabio said this on Monday when he received the Chairman and members of the Swiss European Free Trade Association (EFTA) who were at the National Assembly on a courtesy visit. He said…
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VP Shettima calls for action to prevent tanker explosions after Enugu tragedy
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State, which claimed several lives and left others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway when a tanker veered off course and burst into flames. In a condolence message, Vice President Shettima described the…
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FG announces recruitment into civil service
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for various positions within the Federal Civil Service, according to a statement released on Monday by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). Taiwo Hassan, the FCSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, stated that interested and eligible Nigerians can submit their applications through the commission’s official recruitment portal.…
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VIDEO: Vice President Shettima arrives in Kogi State
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lokoja, Kogi State, for a one-day visit to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at events commemorating Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s first year in office. He was received by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, and other top government officials upon arrival. During his visit, the Vice…
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President Tinubu arrives in Tanzania for mission 300 Africa Energy Summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, late Friday evening to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which begins on January 27. The President touched down at 10:20 p.m. local time (8:20 p.m. Nigerian time) and was received by the Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, along with the Chargé…
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