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FG placing optimum premium on civil servants welfare – AGF Fagbemi
The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has restated that the Federal government is placing optimum premium on the welfare of civil servants by the payment of wage awards in line with current socio-economic realities. The AGF, who assured that President Bola Tinubu administration would continue to confer exceptional status on Civil…
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Minister sets up committee to address challenges in telecoms sector
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has set up a 5-man Ministerial Committee to review operational conditions and propose fiscal measures to cushion the impact of macroeconomic pressures on telecommunications operators in Nigeria. The Ministerial Committee with a 6-point terms of reference, is set up to address issues faced by telecommunications companies in the…
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Tinubu urges Nigerians to buy Made-in-Nigeria products
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to buy Nigeria-made products so as to strengthen the naira. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press briefing with the State House Correspondents on Friday. “One, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wants to communicate very clearly to our people, that there has…
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State Police: Makinde faults 16 governors for submitting report to NEC
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has faulted 16 governors’ submission of a report on the matter to the National Economic Council (NEC). On Thursday, NEC confirmed receiving memoranda from 16 governors who expressed their support for establishing state police to address the myriads of security challenges facing the nation. Although the names of the governors were not given, 20…
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Unlike 2022, DHQ declares Ekpa, 96 others wanted without bounty
The Defence Headquarters has declared that no fewer than 97 persons are wanted. The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. They also include a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba confirmed the names and pictures of…
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Tinubu is creating pathways for businesses to flourish, says Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the vision of President Tinubu is to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive through streamlining regulations, investment incentives, provision of infrastructure, and robust policies aimed at fostering economic stability and prosperity. The Minister stated this in Kano on Friday at a town hall meeting with the Business…
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Lagbaja commissions Army Finance Corps h’quarters
The Chief of Army (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoored Lagbaja, on Friday, commissioned the newly constructed Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) office complex, marking a significant milestone in the infrastructural development of the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the COAS who was also the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the event, emphasized the importance of…
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FG inaugurates National Committee on accomodation standards
The Federal Government has inaugurated a National Multi-Disciplinary Committee to elevate accommodation standards in Nigeria. Described as a significant step towards bolstering Nigeria’s tourism sector, the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Classification and Grading of Tourist Accommodation Establishments which was officially inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja is chaired by the Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John. The Committee comprising members from various sectors…
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Strike balance between transparency, classified information, FG urges directors
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised directors in government offices to strike a balance between transparency and safeguarding classified information. Mr Akume gave the advice at a roundtable for Directors of Reforms Coordination and Service Improvement, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in Abuja. He said that this was with a…
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Your efforts to secure Nigeria, heroic, Badaru commends Armed Forces
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has commended the sacrifice and patriotism of the Nigerian Armed Forces, adding that their relentless efforts to secure the nation from banditry , insurgency and other criminal acts is heroic. The Minister made the commendation when he addressed the Officers and Men of the 1st Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna. He…
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