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Senate lauds NMCO on consistent increase in revenue

The Senate has lauded the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), Simon Obadiah Nkom, for the consistent increase in revenue generated by the agency annually and his prudent utilization of funds. The commendation was made through the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Ekong Sampson during a 2025 budget defence by the DG of NMCO in…

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IGP Egbetokun decorates new DIG, announces strategic postings to enhance policing efficiency

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has officially decorated Jonathan Towuru as Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). The ceremony, held at the Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, marks a key moment in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. Following his promotion, DIG Towuru has been assigned to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID). The IGP stated that the…

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Nigeria, global leaders target $29trn African economy by 2050

…as VP Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to champion AfCFTA By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined other world leaders in advocating for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a vision to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leading the implementation of AfCFTA and leveraging its…

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PHOTO: From the budget defence of Ministry of National Planning

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Tinubu appoints Opeifa as MD, Nigeria Railway Corporation

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation. This announcement was made in a post on X by the Renewed Hope United Kingdom on Wednesday. Opeifa, a seasoned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, has built a distinguished career marked by impactful reforms. As Commissioner, he…

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FG moves to cleanup Ogoniland, commissions water projects

By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has announced that the Federal Government has made substantial progress in the Ogoni cleanup project, achieving the remediation of 36 polluted sites and commissioning seven additional water projects in Ogoniland, Rivers State. Lawal shared these updates on Tuesday following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Ogoni leaders at the State…

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Umahi refutes contract award claims, demands apology from Daily Trust Newspaper

By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says he was misquoted regarding a claim attributing to him that Infoquest Nigeria Ltd received a “No Objection” certificate for the amount of N252.89 billion from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for the rehabilitation of a section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. In a statement on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Orji…

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Tinubu pledges peace, justice, development in Ogoniland

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Ogoniland that his administration will prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, the President called for unity and reconciliation to resolve longstanding issues and foster progress in the area. Acknowledging the historical…

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NASS canvasses increased funding for blue economy ministry

Senators and members of the House of Representatives have called for increased funding for the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, emphasising the sector’s significant potential to drive economic growth. Speaking through the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine and Blue Economy, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun, the lawmakers underpinned the importance of adequate funding and early budget preparations for 2026.…

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