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NIDCOM, Canadian High Commission partner on migration
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) have expressed readiness to partner on migration management. This was made known when a delegation of the Canadian High Commission paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Speaking at the interaction, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Jamie Christoff emphasised the need to…
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FG will continue to implement ecological projects, says Shehu Ibrahim
The Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office (EPO), Shehu Ibrahim, has stated that the Federal Government is committed towards the implementation of critical ecological projects in the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. He disclosed this during a courtesy visit by His Royal Majesty, Oba Victor Adeleke Bobade, the Onire of Ire Ekiti, Ekiti State…
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VP inaugurates new NAHCON board, tasks members on better innovation
Kunle Sanni The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly constituted board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) with a call on the new management to introduce innovations in hajj operations in Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the new board at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President urged members to synergize and…
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We’re glad to have you as committed investors in Nigeria, says Idris to GB Foods
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed that Nigeria needs local and foreign investors who are committed to long-term investment and shared prosperity. The Minister said this in Abuja on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from GB Foods, a Spanish multinational with significant manufacturing investments in Nigeria. The delegation was led by the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria,…
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Oronsaye Report: Jobs of civil servants safe- FG
Innocent Raphael The Federal Government has assured civil servants that their jobs are safe, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu for full implementation of the report put together by a committee which ex-President Goodluck Jonathan set up in 2012. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing Series on Wednesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed…
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VIDEO: NANS writes Tinubu, demands investigation over alleged mismanagement of CTIN funds
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called President Bola Tinubu to examine alleged mismanagement at the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN), controlled by Aliko Dangote. This was stated by the association in an open letter to the president dated February 22, 2024, with the subject line “Mismanagement and Lack of Transparency and Accountability in CTIN Funds Administration:…
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Oluremi Tinubu flags off Renewed Hope Initiative in Southeast
… says initiative will transform lives, improve economic development Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women Agricultural Support Programme in the Southeast. Speaking at the flag off, Oluremi Tinubu said there is need for the government and the people to collaborate in transforming the economy and developing the nation. She reiterated the…
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How charlatans, opportunists can be flushed out from Nigeria’s civil service- Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission ((FCSC) , Prof Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday disclosed how to flush out those he described as ‘charlatans, impostors and opportunists’ from the Nigerian civil service. Olaopa said there is need to reprofessonalise the service and reverse its diminishing status. He made the disclosure during a meeting with the Deputy President, African Association…
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Avoid attempts to frustrate FG, AGF urges Judges, NASS
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has urged the legislature and courts to reject attempts to obstruct the government. He made the accusation while presenting a paper titled “Strengthening the Synergy between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary under the Rule of Law – Executive Perspective.” at the hybrid refresher session for Judges and Khadis…
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Subsidy removal challenging but necessary for long-term prosperity, says Tinubu
The decision to remove the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was challenging but premised on the need to ensure Nigeria’s long-term energy security and economic prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said. President Tinubu stated this on Tuesday in his keynote address at the opening of the 7th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) at the Banquet Hall of the…
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