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Tinubu presides over 66th ECOWAS summit in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is presiding over the 66th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the State House, Abuja. The summit, attended by leaders of 12 member states, focuses on advancing regional economic integration, addressing political instability, and ensuring institutional stability. The meeting…
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FG warns against abuse of disability rights
The Federal Government has said it will no longer tolerate acts capable of abusing the rights of persons with disability, especially at the workplace. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi gave the warning during a road show, in further advocacy to sensitise citizens, especially informal workers on disability rights. The minister who was represented by Director, Social Security and…
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Chinese PLA Defence varsity delegation visits Nigerian Army Headquarters, seeks stronger military ties
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Army on Friday hosted a delegation from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Defence University, marking a significant step toward enhancing military cooperation between the two nations. The delegation, led by Rear Admiral Hu GangFeng, visited the Army Headquarters in Abuja to explore opportunities for collaboration in training, military education, and shared operational strategies. The…
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National Council on Information/National Orientation adopts NOA’s proposals on NVC, national symbols
The National Council on Information and National Orientation at its 48th session in Kaduna during the weekend adopted proposals from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) seeking for states to partner with the Agency for the implementation of two of the institutionalisation policies of the National Identity Projects. The two memoranda submitted by NOA include that seeking for the restoration of…
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Shettima enjoins OAU graduates to embrace opportunities in Tinubu’s economic reforms
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Vice President, Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian graduates to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the country’s economy being repositioned and transformed. Delivering a convocation lecture at the 48th convocation ceremony of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Shettima underscored the significant economic reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, especially the Naira,…
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Nigeria’s Oil Output set to rise as Shettima inaugurates $315m FPSO in Dubai
By Kunle Sanni In a significant boost to Nigeria’s oil production, Oriental Energy Resources Limited has unveiled a $315 million Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, expected to increase the country’s crude oil output by 30,000 barrels per day (bpd). Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the vessel, named ENEM FPSO, at Drydocks World Dubai Shipyard in the United Arab…
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President Tinubu presides over last 2024 FEC meeting
By Kunle Sanni in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu will on Monday preside over the Federal Executive Council, which may be the last for 2024. WESTERN POST learnt that important issues including pending memorandums on policies and projects are expected to come up for deliberations at the meeting. The meeting may also take a final look at the 2025 Appropriation bill…
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Power Commissioners urge FG, private investors, international partners to collaborate in delivering sustainable sector
The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy has called on the federal government, private investors, and international partners to join forces in delivering sustainable and resilient power sector. The Power Commissioners raised an alarm over the country’s frequent grid collapses, calling for an urgent action to transform Nigeria’s electricity landscape. Chairman of the Forum, Prince Eka Williams, who is…
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Tinubu appoints acting Controller-General for Nigerian correctional service
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, said Ndidi’s appointment takes effect from December 15, 2024. “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the appointment…
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VP Shettima departs Abuja for Dubai to represent President Tinubu at launch of oil facility
….To undertake key engagements in development financing, agric investments By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Friday, for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the commissioning and naming of a $315 million oil production and storage facility, the presidency has announced. In a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant…
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