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BREAKING: NARTO suspends planned strike
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has halted its plans for a nationwide strike, directing its members to commence operation immediately. The suspension came after a Monday meeting between the Federal Government, stakeholders, and tanker drivers, who had ceased operations and halted the lifting of petroleum products due to severe economic conditions. Members of NARTO had issued threats…
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FG to raise $10bn amid enhancing FX liquidity, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has hinted that his administration is planning to raise $10 billion to increase foreign exchange liquidity that will, in turn, stabilise the Naira. He also revealed plans by his administration to create millions of jobs by unlocking the value of Nigeria’s vast public assets to optimize and double the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to him,…
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Reps: State police bill passes second reading
A bill seeking the creation of state police in Nigeria has passed through the second reading at the House of Representatives. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Okezie Kalu and 17 other lawmakers, the proposed legislation titled, “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the Establishment of State…
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EFCC raises 7,000-man special task force to clamp down on FX racketeers
In a concerted effort to safeguard Nigeria’s foreign exchange market and combat speculative activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised a 7,000-man special task force across its 14 zonal commands to clamp down on dollar racketeers. The Commission is joining force with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
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FG committed to transforming Nigeria’s education sector, says Senator Barau
Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards the transformation of the education sector for rapid development in the country. Barau stated this when he hosted the newly inaugurated leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), at his office in the National Assembly, Abuja, on Monday. Describing education as the…
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FG appeals for global response to biodiversity crises
The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salami, has appealed for a global response to the biodiversity crisis. He is seeking more financial support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to realize the “30 by 30 Vision”. This was stated during the ECOWAS coordination meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, where they discussed expanding and strengthening the ECOWAS Protected…
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FG to launch E-market portal
Kunle Sanni The federal government has launched the Women E-Market Portal to link up manufacturers, buyers, sellers, and others in the marketing chain to encourage entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, and self-reliance. The minister of women’s affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye who disclosed this during the launching ceremony which was held in Abuja during the weekend, said the scheme would be in collaboration with…
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New airport E-verification gates to reduce waiting time for arrival, says Interior Minister
Kunle Sanni The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday, expressed that the new E-verification gate being installed would ensure a reduction in the waiting times for arriving passengers. He said this when he led a delegation from the Ministry to inspect the ongoing installation of E-verification gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. These state-of-the-art E-verification gates…
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Misinformation: ARCON warns skit makers, OAPs to adhere to advertising regulations
Kunle Sanni The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has called out skit makers and other On-Air Personalities to stop violating the Nigerian Code of Advertising and the ARCON Act. The agency in a statement issued by its Director General, Olalekan Fadolapo, expressed its concern over the continued disregard for the regulations by some stakeholders. ARCON also urged all concerned…
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AU Summit: Tinubu returns to Abuja from Ethiopia
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending a four-day official trip to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at around 3:36 pm. He was welcomed by senior government officials, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federal (SGF), Senator…
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