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Food security: FG mulls commodity board to tackle price volatility, others
The Federal Government has hinted at plans to establish a National Commodity Board as a solution to the escalating food inflation in the country. In tackling price volatility, the board will be given the mandate to assess and regulate food prices, as well as maintain a strategic food reserve for stabilizing prices of crucial grains and other food items. Vice…
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$6.2m CBN fraud: FG asks Interpol to watchlist 3 Emefiele’s accomplices
Kunle Sanni The federal government has requested that the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) arrest three defendants in connection with the alleged withdrawal of $6.2 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last year using a falsified certificate. Read: Emefiele requested for the disbursement of $6.2m to observers, witness reveals The request was made on Monday by the CBN’s…
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Tinubu nominates Oyetola’s former Commissioner for NPC top job
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amidu Tadese Raheem as Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). Raheem served as the Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy under the former governor of Osun and Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyege Oyetola. He will be representing Osun State in the Commission. Tinubu forwarded Raheem’s name to the Senate on Tuesday, for confirmation. The…
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Pulako initiative set for kick-off as VP Shettima inaugurates implementation committee
The federal government is set to commence the implementation of the Pulaku Initiative, a large-scale resettlement programme aimed at addressing the root causes of farmers-herders conflicts and fostering national unity. Accordingly, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday inaugurated a steering committee to coordinate the implementation of the initiative in fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to improve…
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You have proven Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in our diversity, says Tinubu to Super Eagles
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the Super Eagles has demonstrated team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that diversity is the principal of Nigerian’s strength across the globe. Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, the President commended the team for their…
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FCSC Chairman tasks NASS on enactment of pending Labour Bills
The Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof Tunji Olaopa, has called on the National Assembly to urgently enact all pending Labour Bills, adding that it would strengthen the institution of social dialogue and alternative disputes resolution mechanism in Nigeria. Olaopa stated that federal government needs to urgently convene a no-holds barred platform for national conversation where all the…
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Tinubu hosts Super Eagles in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in the State House Council Chambers. On Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m., the crew arrived at the State House forecourt and were escorted to the council chambers. The Cote d’Ivorian team known as “The Elephants” defeated Nigeria in the AFCON finals held on Sunday. The team,…
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Adult to contribute N500 towards insecurity in South West, AYDM advocates
…calls on South West Govs to set up a regional security Trust Fund The Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has advocated for every adult in South West states to contribute N500 towards tackling insecurity in the region, calling on Governors of the South West States to set up a regional security Trust Fund. AYDM in a statement signed by…
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Deputy Speaker highlights how Nigeria can achieve food security
Kunle Sanni The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has provided insights on how Nigeria can address its food crisis and convert the agricultural sector into a catalyst for economic development, ensuring food security and maintaining environmental sustainability. During his speech at the Implementation of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CADAP), in Abuja on Monday, Kalu emphasized…
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FG keen on providing access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers, says Agric minister
Kunle Sanni The minister of agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed that the federal government is committed to ensuring provisions and access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers across the country. He said this during a meeting he presided over with key stakeholders at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The meeting which was held in Abuja…
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