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Nigeria cannot afford another civil war- Gowon
A former Head of State Yakubu Gowon has expressed concern over the crises across the nation, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil disturbance. The Nigerian Civil War was between 1967 and 1970 and claimed millions of lives. But speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau, Gowon who expressed worry over the state of insecurity,…
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France visit important for economic growth, says Governor Mbah
By Kunle Sanni Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has described President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France as a pivotal moment for driving economic growth and strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral ties with France. Speaking to reporters in Paris during the visit, Governor Mbah emphasized the importance of such high-level engagements, highlighting their potential to advance not only national development but also…
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Reps postpone Tinubu’s tax bills’ special session indefinitely
The House of Representatives has postponed indefinitely the special session on tax reform bills that was supposed to take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the House Clerk, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, stated in a signed internal memo distributed to members of the House on Saturday. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu had on Thursday announced that the lower chamber would hold special…
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NSC partners telecom agency, Galaxy Backbone to digitize sports facilities
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to collaborate with information and communications technology services provider, Galaxy Backbone, to digitalize stadia facilities and infrastructure nationwide, aligning with global trends in sports technology. The Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of Galaxy Backbone to his office at the…
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Tinubu approves funds for UNESCO media literacy institute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of funds for the immediate operationalization of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Nigeria, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Thursday. Speaking in Paris during a meeting with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Idris confirmed that the institute, to…
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Nigeria-China partnership driving infrastructure growth — Minister
The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, has hailed the strategic partnership between Nigeria and China as a pivotal force for growth in infrastructure, transportation, mining, and knowledge transfer. Speaking at the CAETE Exhibition in Africa (Nigeria) and the 18th China Engineering and Technology Expo in Abuja, Goronyo emphasized the nations’ shared commitment to sustainable development through…
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Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO reappointment, says global trust earned
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), President Tinubu described Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as a reflection of the trust and…
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Zulum opposes Tinubu’s tax bills, warns of hardship in North
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has vowed to rally northern lawmakers to reject the proposed tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the national assembly. In an interview with the BBC, Zulum expressed deep concerns over the rapid pace at which the bills are being pushed, contrasting this with previous laws that underwent years of deliberation. He warned…
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Nigeria, France forge economic partnership, as Zenith Bank launches Paris branch
…UBA also moves to launch operations in Paris By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and France have taken a significant step toward enhancing economic collaboration, with the signing of two landmark agreements during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris. The agreements, signed on Thursday by President Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, aim to boost critical infrastructure development, agriculture, and food…
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VIDEOS: Macron rolls out red carpet for Tinubu ahead state dinner
France President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomes President Bola Tinubu and his team. https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-29-at-8.29.53-AM.mp4 https://www.westernpost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-29-at-8.29.53-AM-2.mp4
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