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World Defence Exhibition 2024: Nigeria to explore latest technologies to combat insecurity, says Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle along with other Nigerian delegation is attending the second edition of the world Defence exhibition which commenced on 4th February 2024 in Riyadh Kingdom of Arabia. The Nigerian delegation to the World Defence Exhibition comprises of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Chief of Defence Staff,…
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Constructive dialogue crucial to a sustainable, thriving Gas sector, says Ekpo
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has called for an open and constructive dialogue as pathway to securing a thriving future for Nigeria’s gas sector. The Minister made the call in his opening address at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting, according to the Minister, was to harness the…
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Govt is concerned about current hardship, says Information Minister
The minister of information, Mohammed Idris, has expressed that President Bola Tinubu is worried over the public outcry amid hardship in the country. He said that to lessen the burden on the public, the President has ordered the Presidential Committee to tackle the situation. Idris said this while briefing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the President’s Chief…
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Diaspora lecture series: Interior Minister harps on seamless passport experience for Nigerians
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian government towards delivering a seamless and efficient passport experience for Nigerians, both within the country and in the diaspora. According to him, this was the directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to him and other cabinet members towards attainment of the renewed hope for the nation. Speaking…
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BREAKING: Tinubu returns from France
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a 2-week private visit to France. Tinubu who arrived Tuesday night at about 8pm was welcomed by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and some ministers.
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Video: Africa is creating an enabling environment in the mining sector, says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said Africa is creating an enabling environment to attract investment in the mining sector and sanitizing the mining sector environment with an emphasis on adding value to local production. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake participated in a panel session titled ” Positioning Africa to Succeed in Diversifying…
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Oyo, others to benefit from AfDB’s $540m SAPZs fund
…It is time to walk the talk, says VP Shettima All is set for the African Development Bank (AfDB Group) to commence the disbursement of $540 million to the first phase of states in Nigeria for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for immediate action, saying it is time…
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FG to flag off Renewed Hope Initiative in Imo
…Female farmers to get N500,000 Kunle Sanni The First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu said President Bola Tinubu’s administration will be flagging off the “Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programmes (WASP) in Imo State on February, 28. The First Lady explained that women farmers in the state would get N500,000 each and a total draft of N10 million would be…
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President’s death: Obasanjo condoles with Namibian President over death of Geingob
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday condoled with the new President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba and people of the country, following the death of immediate past President Hage Geingob. Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. The Media Assistant to Obasanjo, Kehinde Akinyemi…
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INEC suspends ongoing rerun elections in Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom constituencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the suspension of ongoing rerun elections in specific constituencies in Akwa Ibom, Kano and Enugu states. In a statement on Saturday, national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee, Sam Olumekun said the suspension was due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials. “The affected areas are as follows: Ikono/Ini…
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