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    President Tinubu welcomes Q3 GDP growth, promises stronger economic output

    By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of improved economic performance as the country’s economy continues to expand, following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46% in the third quarter, compared to 3.19% in the previous quarter. In a…

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    Top influencers embark on India tour to explore CNG potential for Nigeria

    As Nigeria accelerates efforts to embrace compressed natural gas (CNG) as a key energy source, four prominent Nigerian influencers—music legend 2Face Idibia, lifestyle influencer Ola of Lagos, Northern musician Rarara, and comedian Basketmouth—are heading to India on a fact-finding mission organized by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). The initiative aims to provide Nigerians with a first-hand look at…

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    NEC urges states to leverage NASENI innovations for industrial growth

    The National Economic Council (NEC) has called on state governments to adopt technological innovations developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to fast-track Nigeria’s industrialization. This appeal was made during the 146th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session featured a presentation by NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr.…

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    Nigeria joins global campaign against gender-based violence

    By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children, an event that also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In a statement she personally signed, the First Lady highlighted the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence, revealing…

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    FG launches campaign for cleaner fuels, CNG in Nigeria

    By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a campaign to promote low-sulphur fuels and compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of its commitment to tackling air pollution and mitigating the effects of climate change. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, during the inauguration of an Inter-Agency Committee on Fuels in…

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    Olaopa to deliver keynote address at National Civil Service Conference in Katsina

    The National Council of Civil Service Commissions of the Federation will convene a four-day conference in Katsina State starting Monday, with a keynote speech by the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa. Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, will officially declare the conference open, welcoming participants from civil service commissions across Nigeria. This year’s theme,…

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    Nigeria, Brazil sign MoU to boost agribusiness across 774 LGAs

    By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil to advance private sector development in key agricultural areas, including fertilizer production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural financing. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director…

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    Abuja Carnival: Tinubu says unity is possible through art, culture

    By Tosin Brown President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted the unifying power of art and culture as a testament to the achievements possible when people work together in harmony. “The unifying power of art and culture on display here is a reflection of what we can achieve when we work together,” President Tinubu stated. Vice President Shettima speaking at the…

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    Investigate missing N57bn public fund in Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs – SERAP urges Tinubu

    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into the allegedly over N57 billion of public funds “missing, diverted or stolen” in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. The organisation asked Tinubu “to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and…

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    3rd Edition: Navy launches ‘Crocodile Lift’ for amphibious operations

    Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has flagged off the third edition of the French-facilitated maritime exercise codenamed Crocodile Lift, aimed at developing skills for amphibious operations. Ogalla was represented by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Admiral Shehu Gombe. The event which took place on Saturday onboard Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA at Western…

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