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JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Lt. Gen. Oluyede as CoAS
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The request, conveyed in a letter sent to the Senate on Wednesday, was made in accordance with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces…
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Livestock investment will bring economic opportunities to Nigeria — Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that his administration’s renewed focus on driving both international and local investments into Nigeria’s livestock sector will address the ongoing farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty, and promote economic prosperity. Speaking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, President Tinubu highlighted the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian Government…
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President Tinubu Pledges continued support for social welfare in talks with IMF chief
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing social investment programs to protect Nigeria’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens amid ongoing economic reforms. Speaking on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, President Tinubu…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act 2005
The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous judgment of a seven-member of the apex court, read by Justice Mohammed Idris, held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance. The court held that such powers only reside with the…
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NASENI holds retreat to strengthen innovation, national cohesion
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is hosting a two-day strategic retreat in Abuja for overseeing officers, project managers, coordinating directors, and some directors from its headquarters. The retreat aims to foster greater cohesion among NASENI’s various development institutes and ensure alignment with the agency’s broader goals and vision. This event seeks to strengthen leadership capabilities, encourage…
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Niger partners with Nigeria Sugar Council to revive sugar industry
Niger State, in collaboration with the Nigeria Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has taken a major step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s $2.5 billion sugar industry, which aims to promote food security and rural industrialization. The partnership was formalized during a side event at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Niger Foods signed an agreement with Uttam Sucrotech, a consortium…
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FG deploys regulatory framework on sanitation laws
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has said the Federal Government will be taking a more serious approach to address the issue of Open Defecation. Lawal said that the ministry will deploy all regulatory frameworks, to ensure adequate enforcement of sanitation laws in Nigeria. The minister made the declaration while commemorating the 2024 World Toilet Day, WTD, in Kano, organized…
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Public relations, important tool for shaping global identity — Information Minister
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has highlighted the transformative power of public relations in amplifying Nigeria’s strengths and shaping its global identity. Speaking at the World Public Relations Forum in Bali, Indonesia, Minister Idris, represented by the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, detailed the country’s innovative approaches to…
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DHQ lauds Simon Ekpa’s arrest, seeks extradition to Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters has applauded the arrest of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa by Finnish Police. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, and the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau in their separate statement, described the arrest as a key victory in the anti-terror fight. The spokespersons said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General…
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FG highlights pathway to UHC at National Council on Health meeting
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, describing it as a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The pledge was reaffirmed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, at the 65th National Council on Health meeting held at the Mohammed Indimi Centre…
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