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House committee hails NOA, pledges support towards nation-building
The House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values has lauded the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for its progress in driving attitudinal change and promoting national values. During an oversight visit to the NOA headquarters, the committee, led by Honourable Steve Fatoba, evaluated the Agency’s 2024 fiscal performance and discussed preparations for the 2025 budget. Commending the…
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It’s fake news; ‘no altercation between Akpabio, Bamidele’ -Senate Leader’s Office
The Office of the Senate Leader has described as fake news, a purported disagreement and physical brawl on Wednesday between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, currently being circulated on the X handle of one Jackson Ude. A statement from the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Senate Leader, implored the public to ignore…
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NEC reviews federal account balances, advances agro-industrial zones initiative
By Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has disclosed that the balance of the Excess Crude Account stands at $473,754.57 as of November 20, 2024. At its 146th meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Council also reviewed other account balances presented by the Accountant General of the Federation.…
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NEC forms committee to drive electricity reform
By Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced the formation of a high-level committee to accelerate the implementation of the Electricity Reform Act of 2023 and the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan. The decision was made during a NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House in Abuja. Briefing State House reporters after…
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BPP new DG orders review of government procurement systems, commits to efficiency
The Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, has outlined his vision to enhance operational efficiency, improve staff welfare, and strengthen the Bureau’s regulatory mandate. Speaking during an interactive session with staff at the State House Banquet Hall on November 20, 2024, Dr. Adedokun reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed…
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Why Adebo, Akinyele civil service era was remarkable – Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has explained the remarkable performance of the civil service during the era of notable public administrators like the late Chief Simeon Adebo and the late Chief Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele. Olaopa spoke at the 4th Theophilus & Elizabeth Akinyele Foundation Memorial Symposium in Ibadan, Oyo State. Paying tribute to Akinyele,…
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Otuaro pledges support for Defence Team to tackle oil theft in Niger Delta
…..Assures Sustained Oil Production Amid Ongoing Efforts By Kunle Sanni The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro, has pledged the programme’s full support for the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring Team in their fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the team, led by Major General Jamil…
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FG terminates N740.8bn contract with Julius Berger on Abuja-Kano road
The federal government on Thursday terminated the N740.8 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road with Julius Berger, after failing to reach an agreement with the German company on some terms. In a letter addressed to the company, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, reminded Julius Berger of previous efforts to ensure that a deal was reached, but…
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Senate approves FG’s N1.77trn loan request
The Senate has granted approval to the ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request of President Bola Tinubu after a voice vote in favor of the request. The Senate presided by Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, approved the loan after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts chaired by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North) presented the report of the committee.…
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Tinubu mourns intelligence chief, Amb. Zakari Ibrahim
By Kunle SanniPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 81.Ambassador Ibrahim, a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s diplomatic and intelligence community.In a statement issued on Thursday, President Tinubu…
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