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First Lady urges youth engagement in agriculture to strengthen Nigeria’s food security
…meets with state First Ladies on Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) programs By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased youth engagement in agriculture as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s food security. She made this appeal during a meeting with State First Ladies, who serve as State Coordinators for the Renewed Hope Initiative…
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FG calls for increased investment in Nigeria’s energy sector
By Kunle Sanni The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has called on investors to explore new opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector, emphasizing its untapped potential and recent reforms aimed at attracting capital. Addressing a diverse audience at the ongoing African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Verheijen highlighted both the sector’s vast potential and the…
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Nigeria to train 819 tractor operators, mechanics to boost food production
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a plan to train 819 tractor operators and mechanics as part of a nationwide effort to enhance agricultural mechanization and increase food production. This initiative was unveiled by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Peter Temitope Fashedemi, through the Director of Policy and Planning Coordination, Mr. Ibrahim Tanimu, at…
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IGP Egbetokun, Defence chiefs, pay condolence visit to widow of late CoAS
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, alongside senior officials from the Defence Headquarters, today visited the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, at the family’s official residence in Abuja to offer condolences. The IGP described Lt. Gen. Lagbaja as a “great man” whose life was dedicated to enhancing…
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PHOTO NEWS: NNPC Ltd. promotes investment in CNG value chain
NNPC Ltd. has highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of adopting compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative. The company is encouraging stakeholders to take advantage of government policies on clean energy by investing in the entire CNG value chain. This message was delivered by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Olufemi Soneye,…
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NBC urges peaceful resolution in Abia-Akwa Ibom boundary dispute
By Kunle Sanni The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surveyor Adamu Adaji, has called for peace and progress in resolving the boundary dispute between Abia and Akwa Ibom States. Adaji made this appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Abia/Akwa Ibom boundary dispute held in Abuja. The meeting reinforced the Commission’s commitment to achieving a peaceful and lasting…
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National grid collapses 2nd time in 3days, 10th time in 2024
Nigeria has been plunged into yet another national power grid collapse, the second in a span of three days. The grid collapsed thrice in October 2024 and has collapsed 10 times this year.. Just yesterday November 6, the Technical Investigative Committee set up by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on incessant grid collapse, presented its report to the…
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New tax bills will not affect agency funding, efficiency, says FIRS Chairman
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has reassured that the four tax bills currently before Nigeria’s National Assembly will not reduce the funding or operational efficiency of government agencies. The assurances came on Wednesday when Adedeji addressed the heads of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…
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Egbetokun cancels all activities in honour of late COAS Lagbaja
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cancelled all non-essential personal and social engagements for the next two days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The late COAS died at the age of 56 years. In a statement on Wednesday, Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that Lagbaja was known for his tireless…
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Acting CoAS mourns Lagbaja, lauds President Tinubu’s efforts to save him
Newly appointed acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, paid tribute to his predecessor, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Lagbaja, who was 56, served as a dedicated and selfless leader, deeply committed to Nigeria’s security and welfare, Oluyede said. Oluyede disclosed that President Bola Tinubu made extensive…
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