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FG denies appointing Agbonayinma as CCB chair
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Thursday, dismissed reports of the appointment of Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Segun Imohiosen, a spokesperson to the OSGF, referenced a 2029 circular which directed that the acting chairmanship duties be handed to the most senior officer at the bureau. He…
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Tinubu assents to Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria was established on August 1, 1964, by an Act of Parliament and revised as the DICON Act in…
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Tinubu appoints Akawor as RMAFC federal commissioner
President Bola Tinubu has approved Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Asondu Wenah Temple earlier this…
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We must develop our agric sector to self-sufficiency, Shettima tells governors
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has implored Governors of the 36 states of the federation to work towards revamping Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a view to reducing dependence on food imports and attaining greater food self-sufficiency. This, he noted, resonates well with the investments and commitment of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to establishing Specialised Agro Processing Zones (SAPZ)…
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BREAKING: FG to hold NEC retreat in Abuja in January 2024
The National Economic Council says it will be holding a retreat between the federal government and governors of the 36 states to foster synergy. This was said by the deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafrmi Hamzat to state house reporters on Thursday at the Presidential villa in Abuja, following the conclusion of the NEC meeting. He stated that the retreat…
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Nigeria’s healthcare financing will be firmed up under Tinubu – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its healthcare system financing and accountability, especially the vaccine and immunization programmes. He said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government is irreversibly devoted to redefining the idea of modern leadership in the country, particularly as it pertains to the welfare of Nigerians. The VP stated this during…
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FG to set up education document bank, targets $9.5bn market by 2027
The Federal Government says it will set up the National Education Document Bank which would be the first in the history of Africa as a commercial enterprise. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, said this on Tuesday at the the end of the Stakeholders Engagement and Sensitization Programme on the Establishment of the National Education Repository and Databank system and…
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Tinubu arrives Abuja after visit to Germany
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from his four-day visit to Berlin, Germany, where he attended the G20 Compact With Africa Conference. Tinubu who arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was received by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje and his Chief…
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Shettima restates FG’s commitment to welfare of fallen heroes’ families
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the Tinubu administration to the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces, including families of fallen heroes. He said the administration’s resolve was in acknowledgement of the sacrifices of service personnel to the unity of Nigeria and sustenance of global peace. The Vice President who stated this on Tuesday evening…
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GEEP: FG assures lifeline to MSMEs – First Lady, Oluremi
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu stated on Wednesday that the current government is prepared to assist Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the nation to generate jobs for Nigerians. According to her, this kind of assistance significantly improves the general wellbeing of people and families while acting as a lifeline for those who are having financial difficulties. At a…
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