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Shettima’s N15bn official residence to be completed before May 29 next year – Wike
The Vice President’s official mansion, which is currently being built, would now cost N15 billion, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has said. Wike disclosed this on Tuesday at the project inspection for the Julius Berger construction business, which was awarded the project in 2010. In addition, Wike promised the construction company that the N7.5 billion…
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Simon Ekpa, threat to Nigeria, says CDS
The chief of defence staff, Christopher Musa, has described Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), as a threat to Nigeria’s security and stability. Musa made this remark on Tuesday at the house of representatives, where he and other service chiefs gave an update on the security situation in the country. Ekpa, who claims…
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FCT’s C-of-O to cost N5m, be issued within four months after payment – Wike
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, says that the FCT Administration has estimated the cost of issuing a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) at N5 million. Wike made the announcement during a meeting with real estate developers in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that the applicant would receive the C-of-O upon payment within four months of the land allocation.…
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Shettima promises more inclusive, prosperous future for creative economy
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday restated the resolve of the Tinubu administration to ensure a more inclusive and prosperous future for the country’s creative economy. According to him, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government is poised to increase the voices of Nigeria’s creative minds, empower the nation’s best talents, and harness the unconstrained potential within the country’s ” diverse…
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I redesigned naira to tell Nigerians my integrity was intact – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he approved the redesign of the naira on the eve of the general elections in 2023 in order to set an example and demonstrate to all Nigerians that his integrity was unquestioned. Buhari stated this in his first media interview after leaving office on May 29. The interview was aired on the nation’s…
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Shettima sets up committee to address Nigeria’s global performance lag in human capital development
In a bid to drive the goals of the Human Capital Development (HCD) programme of the federal government, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday approved the constitution of a multi-sectoral committee. The multi-sectoral team made up of the federal and state governments as well as donors and partners is expected to convene every two weeks to review the progress of…
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‘Nigerian youths are greatest assets, advantage we have over other nations,’ Tinubu woos German investors
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, in Berlin, Germany, told international investors that beyond Nigeria’s natural resources, the people of Nigeria, who are highly educated, highly skilled, and naturally industrious are the primary asset and advantage the country wields over other nations in the global race for new investments. According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, the President spokesperson, Tinubu…
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Tinubu celebrates ex-president Jonathan at 66
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on his 66th birthday. President Tinubu in a statement on Sunday issued by his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, described the former president as a unique demonstration of statesmanship. The president also applauded Jonathan for his distinguishing achievement as a leader, who gave Nigeria and Africa, a pride of place in democratic…
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Tinubu cancels 40% IGR deduction policy for federal universities
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the policy of automatically deducting 40 per cent of the internally generated revenues (IGR) of federal universities. He said the policy was ill-timed and detrimental to the universities. He made this announcement on Friday at the 75th Founder’s Day ceremony of the University of Ibadan (UI), where he was represented by the Minister of Education,…
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Tinubu to attend G20 compact with Africa conference in Berlin
President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday, depart Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During the conference, President Tinubu will join other Heads of State and Government of CwA member countries, bilateral partners, as well as Heads of International Organizations to deliberate on the immediate enhancement of economic…
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