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Nigeria’s future is bright, be patient, Oluremi Tinubu reassures Nigerians
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and patient as the country undergoes crucial reforms aimed at restoring its lost glory. She reassured citizens that the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, is committed to addressing the challenges that have long plagued the nation. The First Lady made this…
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BREAKING: TUC demands reversal of petrol price to pre-June 2023
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has demanded the return of petrol prices to what they were as of June 2023. President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, said “We want the price of the product to go below what it was before; not just reverse to what it was before but to go…
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VP Shettima calls for urgent action on girl child education in Nigeria
…urges traditional and religious leaders, CSOs, and private sector to lead charge By Kunle Sanni Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has underscored the urgent need to prioritize girl child education in Nigeria, calling for a unified, multi-sectoral response to dismantle gender-based barriers to quality education across the country. Speaking at the International Conference on Girl Child Education held at the…
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Olaopa mulls civil service commission partnership with CIPM
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday hinted partnership between the Commission and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM). Prof. Olaopa dropped the hint when the President of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, led officials of the organisation on a courtesy visit to the FCSC in Abuja. Olaopa said a partnership…
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Tinubu congratulates NEPZA MD on election to board of World Free Zone Organisation
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election to the Board of the World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO). In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga on Thursday, President Tinubu described Ogunyemi’s election as a significant milestone for Nigeria, reflecting the…
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Gather credible data amid rising numbers, Olaopa urges NCPD
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called on the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) to prioritize gathering credible data on the rising number of people with disabilities in Nigeria, which now stands at 35.5 million. Olaopa made the disclosure on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by NCPD officials, led by their…
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Youth Ministry proposes reforms to strengthen NYSC for future challenges, opportunities
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has announced proposed reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) aimed at enhancing the scheme’s capacity to address emerging challenges and leverage new opportunities. The announcement was made during the submission of the NYSC Reform Committee’s report at her office. Ibrahim commended the NYSC for its pivotal role in fostering…
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Participants call for caution in granting restraining orders at EFCC-NJI workshop
Judges handling economic and financial crimes in Nigeria have been urged to exercise greater caution when granting restraining orders, particularly in cases involving government officials and suspects under investigation. The call was made during the 6th Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)-National Judicial Institute (NJI) Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, which concluded in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop,…
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Nigeria, Japan strengthen bilateral ties to boost trade, development, food security
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria is set to strengthen its ties with Japan in a bid to enhance trade relations and explore opportunities in critical areas such as infrastructural development, food security, and healthcare. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this commitment during a meeting with a Japanese delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The delegation, led by the outgoing…
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