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Sports Ministry, Homeland Films sign MOU to celebrate 1996 Olympic gold
In preparations to celebrate Nigeria’s historic 1996 Olympic gold medal win in Atlanta, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Homeland Films. The signing ceremony took place at the Media Centre, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Speaking at the event, Senator Enoh emphasized that the Ministry will leverage the power…
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Bagudu calls for scientific, technological approach to agriculture
· Urges youths to lead the way With a 170 million farming population, Nigeria can be food-secured if the critical mass in agriculture is empowered to triple its yield, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said. He spoke in Abuja on Monday during an interactive session and workshop on developing bankable business proposals for youths…
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Nigeria, Canada initiate talks for direct flights
Nigeria and Canada have commenced discussions to establish direct flights between the two countries, prompted by the increasing number of Nigerians residing in Canada. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed this development during a meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner in Nigeria. Keyamo emphasized Nigeria’s strategic geographical position, stating, “Nigeria is equidistant to most countries in…
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First Lady praises House of Reps’ bill for allocating 74 seats to women
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hailed the Federal House of Representatives’ passage of a bill to allocate 74 seats for women in the National Assembly. Speaking during a forum of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association, she highlighted significant strides in gender parity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, acknowledging ongoing cultural and social barriers. At…
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Tinubu appoints John Obafunwa as new DG of NIMR
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Professor John Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), marking a significant development in the nation’s health research landscape. The appointment, effective from July 24, 2024, comes as Professor Babatunde Salako’s tenure concludes on July 23, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement…
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Pres. Tinubu arrives in Abuja, after AU meeting in Ghana
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The president arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 PM on Sunday and was received by some top government officials. During his two-day stay in Ghana,…
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Ministry of Education unveils Mascot for 4th edition of FEDUGAM
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Education has proudly unveiled the mascot for the 4th edition of the Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM), dubbed “FEDUGAM-Bauchi 2024,” during a grand ceremony held in Abuja. The event saw the Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, represented by the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Hon. Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, who…
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National Council on Works recommends establishment of surveying departments in LGAs
By Kunle Sanni The National Council on Works has urged state governments to establish surveying departments in all local government areas. This decision follows a recommendation from the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGoF), according to a statement by Sani Datti, Head of Press and Public Relations. This initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacities and enhance the…
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NiDCOM: 58 trafficked Nigerians rescued in Ghana
Barely a month after the Nigerian government rescued at least 10 Nigerian teenage girls, ages between 15 and 16, from human trafficking and prostitution, another set of 58 Nigerian women and children have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana. The Chairman of Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Board of Trustees in Ghana, disclosed this to the NiDCOM boss, Hon.…
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JUST IN: Nigerian Bar Association elects new President
A Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has been elected as the President of the association in the bar election concluded on Saturday night. Osigwe polled 20,435 votes to defeat his closest contender, the Chairman of the NBA-Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, Tobenna Erojikwe, who scored 10,998 votes. The former NBA Lagos Branch…
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