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Health Minister calls for holistic approach to tackle corruption
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has emphasized that corruption must be addressed holistically and not just by focusing on a few bad actors. Speaking at a one-day conference titled “Corruption-Free Primary Health Care Delivery for All” held at the ICPC’s headquarters, the Minister also stated that the challenge in the health sector is systemic and multi-institutional,…
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NLC vows to enforce N70,000 minimum wage nationwide
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other joint labour unions have pledged to enforce the newly agreed N70,000 minimum wage across all states, threatening to shut down any state that fails to comply. This was disclosed by Mr. Christopher Arapasopo, Chairman of the NLC Osun Chapter, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Arapasopo explained…
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Those calling for protest should wait till 2027 to either re-elect Tinubu or not- Onanuga
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has called on those calling for protest to wait till 2027 to either re-elect Tinubu or another person, saying the planned protest may turn violent. It would be recalled that some people have been calling for protest from August 1 against the economic hardship faced by Nigerians.…
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BREAKING: Reps Speaker, Lawmakers tour Dangote Refinery in Lagos
The leadership of the House of Representatives have visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, led the lawmakers who arrived at the refinery located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos around 11am. Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and top executives of the refineries received…
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AGF welcomes performance evaluation of Ministry of Justice
By Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has affirmed the Federal Ministry of Justice’s openness to performance evaluation. This statement was made following an official visit on Thursday by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Folasade Yemi-Esan, the incoming Head of Civil Service, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and other…
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FG unveils strategy to lead Africa’s digital trade revolution
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive strategy to spearhead Africa’s digital trade revolution within the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) framework. Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s unique position to lead the continent’s technological transformation during his keynote address at a Stakeholders Summit on Friday. The event, themed “Digital Trade in Africa: The Renewed Hope…
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Tinubu welcomes ENI’s proposed investment, highlights reforms for global competitiveness
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu praised the international energy company ENI for its proposed new investment in Nigeria, reaffirming his vision of making the nation a globally competitive investment destination. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, during a meeting with a delegation from ENI, led by CEO Claudio Descalzi, at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu expressed his administration’s commitment to…
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Investment in key sectors will be assessed based on impact on citizens, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has said that the federal government would ensure investments in key sectors of the economy follow clear timelines and significantly impact citizens’ lives. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Speaking at the State House after receiving the management of the Aluminium Smelter Company…
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Tinubu meets security chiefs in Aso Villa, urges agencies on improved synergy
By Kunle Sanni In a strategic move to bolster national security, President Bola Tinubu convened a high-level meeting with service chiefs and key officials from various security agencies at the State House in Abuja on Friday. The meeting saw the attendance of prominent security leaders, including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode…
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President Tinubu to attend 6th African Union mid-year Coordination meeting in Ghana
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana. In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the President, Ajuri Ngelale Friday, Tinubu would be participating in the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. In his capacity as…
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