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Tinubu appoints Adedeji Ashiru, as new MD, OORBDA
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). Furthermore, the President also approved the appointment of Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the…
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Culture Ministry reportedly allocates N290m for solar lights in Minister’s hometown
By Innocent Raphael The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has reportedly allocated N290 million for the installation of solar street lights in Musawa Local Government Area (LGA), the hometown of the current minister, Hannatu Musawa. According to a report by Daily Trust on Wednesday, the project was part of the ministry’s 2024 budget, which was signed by President…
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Tinubu appoints Shehu Mohammed as new FRSC Corps Marshal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Shehu replaces Dauda Ali Biu, who had been acting as the Corps Marshal of the FRSC. A press statement issued on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
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FG to reform, strengthen Nigeria’s private security industry, says Minister of Interior
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has underscored the critical role of the private security industry within Nigeria’s national security framework, emphasising the need for comprehensive reforms. Speaking at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria Private Security Guards Industry held on Tuesday in Abuja, Dr. Tunji-Ojo said a major part of the reform is to repeal and re-enact the…
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Tinubu has made substantial investments in healthcare, education, says Akume
Kunle Sanni The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, says that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu has made significant efforts to improve and strengthen the education and health sectors since assuming office on May 29. Akume made these remarks on Wednesday while delivering his goodwill message at the Ministerial Sectorial Updates held at the National…
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FG offers N54,000 new minimum wage to workers
Representatives of the Federal Government at the ongoing minimum wage negotiation meeting held on Tuesday proposed a minimum pay of N54,000 for Nigerian workers. A highly placed member of the organized labor hinted the Nigerian Tribune that the meeting would continue tomorrow at 4 p.m. He added that labor is now waiting for Nigerian governors to endorse the figure or…
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Tinubu’s policies focused on what is best for Nigeria, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the programmes and policies of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are focused on what works best for the country, given its present circumstances. He stated this on Tuesday while explaining the thrust of the Renewed Hope Agenda during the APC Professionals Forum’s Policy Roundtable Conference on “Asiwaju Score Card Series” at the…
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Tinubu inaugurates new NEITI board members
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the 6th National Stakeholders Working Group, also known as the Governing Board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). In his inauguration speech, Tuesday Tinubu expressed pride in the carefully selected 15-member committee, highlighting their diverse competencies, skills, knowledge, integrity, and track record of service in previous assignments. The president was represented…
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Tinubu mourns victims of Kano mosque fire incident
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the fire incident that led to the death of some worshippers at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The death toll from the attack risen to 11, the police and residents of the area have…
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FG opens Renewed Hope Estates portal for intending homeowners
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has opened the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates portal to provide accommodation for Nigerians living at home and abroad. The Renewed Hope platform is a cutting-edge online resource created to improve the way the present administration’s Renewed Hope Estates and Cities Initiative is implemented. The Minister of Housing and…
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