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Nigerian Army partners NIGCOMSAT to boost military operations
The Nigerian Army has partnered with the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) to enhance its communication capabilities and improve its military operations. A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance on Thursday when he received in audience the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian…
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West Africa must work to defeat terrorism, human trafficking, says Tinubu to Bassirou Faye
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address the challenges confronting the region. Speaking during a meeting with the Senegalese President at the State House, Tinubu said West Africa must work together to defeat the hydra-headed problems of terrorism, banditry,…
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FG moves to combat climate change
By Innocent Raphael In a significant stride towards sustainable development and environmental conservation, the Federal Government through the National Council on Climate Change, has endorsed a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing global climate issues, environmental challenges, and enhancing livelihoods nationwide. The initiative, launched by Greenplinth Africa in collaboration with strategic partners, will distribute 80 million clean cookstoves free of charge…
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Olaopa lists strategies to reform civil service
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof.Tunji Olaopa, on Thursday listed some measures that vcould be taken to reform the civil service and make it viable. Olaopa made the suggestions in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Head of Service of Taraba State, Mr Paul Maigida Tino. The FCSC Chairman recalled that he had been part of…
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NNPC deploys CNG installation in stations nationwide, says Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mele Kyari has announced that the company is now deploying Compressed Natural Gas delivery installations in all its filling stations across the country. Kyari said the deployment of CNG installations across NNPC retail outlets nationwide was in accordance with the presidential directive on the purchase of CNG-powered vehicles by…
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FAAC shares N1.2trn to FG, States, LGs for April
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its May 2024 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.21 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of April, 2024 from a gross total of N2.19 trillion. The Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal…
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VP Shettima to chair dialogue on gains of Tinubu’s one year in office
Kunle Sanni The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, will on Friday chair a high-level dialogue on advancing the gains made within the first year of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The event is part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to leverage international cooperation in delivering on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Deputy Chief of Staff to the…
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RMAFC collaborate with JAMB to conduct promotion exams
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in collaboration with the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has conducted the year 2024 staff promotion exercise for officers on grade levels 14, 15, and 16 who have met the basic requirements to move to the next grade levels, 15, 16, and 17, respectively. The newly introduced computer-based examination was held…
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Reps pass bill to increase Appeal Court judges to 150
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through second reading a bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act to increase its number of justices from 90 to 150. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Patrick Umoh representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara federal constituency of Akwa Ibom state was passed at the plenary session presided by over by the Deputy Speaker…
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JUST IN:Senegalese President, Faye meets Tinubu in Aso Rock
Kunle Sanni The President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye is currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Aso Villa in Abuja. Faye, 44 who arrived at the Villa’s forecourt in the Presidential Villa at about 3: 20 PM on Thursday was received by Tinubu alongside other dignitaries. This is Faye’s visit to President Tinubu since he emerged as president in April…
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