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Tinubu woos Dutch investors, says bilateral partnership must be mutually beneficial
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the bilateral partnerships between Nigeria and Netherlands must be mutually beneficial, transformative, and must translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, Tinubu emphasized the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels…
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Sign contract in two days or forfeit job, FG warns Abuja-Lokoja-Benin road contractors
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has set a deadline of April 25 and 26 for the construction companies working on the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway to sign a N870biillion contract, saying that failure to meet the deadline will result in their removal from the project. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated that the previous 480km-long project contract, which was under the…
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Nigeria is well-positioned to power world’s clean energy, Tinubu tells PM Mark Rutte
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has hinted that Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the President said Nigeria offers immense opportunities across…
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FG, states, others sign agreement on economic, financial inclusion
The Federal Government has signed what it termed, the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion with state governments and other key stakeholders in the private sector as part of efforts to actualise delivery of financial services at affordable costs to all Nigerians, including those at disadvantaged and low-income segments of society. Signing the Aso Accord pact on behalf of…
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Jailbreak: FG considers relocating Suleja correctional centre
The Federal Government has said it is considering relocating the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates. During a visit to the centre on Thursday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected 250 that it was initially built…
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Transport fare skyrockets as fuel scarcity hits Abuja, five states
Fuel scarcity has hit several states across Nigeria, leading to the closure of many filling stations and causing heavy queues at the few outlets dispensing petrol. The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) shortage, commonly known as petrol, has left thousands of commuters stranded and significantly increased transport fares. In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Niger, Gombe, Sokoto, and Anambra states,…
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Army calls for concerted efforts in combating banditry in Plateau state
Kunle Sanni The Army on Wednesday called for concerted efforts in combating the menance of banditry ravaging parts of plateau state, Nigeria’s north central and other parts in North west of the country. Air Vice Marshal AG Kehinde decried the increasing number of attacks and reprisal attacks in the State. Represented by Air Commodore CE Akpa, the team leader cautioned…
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Nigeria’s justice system needs urgent systemic reforms- Ariwoola
By Innocent Raphael The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has emphasized the urgency of addressing systemic issues undermining the integrity of the nation’s justice system. The CJN who made the call at the National Summit on Justice held on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the issues include corruption, inefficiency, and undue influence. Ariwoola stressed the paramount importance of…
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Our judicial system must ensure wellbeing, economic prosperity for Nigerians – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that would ensure a functional justice system that will support a rapidly growing economy, guarantee basic human and political rights of individuals as well as provide security and justice to all Nigerians. According to him, much can be achieved when institutions of government, including the Executive, Legislature…
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FG to address poverty, insecurity through financial inclusion agenda
The Presidency has hinted at plans by the federal government to tackle poverty and insecurity head-on in Nigeria through financial inclusion for all Nigerians. Accordingly, it disclosed that there are high-level talks to unveil a roadmap for integrating the unbanked Nigerian population into the formal financial system, a priority it said is one of the primes in the Renewed Hope…
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