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Minister of Information sets up five-man committee on Disability Rights Advocacy
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has given a directive for the setting up of a five-man committee to design a framework for engagement with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to create awareness on the rights and privileges of persons living with disabilities. The Minister gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday when…
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FG revokes 924 dormant mining licenses
In furtherance of efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the federal government has revoked 924 dormant licenses spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying Licenses Making the announcement on Wednesday at a press conference, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake declared that in line with constitutional provisions, adequate notice was given to all concerned parties through the…
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Tinubu approves take-off of Consumer Credit Scheme
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability…
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Why NCAA suspended Dana Air
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the federal body responsible for regulating aviation safety, overseeing airport standards, and enforcing aviation laws and policies in Nigeria has declared that it suspended Dana Air operations to conduct safety and financial audit of the airline. According to a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Dr…
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s aviation authority suspends Dana Air’s operations
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has suspended Dana Air operations in the country. Details soon
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NEITI: Tinubu approves re-constitution of National Stakeholders’ Working Group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the re-constitution of a 15-man National Stakeholders’ Working Group (NSWG) for Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The NSWG has the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume as Chairman while Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji is to serve as Secretary. Members of the group include; Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service…
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Tinubu arrives in Netherlands on a state visit
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Amsterdam, the kingdom of Netherlands on a state visit. In a post via the NTA network verified account on X Wednesday the president arrived at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Westernmost reported that Tinubu will on Tuesday, depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. On the invitation…
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PHOTO NEWS:Bulgaria Ambassador visits Hannatu Musawa, seeks collaboration on culture
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria in Abuja, Yanko Yordanov, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa on Tuesday
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Minister inaugurates 24-man committee to review activities of Police Trust Fund Act 2019
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam has inaugurated a 24-man committee headed by the Permanent Secretary Nasir Gwarzo to review the Police Trust Fund Act 2019 and identify the areas that require change. This was contained in a statement issued by the ministry’s Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations), Bolaji Kazeem on Tuesday. The Minister stated that…
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Nutrition top priority in our food security agenda, says VP Shettima
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, with a rallying call to faith and traditional leaders to champion the effort in their communities. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa Tuesday, VP Shettima stressed that Nigeria’s future readiness hinges not just on food abundance but on the…
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