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Ojulari assumes office as NNPCL GCEO, pledges to build on Kyari’s legacy
Bayo Ojulari has officially assumed duty as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), succeeding Mr. Mele Kyari. Ojulari took over the helm at a brief handover ceremony held on Friday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. During the ceremony, he lauded Kyari for his transformational leadership and commitment to the…
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FG to establish more gemstone, jewellery centres nationwide
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing more gemstone and jewellery-making centres across the country to enhance entrepreneurship in the mining industry and promote local value addition. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this during a tour of the Laurel School of Mining in Abuja. He commended the centre for its leadership in training jewellery…
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President Tinubu appoints Ayo Sotinrin as Managing Director of BOA
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Friday. Sotinrin, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, is expected…
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First Lady declares 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship open
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday officially declared open the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. In her opening remarks, the First Lady emphasized the importance of the championship in promoting gender equality in sports, stating that the athletes represent not just their nations but also the limitless potential of African women. “Each of you represents your…
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PCNGI rolls out key projects ahead of Democracy Day
By Kunle Sanni The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) has announced a series of milestone events leading up to Democracy Day on May 29. In a statement on Friday, the PCNGI disclosed that the initiative is part of efforts to expand affordable transportation and boost domestic gas utilization for industrialization. The initiative, which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the…
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Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Baba-Ahmed reportedly resigns
By Kunle Sanni Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly resigned from his position. According to Daily Trust on Friday, Baba-Ahmed submitted his resignation about two weeks ago. The presidency is yet to issue a statement addressing the situation. Appointed in September 2023, Baba-Ahmed served in the Office of the Vice President,…
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Governors back revised tax reform bills, Senate to pass after recess
Governors across Nigeria have endorsed the revised tax reform bills recently passed by the House of Representatives, confirming alignment with the Federal Government on the matter. Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja, stating that the bills passed on March 18 reflect the adjustments proposed by the governors after raising concerns about initial provisions—particularly…
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NAF appoints Air Commodore Ejodame as new spokesperson
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson, succeeding Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who now serves as the Director of Civil Military Relations at the Defence Headquarters. Air Commodore Ejodame, a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, brings a wealth of experience in logistics,…
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EFCC pledges to drive economic growth through anti-corruption efforts
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to leveraging its anti-corruption efforts for driving Nigeria’s economic growth. He made this statement on Thursday, during a courtesy visit by Mallam Abba Bello, the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede noted that…
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VP Shettima arrives in Dakar for Senegal’s Independence Day celebrations
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday evening to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Shettima, accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Oluwole Oke, was received at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International…
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