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Tinubu flags-off reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu expressway
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, section 1, and section 1 of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway. Performing the flag-off at Sagamu, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the project, which would be completed in 24 months, would cover underpasses at Kara, Wawa, Magboro, and Arepo, while flyover bridges would be constructed at Kilometer…
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President Tinubu mourns passing of broadcast icon Professor Tom Adaba
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned broadcasting pioneer Professor Tom Adaba, extending heartfelt condolences to his family, the government, and the people of Kogi State. Professor Adaba, the first Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), passed away at the age of 83. His contributions to Nigeria’s broadcast industry were vast,…
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VON, NADDC collaborate to promote Nigeria’s automobile sector
Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have collaborated to promote the growth of the country’s automotive sector. During a courtesy visit to NADDC’s Director General, Olawemimo Osanipin, VON’s Director General, Mr. Jibril Ndace, led a delegation and emphasized the purpose of the visit. Ndace said that it was to collaborate with the council…
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FTAN proposes National Tourism Summit to advance industry growth
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has proposed a National Tourism Summit to develop strategies for advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by FTAN executives to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja over the weekend. Leading the delegation, FTAN President Mr. Nkereuwem Onung…
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NITDA, Flutterwave, Alami sign MoU to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic partnership with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and Alami a private limited liability company with focus on empowering young entrepreneurs and SMEs in the technology and creative industries. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to drive digital transformation and strengthen Nigeria’s economy. This collaboration aligns with NITDA’s commitment…
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia set to partner on infrastructure development
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have taken a major step toward deepening economic cooperation, with both nations set to collaborate on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and industrial growth. This follows a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), led by its CEO, Sultan…
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VP Shettima urges states to strengthen Human Capital Development implementation
…calls for nationwide data survey to track progress on key indicators By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged governors across Nigeria’s 36 states to intensify the implementation of Human Capital Development (HCD) programs, emphasizing that the country’s future depends more on the strength of its workforce than on its natural resources. Speaking at the HCD Steering Committee meeting…
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IBB’s confession that my father won June 12, 1993 presidential election ‘can now lay the matter to rest’ – Hafsat
Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of late businessman and political icon, MKO Abiola, has reacted to former military ruler, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (Rtd.) confession that her father won the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Speaking in response to Babangida’s revelation at the launch of his memoir in Abuja on Wednesday, February 20, 2025, Hafsat welcomed the acknowledgment, stating that it…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches empowerment initiative for 18,500 women nationwide
…program targets economic independence for grassroots women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the North Central Zone Women’s Empowerment Programme, an initiative under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs). The program aims to empower 18,500…
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Tinubu commends Babangida for admitting Abiola won 1993 June 12 election
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has praised former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, for publicly acknowledging, for the first time in 32 years, that the late M.K.O. Abiola won the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, and the fundraising event for the IBB Presidential Library Project…
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