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Tinubu celebrates Adeoye’s AU election victory, reaffirms commitment to security
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to shaping Africa’s peace and security landscape following key electoral victories at the African Union (AU). In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Tinubu congratulated Ambassador Bankole Adeoye on his re-election as AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security. The president praised Adeoye’s leadership in conflict resolution, governance, and…
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At Fidelity SME Hub, Youth Minister, Olawande, calls for more private sector interventions
The Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande attended the official launch of the Fidelity SME Hub in Lagos, with a charge to private sector stakeholders to collaborate with government entities to deliver enduring impacts. The Minister, while giving his remarks highlighted the numerous initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund, Nigerian Youth Academy, and…
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FG applauds IFC’s $50M investment in Lagos Free Zone
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has commended the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its confidence in Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the corporation’s $50 million equity investment in the Lagos Free Zone. The investment, an initiative by Tolaram, aims to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deep-sea port-based private special economic zone. It reinforces…
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Speaker Abbas urges NWDC to conduct needs assessment
By Kunle Sanni The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has tasked the newly established North West Development Commission (NWDC) with conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to identify priority intervention areas as the commission begins operations. Speaking at the inauguration of the House Committee on North West Development Commission on Wednesday at the National Assembly, Speaker Abbas emphasized…
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FG committed to dispute-free construction industry – Minister Dangiwa
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a dispute-free environment in Nigeria’s construction industry. Dangiwa made this statement while receiving members of the Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators (ICIArb) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Acknowledging the institute’s expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, mediation, and…
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Oluremi Tinubu reaffirms commitment to women empowerment, lauds DSS for promoting gender balance
By Kunle Sanni First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her dedication to empowering women and promoting their inclusion in leadership roles across the country. During a courtesy visit from a Department of State Security (DSS) delegation led by Deputy Director-General Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja at the State House Presidential Villa, Senator Tinubu emphasized the Tinubu administration’s commitment to advancing…
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President Tinubu commends Google CEO for advancing AI, digital transformation in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has praised Google CEO Sundar Pichai for the company’s commitment to advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in Nigeria. During a meeting with the Google team in Paris on Wednesday, President Tinubu, accompanied by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, discussed a strategic partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s technological…
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FG inaugurates governing boards for South East, North West Development Commissions
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing boards of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the North West Development Commission (NWDC), marking a significant step toward regional development and economic transformation. Speaking at the event in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh emphasized that the commissions were established to address regional disparities, foster…
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FG inaugurates Ministerial Committee to drive anti-corruption strategy
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022–2026 Ministerial Committee to combat corruption and enhance the effectiveness of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who presided over the inauguration, emphasized that corruption remains one of the most significant threats to Nigeria’s development, eroding public trust,…
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FG urged to ban parallel market FX trading as Naira depreciation worsens
By Kunle Sanni Amid Nigeria’s ongoing foreign exchange (FX) crisis, Muhammad Jibrin Barde, former PDP governorship candidate for Gombe State in 2023, has urged the Federal Government to criminalize black-market currency trading, describing it as economic sabotage. In a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s FX challenges, Barde argued that unregulated currency traders play a significant role in the persistent devaluation of…
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