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CreditCorp disburses consumer loans to over 100,000 Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni – The Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CreditCorp) has announced the disbursement of consumer credit facilities to more than 100,000 Nigerians, including about 35,000 federal and state civil servants. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Uzoma Nwagba, made this known on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Nwagba explained that barely six months after…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima opens Public-Private Partnership summit in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Abuja opened the PPP Summit on behalf of President Tinubu. Shettima said the Federal Government would fast-track approvals for viable projects. The VP wrote in a social media post: “On behalf of my boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I today declared open the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership Summit, held at the State House…
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FG pledges support for responsible online journalism
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a free, responsible, and vibrant press in the digital era, urging online publishers to embrace ethical standards and help combat the spread of fake news and misinformation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave this assurance in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of…
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Uwais’ reign as CJN shaped Nigeria’s constitutional foundations, says Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Uwais, describing him as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s constitutional development and democratic journey. Osinbajo said the Supreme Court under Uwais delivered some of the most consequential judgments in Nigeria’s history. Justice Uwais, who died on June 6 at the age of 88,…
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to food safety at 2025 World Food Safety Day
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its commitment to food safety as a critical component of public health and national development, marking the 2025 World Food Safety Day with a call for collective responsibility across the food supply chain. In her opening remarks, Pharmacist Olubunmi Aribeana, Director of the Food and Drug Services Department, emphasised that…
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Tinubu urges smarter use of sovereign wealth for Africa’s growth
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has urged African nations to work together and deploy their sovereign wealth funds more strategically to address the continent’s infrastructure deficit, strengthen climate resilience, and create jobs for its rapidly growing youth population. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday in Abuja, President Tinubu made the call while declaring open the 4th…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima opens 4th Annual Africa Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday in Abuja declared open the 4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum. During the ceremony, Shettima called for greater cooperation among African countries to promote trade and drive development. On his social media page, the Vice President wrote: “Representing my boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier today, I declared open the 4th…
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BREAKING: Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday, urges peace amid rising tensions
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on the people and leaders of Benue State to embrace peace and unity, emphasizing the importance of resolving internal differences amicably. Speaking on Monday at the official commissioning of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, President Tinubu said, “The leadership of the people of Benue must try to maintain peace among…
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VP Shettima arrives for Africa Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF). This was contained in a post on X by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to the Vice President. The meeting brings together key stakeholders from across the continent to discuss strategic investment opportunities and…
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