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Reps probe N141bn tractor deal after non-delivery of equipment

17 December 2024

It also mandated the Committee to investigate the N138.61bn agreement signed by the Federal Government and the AFTRADE DMCC for the establishment of a tractor assembly plant in Nigeria. The House arrived at the resolution following the adoption of a motion at plenary sponsored by the member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency, Kwara State,  Saba Adam. […]

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Oyetola seeks stricter safety measures to reduce boat accidents 

17 December 2024

This is contained in a statement by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Muhammad Zakari. The incident involved a commercial wooden boat conveying approximately 70 to 80 passengers, which capsized while crossing the River Benue en route to Odenyi in the Nasarawa Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Reports suggest the victims, […]

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FG renames UniAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University

16 December 2024

This was made known by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while addressing newsmen after the council held its last meeting for 2024 at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Read Also: President Tinubu postpones FEC meeting Idris said, the process will have to go to the National Assembly for all legislative work […]

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World Bank may approve $500m loan to Nigeria today

13 December 2024

According to information obtained from the Washington-based institution, the loan is for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project—Scale Up. It is designed to bridge the gap between rural communities and the broader marketplace, facilitating smoother access to agricultural markets, schools, and hospitals and promoting social cohesion among rural populations. Earlier reports has it that […]

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FG threatens to demolish illegal structures on Lagos shoreline

12 December 2024

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba. The ultimatum was delivered by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, following his inspection of the Lagos Lagoon Estates and other shoreline fronts. Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, […]

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US Embassy Issues New Directive For Nigerian Visa Applicants

11 December 2024

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025.

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Bill To End Exportation Of Raw Materials Scales Second Reading In Senate

10 December 2024

A bill seeking to mandate domestic processing of at least 30 percent of raw materials before exportation has passed its second reading in the Senate.

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NELFUND disburses over N104bn, targets 2.1m students

10 December 2024

The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at the inauguration and induction of members of the SERVICOM unit and committee in Abuja. His projection comes one week after data obtained from NELFUND showed that it has disbursed over N104bn to 613,734 students from Nigerian tertiary institutions since commencement. The disbursed funds encompass institutional […]

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Oluyede assumes command of Nigerian Army

9 December 2024

Recall, Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 30 October in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had on 1 November handed him the insignia of office in an unusual ceremony, in line with the Armed Forces Act. The symbolic lowering […]

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FG disowns fake ambassadorial nominees list

9 December 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the public to disregard a fake list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media. In a statement issued and signed by the Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, it clarified that no such appointments had been made and emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the […]

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