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Mar

14

2025

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Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

FGN, News Flash, Transportation

Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the country’s six geopolitical zones. He wrote, “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. “This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone…

Mar

13

2025

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Ohafia LGA Mayor, Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Welcomes Renewed Hope Initiative To Ohafia

Agriculture, FGN, Ohafia LGA, Youths

Earlier yesterday, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, welcomed the Renewed Hope Initiative to Ohafia, marking a significant milestone in the local government agricultural development. This innovative program, launched in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to empower young farmers through the Young Farmers Club, Nigeria, an initiative championed by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. During the event, the Representative of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, highlighted the vital role agriculture…

Mar

12

2025

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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made the call during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum. “I am here by the grace of God, appreciating your support, prayers, and…

Mar

12

2025

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EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

Crime, FGN, News Flash

EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The EFCC noted that the firms are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the EFCC, both regulatory bodies confirmed in separate correspondences…

Mar

11

2025

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President Tinubu Unveils National Youth Confab Planning Committee

FGN, News Flash, Youths

President Tinubu Unveils National Youth Confab Planning Committee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that the government’s policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the next generation. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress, Tinubu urged young Nigerians to take ownership of the country’s development. “You are the hope of this country. Everything hangs on your future,” the President told the committee members, emphasizing that his administration’s decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies, were aimed at ensuring…

Mar

11

2025

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‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’s -Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’ – Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed to strengthen the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population. “I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this…

Mar

10

2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N100bn Worth Of Confiscated Medicines

FGN, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC destroys N100bn worth of confiscated medicines On Saturday, March 8, NAFDAC destroyed expired, falsified, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market during a recent three-week enforcement operation. The destruction took place at the Lapite Dumpsite in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the confiscated products valued at an estimated ₦100 billion. Several suspects were apprehended during the exercise, and those found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Source: X @NafdacAgency

Mar

09

2025

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ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of licences for the construction of three new refineries. The NMDPRA, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said the new facilities will add 140,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity. It was noted that a 100,000 bpd refinery license was granted to Eghudu Refinery Ltd in Edo State, and a 30,000 bpd refinery license was granted to MB Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Ltd in Delta State. The third…

Mar

08

2025

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Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposed N942 billion budget from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Tinubu insisted on cutting costs and suggested using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the exercise. During a meeting at the State House on February 24, 2025, with NPC officials led by Chairman Nasir Kwarra, the President promised to set up a committee to review the budget and align it with the government’s…

Mar

08

2025

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FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing, Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Presidency, Security

FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing,Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing,Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals The Federal Government has designated the Finland-based leader of the Autopilot faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa and 14 other individuals and a business entity as terrorism financiers. The government also designated Lakurawa as a terrorist group.The decision was based on the affected individuals' alleged involvement in funding and supporting terrorist activities. The declaration followed the meeting of the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, a body led by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, which…