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Sep
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria

President Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality etc Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, made the call while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,…
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Sep
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
16 Key Decisions Taken By President Tinubu At Monday’s FEC Meeting

16 Key Decisions Taken By President Tinubu At Monday’s FEC Meeting

FGN, News Flash
16 Key Decisions Taken By Tinubu At Monday’s FEC Meeting President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock villa. The meeting had in attendance Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; as well as other members of the Council. Below are the highlights of the meeting: The meeting reviewed the flooding in some parts of the country, especially the one that destroyed almost 50 per cent of Maiduguri in Borno State. The meeting backed the President’s…
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Sep
22
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Breaks Silence On Outcome Of Edo Governorship Election

President Tinubu Breaks Silence On Outcome Of Edo Governorship Election

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu Breaks Silence On Outcome Of Edo Guber Election President Bola Tinubu has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he termed a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free governorship election in Edo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory. “I commend INEC and our security agencies for their tireless efforts,” Tinubu said. “INEC has once again demonstrated its commitment to organizing free and fair elections in our country.” President Tinubu praised APC national…
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Sep
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
N70,000 Minimum Wage: President Tinubu Betrayed Labour Using Fuel Price – NLC

N70,000 Minimum Wage: President Tinubu Betrayed Labour Using Fuel Price – NLC

FGN, Labour, News Flash
N70,000 Minimum Wage: How Tinubu Betrayed Labour Using Fuel Price – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu betrayed organised labour, using the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, as bait. The organised labour stated that at the negotiation which informed the acceptance of N70,000 by the organised labour, President Tinubu offered the option not to increase the petrol price. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said this during the opening of a two-day workshop in Lagos titled “Minimum Wage Implementation Workshop, Southern Zone.” Ajaero said there were attempts to distract the attention of the…
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Sep
20
2024
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Presidency Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration

Presidency Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration

FGN, News Flash
FG Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration The Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume revealed this during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the 2024 Independence Day Celebration. The committee will plan, organize, and execute all sanctioned activities to honour the nation’s independence. Nigeria, which achieved independence from British rule in 1960,…
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Sep
18
2024
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FGN Unveils $100 Billion Creative Economy Growth Plan, Target 2 Million Jobs

FGN Unveils $100 Billion Creative Economy Growth Plan, Target 2 Million Jobs

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Unveils $100 Billion Creative Economy Growth Plan, Target 2 Million Jobs The Federal Government has launched an eight-point plan to generate at least $100 billion and create over two million jobs from Nigeria’s creative economy yearly. The plan, unveiled by the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, at a roundtable for local and international investors in Lagos, has the potential to grow Nigeria’s creative economy by 400% by 2027, positioning the sector to leapfrog in the long term. According to the Minister, the 8-Point Plan and Roadmap include initiatives such as skills development, policy…
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Sep
18
2024
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First Lady Of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric

First Lady Of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric

FGN, News Flash, People Reorientation
Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Bamidele, who went home with a prize of ₦25m, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady. In her keynote address at the unveiling of the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric and announcement of the winner of the competition held on Monday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Tinubu explained…
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Sep
16
2024
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President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria after a successful working visit to China and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made known by the special adviser to the president on Social media, Dada Olusegun, on Sunday night. Recall that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to the president revealed on Saturday that Mr President will return to Abuja on Sunday after a two-week official trip to China and the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu left Abuja for China on August 29 but stopped in Dubai before arriving…
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Sep
14
2024
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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security
FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…
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