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Feb

2024

President Tinubu Meets Brazil’s President In Ethiopia

Tinubu Meets Brazil’s President In Ethiopia President Bola Tinubu met with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the sidelines of the African Union General Assembly in Ethopia. According to a post on the official X handle of the President on Sunday, both leaders discussed ways to enhance trade, commercial and cultural relations between Nigeria and Brazil. The caption read, “President Bola Tinubu had a bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, where both leaders discussed ways to enhance trade, commercial and cultural relations between Nigeria and Brazil including increasing trade volumes, investing in agriculture and aviation,…

Feb

2024

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Tinubu Gets African Union Champion Appointment

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu Gets African Union Appointment President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership against the backdrop of his ambitious, innovative, and people-focused efforts in the sector. In recognition of President Tinubu’s commitment to train 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide within 16 months and to double the number of primary health facilities in communities across all local government areas of the federation from 8,800 to over 17,000 over the next three years; his doubling of health personnel enrollment capacity from accredited nursing and midwifery institutions to…

Feb

2024

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Cost Of Living In Nigeria, Lowest In Africa – Presidency

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, News Flash

Nigerian Cost Of Living Lowest In Africa – Presidency Amid the soaring rate of inflation, the Presidency on Sunday claimed that Nigerians are enjoying the lowest living costs in Africa. It also said the administration of President Bola Tinubu was focused on “solving our economic and security challenges,” and while admitting that his reforms would cause “immediate pains, but will usher in an era of prosperity in the medium and long terms.” The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made these assertions in a statement he signed titled ‘Atiku Abubakar and his new hobby.’…

Feb

2024

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ASUU Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Chapter Declares Indefinite Strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University branch (ASUU-BSU), has declared an indefinite strike. This is to address longstanding issues related to better conditions of service. The move follows the failure of the Benue State University (BSU) Administration to meet the demands of the union despite previous agreements. The union had suspended a similar strike on June 26, 2023, after assurances were given by the state government and the university’s management that the union’s demands would be addressed. In a joint statement issued by the Branch chairman, Comrade Kwaghfan Tarnongo, and Secretary, Terrumun…

Jan

2024

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National Examination Council(NECO) Officially Opens Portal For 2024 Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

The National Examinations Council(NECO) Officially Opens Portal For 2024 Exams The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially opened the registration portal for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), a crucial assessment for admission into federal unity colleges across the country. The registration process, which began on January 15, is set to conclude on April 20, according to a statement released by the NECO registrar, Dantani Wushishi. Aspiring candidates can register for the NCEE by paying a registration fee of N4,750. The examination itself is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024. The NECO registrar emphasized the importance of…

Jan

2024

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Betta Edu Confident In The Investigative Process, Disapproved Protests By Supporters

FGN, Humanitarian, News Flash, Politics

Following recent developments, would like to thank various stakeholders for their immense support since the unfortunate chain of events at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Dr Betta Edu remains committed and confident in the investigative process instituted by President Bola Tinubu and is cooperating fully with relevant authorities. The Minister has however been made aware of several efforts by individuals, supporters and others to organise public prayers, road walk and or protests to show public support. We wish to use this medium to state that such efforts are not approved by her or any member of her…

Jan

2024

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FG Set To Constitute Minimum Wage Committee

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash

💥BOOM The Federal Government Are Set To Constitute A Minimum Wage Committee To Dialogue With Labour Union And Review The Current N30k Minimum Wage. ●NLC Also Constituted A Negotiation Team And Awaits The Resumption Of Negotiations. ●Governor's Forum Would Be Involved In The Negotiation Process This Time. ●The Senate Is Ready To Support The Push For A New Minimum Wage. ●Federal Government Promises To Settle The N35k Wage Award Agreement Reached With NLC. ●A New Minimum Wage Should Be In Motion By April 1st 2024. Fingers Crossed !!!

Jan

2024

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FG Relocates Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria Headquarters To Lagos

FGN, News Flash, Transportation

FG Relocates Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria Headquarters To Lagos The federal government has relocated the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to Lagos. This was revealed in a memo signed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku. The memo read: ”The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed that the Headquarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) should be relocated from Abuja to Lagos. ”Consequent upon the above, you are requested to provide the implication of the relocation to the management.” The memo was dated 15th of January, 2024.

Jan

2024

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Presidency: Things To Expect In 2024

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics

💥BOOM Things To Expect In 2024 : ●An Operational Port-Harcourt Oil Refinery.●An Operational Dangote .●New Minimum Wage .●Student's Loan .●Agricultural Revolution.●Increase In Crude Oil Production .●More Investments From Foreign. Countries And Companies .●Improved Electricity Supply.●Improved Security Across Nigeria .●Relaunch Of NPOWER .●AKK Gas Pipeline.●Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Line .●Protecting Our Pipelines Through Technological Means.●Many More MAY NIGERIA SUCCEED

Jan

2024

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DisCos Warned Against Extorting Communities For Transformer, Other Electrical Repairs

Business, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

Minister Warns DisCos Against Extorting Communities For Transformer, Other Electrical Repairs The Tinubu administration has finally warned electricity Distribution Companies of Nigeria (DisCos) against their disturbing penchant of asking residents of communities to contribute funds to buy electricity transformers and other materials on their own. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the warning against the misnomer at a meeting with the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBDEC) during a facility tour in Oyo State. The minister said the Buhari administration is always committed to providing every need of the people to improve their living standard. He also expressed disappointment…