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Dec

2023

Nigeria Army Chief, Lagbaja, Accepts Military Error In Kaduna Attack

FGN, Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Army Chief, Taoreed Lagbaja, Opens Up On Military Error In Kaduna Attack The Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Army, Taoreed Lagbaja, has apologised for a drone strike that mistakenly killed no fewer than 88 worshippers in Tudun Biri, Kaduna state. Lagbaja made the apology during a visit to the affected community on Tuesday. He said the military has launched a thorough inquiry into the incident to ascertain and identify areas of deficiency that led to the incident. According to Lagbaja, the army’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detachment observed the movement of terrorists at Ligarma, an area notorious for being…

Dec

2023

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Nigerian Billionaire’s Company Hands Over N336bn Bridge To Federal Government After Completion Tuesday, December 05, 2023

FGN, News Flash, Works

Nigerian Billionaire's Company Hands Over N336bn Bridge to Nigerian Government After Completion Tuesday, December 05, 2023 The federal government has received the Second Niger Bridge valued at N336 billion from Julius Berger. The project is a 1.6-kilometre bridge that runs from Anambra state through to Delta state Filling stations, restaurants, supper markets, and other facilities are expected to follow the project. The Second Niger Bridge, valued at N336 billion, has been officially handed over to the Federal Government. The project was delivered by renowned construction company Julius Berger, which Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga partially owns. Nigeria's minister of Works highlighted…

Dec

2023

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COP28: FGN Caters To ‘Tiny Portion’ Of Delegates, Tinubu Slams Critics, Denies Wasteful Spending On Entourage

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash

COP28: FG Caters To ‘Tiny Portion’ Of Delegates, Tinubu Slams Critics, Denies Wasteful Spending On Entourage The President Bola Tinubu administration on Sunday denied sponsoring over 1,000 delegates to participate at the Conference of the Party (COP28) climate change summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The federal government added that it only sponsored a ‘tiny portion’ of delegates to the event. Some critics on social media criticised the federal government’s alleged wasteful spending after several reports emerged showing the delegates list by visiting countries. The delegates that graced this year’s summit in Dubai is arguably one of the largest…

Dec

2023

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I Look Forward To Working With You – Tinubu’s Aide On Students’ Engagement Congratulates NANS President, Senate President-Elect(Seyi Tinubu Faction)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics

I Look Forward To Working With You – Tinubu’s Aide On Students’ Engagement Congratulates NANS President, Senate President-Elect(Seyi Tinubu Faction) Comrade Asefon Sunday, the senior special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students engagements has congratulated the new leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS. Asefon, via his ‘X’ handle said the victory of Comr. Emonefe Lucky as NANS President is remarkable achievement, reflects the trust and confidence that Nigerian students have placed in him. He furthered that his office is ready to work effectively with the students leaders to address challenges that is facing Nigerian students. See the…

Dec

2023

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President Tinubu Travelled With Over 1400 Delegates On Multi Billion-Naira Junket To Dubai COP-28 Conference

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu takes over 1,400 delegates on multibillion-naira junket to Dubai COP-28 conference Barely a year after condemning the proposed emission cut to Nigeria and other African countries, President Bola Tinubu this week travelled to the United Arab Emirates for a climate summit with over 1,400 delegates from Nigeria. According to the United Nations, this year’s Conference of the Parties will be held from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The body released a list of participants from Nigeria who would be taking part in the event, which ranged from people in the president’s office to…

Dec

2023

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2024 Budget: Ex-Presidents, Former VPs, Others Get N13.8 Billion Upkeep Allowance

FGN, Economy, News Flash, Politics

Budget: Ex-presidents, former VPs, others get N13.8bn upkeep allowance The Federal Government has earmarked a total of N13,805,814,220 for the upkeep of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, Chiefs of General Staff, retired heads of service, permanent secretaries, as well as retired heads of government agencies and parastatals in the 2024 fiscal year. The beneficiaries include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, as well as ex-vice-presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo and Prof Yemi Osinbajo. Also expected to benefit from the windfall are ex-military Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and General Abdusalami Abubakar, as well as a…

Dec

2023

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2024 Budget Details Released: See What Each Ministry, Tetfund, NDDC, Others Will Get

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

2024 BUDGET DETAILS released after backlash: See what each ministry, TETFund, NDDC, others will getPresident Tinubu presenting the 2024 Budget to the National Assembly The Senate has released the sectoral allocations of the N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 fiscal year. This is coming amid the controversy over the sketchy details of the budget President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Our correspondent observed that lawmakers were only provided copies of the president’s speech during debate on the budget, a development some members of parliament described as strange. Legislators had raised concerns over the non-availability of the…

Dec

2023

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FG Targets Production Of 31 Million Metric Tones Of Grain In 2024

Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG Targets Production Of 31 Million Metric Tones Of Grain in 2024 The federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture has stated that it hopes to produce around 31 million metric tonnes of grains in 2024 as part of efforts to combat food inflation across the country and address President Tinubu’s food security emergency. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi stated this during the opening session of the 6th edition of Seed Connect Conference and Exhibition with the theme ‘’ Global Declaration of Food Emergency – The Role of the Seed Industry…

Nov

2023

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My Administration Working Towards Full University Autonomy – President Tinubu

Education, FGN, News Flash

President Tinubu Pledges Full University Autonomy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration was working towards the introduction of the policy that will grant full autonomy to universities. President Tinubu represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh said this in Benin at the weekend during the 48th convocation of the University of Benin. He said he was convinced that university autonomy would enhance the quality of university education. “University autonomy transfers the responsibility performance directly to the individual institution. This administration believes that this is the right step in the right direction,” he said. The president…

Nov

2023

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Tinubu Appoints Ex-Minister, 9 Others On The Board of Federal Ministry Of Finance Incorporated

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Again, Tinubu Appoints Ex-Minister, 9 Others AttNews reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday. The names Board members are: (1) Dr. Shamsudeen Usman — Board Chairman (2) Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang — CEO/Managing Director (3) Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Executive Director, Portfolio Management (4) Mr. Femi Ogunseinde — Executive Director, Investment Management (5) Mrs. Oluwakemi Owonubi — Executive Director, Risk (6) Mrs. Fatima Nana Mede —…