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Nigeria yet to tap from $110bn revenue in global bitumen market – Senator Ibrahim 

Nigeria yet to tap from $110bn revenue in global bitumen market – Senator Ibrahim 

Bode July 5, 2024
    Nigeria is yet to harness the potential for revenue generation in the 110billion dollars global bitumen market . Sen.Jimoh Ibrahim said in Abuja at a one-day public hearing on a bill for establishment of Bitumen Development Commission. The public hearing was organised by the Senate Committee on...
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Senator Natasha calls for expertise prioritisation in Mambilla Power Project Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha calls for expertise prioritisation in Mambilla Power Project

Bode July 5, 2024
  Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged the federal government to prioritise financial and technical expertise in the construction of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. Speaking on a motion sponsored by Senator Manu Ibrahim (Taraba Central), Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into...
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NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators over non-compliance with recertification process  NCAA

NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators over non-compliance with recertification process 

Bode July 5, 2024
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action against 10 private jet operators, suspending their operations due to non-compliance with the recertification process. This move is in accordance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4, which prohibits the use of...
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Tinubu mandates Presidential Economic Coordination Council to strengthen economy President Bola Tinubu and members of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the inauguration of the Council at the Presidential Villa on Thursday in Abuja

Tinubu mandates Presidential Economic Coordination Council to strengthen economy

Bode July 5, 2024
    President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), mandating it to strengthen the economy. He also inaugurated the Economic Stabilisation Programme aimed ensuring food security, improved power supply, enhanced social welfare and healthcare, increased energy production, and overall economic transformation. Speaking during the...
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Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team Tinubu and Dangote

Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team

Bode July 4, 2024
  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic situation in the country. The Council has a mix of government officials, top private sector players, and consultants including President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr...
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NUC frowns at decline in conduct of of ceremonies, special lectures as hallmark of university Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, NUC, Mr. Chris Maiyaki, addressing newsmen in Abuja.

NUC frowns at decline in conduct of of ceremonies, special lectures as hallmark of university

Bode July 4, 2024
  By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concerned about the noticeable and qualitative decline in the conduct of Ceremonies and Special Lectures which constitute the hallmark of a university and tertiary education. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this, on...
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Unemployment: NNPC foundation begins business pitching assessment for corps members NNPC Foundation for NYSC

Unemployment: NNPC foundation begins business pitching assessment for corps members

Bode July 4, 2024
  The NNPC Foundation has commenced business pitching assessment for no fewer than 2,659 corps members trained by the foundation to support their businesses through distribution of grants and start-up packs. The Managing Director, NNPC Foundation, Ms Emmanuella Arukwe, said on Thursday in Abuja that the empowerment was part...
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FG inaugurates governing councils of varsities, college of education, polytechnics Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman

FG inaugurates governing councils of varsities, college of education, polytechnics

Bode July 4, 2024
  By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal Government, on Thursday, inaugurated the new governing councils for Universities, Colleges of Education and Polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, inaugurated the Chairmen and Members of the newly constituted Governing Councils of the institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education...
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UNICEF begs states to access Child Nutrition Fund, save 9 million children Unicef

UNICEF begs states to access Child Nutrition Fund, save 9 million children

Bode July 4, 2024
  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday urged states in Nigeria to urgently provide their counterpart funding to access Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) in an effort to save about nine million children from malnutrition. “Without urgent action in 2024, UNICEF estimates that approximately nine million children under...
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Nigerian Army donates educational materials to public schools, engages students on public speaking Nigeria Army

Nigerian Army donates educational materials to public schools, engages students on public speaking

Bode July 4, 2024
  By NANA AISHA, Bauchi – The Nigerian Army on 2 July 2024 donated educational materials support to Government Day Secondary School Rimi Wintin Dada in Bauchi State. The Army gave the support during a public speaking engagement to the school as part of activities marking Nigerian Army Day...
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New executive order on local drug production, a reflection of Tinubu’s visionary leadership President Bola Tinubu

New executive order on local drug production, a reflection of Tinubu’s visionary leadership

Bode July 4, 2024
  The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has applauded the decision taken by President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order aimed at enhancing local production of pharmaceutical products, describing it as a reflection of his visionary leadership. In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Afolabi...
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