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Reps indict Hajj commission over N90bn subsidy
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria over the 2024 Hajj exercise has found the commission guilty of several infractions. Chaired by the member representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Sada Soli, the committee has submitted its report, outlining its findings and recommending reforms to prevent similar
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The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria over the 2024 Hajj exercise has found the commission guilty of several infractions. Chaired by the member representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Sada Soli, the committee has submitted its report, outlining its findings and recommending reforms to prevent similar
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Net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a press statement on Tuesday, the apex bank noted that this represents a significant jump from $3.99bn recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19bn in
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Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a press statement on Tuesday, the apex bank noted that this represents a significant jump from $3.99bn recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19bn in
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FG threatens to revoke dormant oil blocks licences
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, threatened to withdraw oil blocks from owners that have failed to develop them. This is against the backdrop of the Federal Government calling on international oil companies operating in Nigeria to ramp up investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasising that the current
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The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, threatened to withdraw oil blocks from owners that have failed to develop them. This is against the backdrop of the Federal Government calling on international oil companies operating in Nigeria to ramp up investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasising that the current
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PDP tackles AbdulRazaq for scrapping Saraki’s project
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has lambasted Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for scrapping the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency, a World Bank-assisted programme facilitated by former governor, Bukola Saraki. The PDP frowed on AbdulRazaq’s decision, removing KWASCDA, a programme designed to address critical infrastructural deficits in rural communities, from the
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The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has lambasted Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for scrapping the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency, a World Bank-assisted programme facilitated by former governor, Bukola Saraki. The PDP frowed on AbdulRazaq’s decision, removing KWASCDA, a programme designed to address critical infrastructural deficits in rural communities, from the
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NSCDC to deploy 500 men for Alaafin’s coronation
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy 500 of its personnel to ensure security at the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place in Oyo town on Saturday. The deployment is aimed at ensuring crowd control, guaranteeing security, and safeguarding critical infrastructure throughout the ceremony.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy 500 of its personnel to ensure security at the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place in Oyo town on Saturday. The deployment is aimed at ensuring crowd control, guaranteeing security, and safeguarding critical infrastructure throughout the ceremony.
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Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council
The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan
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The Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, Ambassador Simeon Uwah, has highlighted the remarkable sacrifice made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat during the 2015 general elections. Uwah described Jonathan’s decision as one of the most defining moments of democratic maturity in Africa. In the 2015 general elections, Jonathan
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I would have handled economy better than Tinubu – Obi
Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday, accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being ineffective in implementing economic policies. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, revealed this in an interview on Arise News Prime Time on Tuesday and also criticised the decision of President Tinubu
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Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday, accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being ineffective in implementing economic policies. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, revealed this in an interview on Arise News Prime Time on Tuesday and also criticised the decision of President Tinubu
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FG withdraws allocation of 1,357 housing units over default payment
The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment
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The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment
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Nigeria fortunate to have Tinubu as president – Bosun Tijani
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his
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The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, says Nigeria is fortunate to have President Bola Tinubu in the leadership saddle, saying his policies have liberalised education and resolved the fuel subsidy, which was draining the country’s resources. Tijani, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, also said his
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NECA hails NHIA chairman appointment
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has applauded the Federal Government for appointing a substantive chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority, describing it as a step toward strengthening the institution’s governance structure. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised that the success of any public scheme depends on effective leadership. “The appointment
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has applauded the Federal Government for appointing a substantive chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority, describing it as a step toward strengthening the institution’s governance structure. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised that the success of any public scheme depends on effective leadership. “The appointment
