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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating that it was a necessary move to prevent the country from collapsing. He acknowledged the hardship it caused due to a subsequent increase in petrol prices, but emphasized that it was essential for the nation's...
President Bola Tinubu offered assurance to Nigerians that despite the current challenges, better days lie ahead. Speaking during a meeting with Southwest Muslim leaders, Tinubu emphasized the need for sacrifice in the quest for Nigeria's restoration. Receiving a delegation led by the President...
Here are 12 things to know about the Nigerian government's Conditional Cash Transfer: Expansion of National Social Register: The Federal Government is expanding the National Social Register to include pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. Removing...
The Federal Government of Nigeria is expanding its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme, aiming to accommodate pensioners and ex-servicemen while removing those who have crossed the poverty line from the beneficiary list. They are also disqualifying individuals without National Identification...
Image Credit: Governo Italiano Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has announced the end of her nearly ten-year relationship with Andrea Giambruno, a television journalist known for making controversial and inappropriate comments. Meloni expressed gratitude for the years they...
Athan Achonu, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for Imo State, affirmed that even incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma's wealth cannot deter him from pursuing his political ambition. Addressing speculations that he might be a placeholder candidate, Achonu emphasized that he is committed...
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, announced that a comprehensive overhaul of the Third Mainland Bridge's asphalt layers will begin in late January 2024. This repair work is long overdue as no significant maintenance has been conducted on the bridge for the...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to deploy 46,084 staff for the off-cycle governorship election in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu announced this during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. Additionally...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized the crucial role non-state actors (NSAs) must play in national and economic development, acknowledging its own challenges, including a significant revenue deficit that has impacted its ability to pay salaries. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the...
Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has announced plans to pay the fines of over 4,000 inmates, totaling more than five hundred million naira, to secure their release and alleviate prison congestion. The minister's actions come as part of a broader effort to address the issue...
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