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NIGERIA, INDONESIA STRENGTHEN DEFENCE COOPERATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Army has pledged to deepen defence cooperation with Indonesia in professional training, technology and operational effectiveness. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, made this known on Thursday when
INEC ASSURES AU OF TRANSPARENT AND CREDIBLE 2027 ELECTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the African Union (AU) that Nigeria will conduct a transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful General Election in 2027. INEC Chairman, Professor
NIGERIA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR WTO AND GLOBAL TRADE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, stressing the importance of global cooperation in promoting economic growth. Vice President Kashim Shettima
AON DEMANDS REVIEW OF 54 AVIATION CHARGES, BETTER AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has called for a review of the 54 charges imposed on Nigerian airlines, saying the costs are affecting the profitability and competitiveness
ALAUSA ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REGULATE INTERNET ACCESS FOR UNDER-16S By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government plans to regulate internet access for children below 16 years as part of efforts to strengthen online protection
ALAUSA, UNESCO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON EDUCATION REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has urged UNESCO to deepen its partnership with Nigeria in implementing reforms aimed at transforming the country’s education sector. Alausa made the call in Abuja
EBONYI LAWMAKER DEFENDS GOVERNOR, DENIES GENOCIDE CLAIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Chinedu Ogah has defended Francis Ogbonna’s actions in addressing communal conflicts in Ebonyi State, emphasizing that recent curfews and interventions were aimed at restoring peace and stability. Briefing journalists in Abuja,
TINUBU ORDERS DIRECT REMITTANCE OF OIL, GAS REVENUES TO FEDERATION ACCOUNT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a sweeping Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, aiming to plug leakages, boost
TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL REFORM BILL, SIGNALS FRESH PUSH FOR CREDIBLE POLLS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Reform Bill into law at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
ZAMFARA ASSEMBLY DISSOLVES COMMITTEES, ADOPTS CAPACITY BUILDING MEASURES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Zamfara State House of Assembly has dissolved all its standing committees and approved new capacity-building measures to enhance legislative effectiveness. The measures include developing a legislative agenda, oversight tools,