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Day: August 21, 2023

Minister of Works Umahi vows to be alive to his job

Umahi vows that the bureaucratic tendencies of the ministry will change under his leadership. Dave Umahi, the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, said that the building and construction industry under his watch would prioritise the use of local content in the delivery of its works. Umahi said this in Abuja on Monday while addressing…

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Unilorin’s new students to resume in October

The university has charged all the successful candidates to always be of good conduct. Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, has assured parents and other stakeholders that all newly-admitted students would resume for their various academic programmes in October. Egbewole gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Ilorin. He…

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New Minister of Justice Fagbemi pledges to follow the rules

Fagbemi says he will operate an open door policy and welcome constructive criticism. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the new Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, says he will anchor his leadership on President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. Fagbemi said this as he resumed as Nigeria’s 24th Attorney-General, succeeding Abubakar Malami, who served…

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Soludo will distribute rice to 300,000 Anambra households before 2024

Governor Soludo is rolling out post-subsidy palliatives for Anambra residents. Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced an interim response strategy to cushion the impact of petroleum subsidy removal on the citizens. Soludo said this in a state broadcast in Awka on Monday. He said the fundamental re-setting of the macroeconomic framework which Nigeria was…

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Angel and Cross tie for Pardon Me Please nominations on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

Ex-love interests clash over a race for immunity. Angel and Cross go head-to-head during this week’s Pardon Me Please nominations on Big Brother Naija. Many had thought this week the Soma and Angel ship will wear the crown as the immunity keepers from this week’s evictions. But the nominations took a dramatic turn of events…

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Malta Guinness brings good vibes to Bole Fest 2023

#FeatureByMaltaGuinness Malta Guinness, Africa’s number one premium malt drink, the non-alcoholic beverage sponsor of the recently concluded Bole Festival 2023, delighted attendees with pure goodness at the 2-day event held at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt. The brand flawlessly infused the event with an unparalleled burst of energy, vitality, and goodness as it brought its…

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Minister of Finance Edun vows to drive Nigeria’s economy to next level

Edun says the country’s economy will stabilise if the steps outlined by President Bola Tinubu are followed. The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has assumed duty, promising to drive Nigeria’s economy to the next level. He said this at the welcome ceremony organised by members of staff of the ministry…

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Dele Alake says Tinubu made him Solid Minerals Minister to shock Nigerians

Alake says the President knows he has a “demonstrable sense of responsibility and courage to drive the agenda.” The minister of solid minerals, Dele Alake has explained the reason he was deployed to the Ministry of Solid Minerals instead of the Ministry of Information. Alake said his expertise, track records and sense of responsibility propelled…

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Minister Bosun Tijani wants to connect Nigerians to opportunities

The minister has vowed to build on the gains recorded so far in the ministry. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that Nigeria has the opportunity to compete with other countries digitally not just other sectors. Tijani, speaking with the Heads of Agencies and other stakeholders under the…

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Governor slashes tuition fees in Kaduna schools after public outcry

The state government complained that high fees had impacted school enrolment and retention. The Kaduna State Government has announced the downward review of tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions. Governor Uba Sani announced the measure during an interactive session with newsmen in Kaduna on Monday. Sani said that the review was in response to public…

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