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Month: January 2024

Adeleke pledges support to NSCDC in combating crime in Osun

Adeleke commended personnel of the NSCDC for always dressing decently and their display of professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has pledged support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in fighting crime in the state. Adeleke made the pledge when he received the new state…

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UN urges FG to make education centre of peace-building

The UN said education is a key driver of gender equality, economic growth, and social development, but remains inaccessible to many Nigerian children. The United Nations (UN) in Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to place education at the centre of its Peace Building processes to ensure an enduring culture of peace in the country….

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UN chief condemns Israel’s rejection of 2-state solution in ending Gaza war

In addition, Guterres said settler violence was also another major concern, noting that the demolition and seizure of Palestinian-owned houses and other structures continues. UN Secretary-General António Guterres says any refusal to accept a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict “must be firmly rejected”. Guterres, in his speech delivered to the UN Security Council, said…

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Kogi senator tackles Ndume over relocation of CBN, FAAN to Lagos

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) had on Monday condemned the relocation Senator Karimi Sunday (APC-Kogi), has justified the relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos by the Federal Government. Sunday, who represents Kogi-West at the National Assembly, stated this in…

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CBN pledges to support investment, special economic zones

Cardoso pledged to tackle the challenges in order to enable them to attract more funds and job opportunities for Nigerians. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to support the Federal Government to implement an investment promotion strategy to facilitate investment flow into the economy. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this…

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Court restrains IGP, DSS from withdrawing Rivers lawmakers security details

Justice Okorowo made an order of interlocutory injunction restraining INEC and the House of Assembly from declaring vacant or taking any step to declare vacant the seats of the lawmakers. A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, gave an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and the Department of State…

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122 bag first class as FUNAAB holds 31st convocation

The vice-chancellor further stated that a total of 3,574 students would be graduating at the convocation, scheduled for Saturday. Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Wednesday, said that 122 students of the institution would be graduating with First Class during the institution’s 31st convocation. Kehinde disclosed this at a news conference…

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American Corners reinforce vibrant US-Nigeria relationship — Blinken

Blinken said he was aware that many Nigerians wanted to acquire new skills and spend time in the U.S. studying, working or engaging in other activities. U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says American Corners reinforce the incredibly vibrant relationship between Nigeria and the U.S. He said that Nigeria had more space than any other…

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NGX All-Share Index crosses 100,000 mark, up 3%

The Acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO) attributed the trend of positive performances recorded by the capital market to President Bola Tinubu Government’s reforms. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index on Wednesday rose by three per cent or 2,954.14 points to the 100,000 mark, closing at 101,571.11. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

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FCT: Wike mobilises traditional leaders in fight against insecurity

The Chairman, FCT Council of Chiefs and Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Adamu Yunusa, assured the minister of the council’s full support. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has enlisted the support of traditional leaders to strengthen the fight against insecurity in the federal capital. Wike said during a security meeting with the FCT Council of Chiefs and…

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