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World Bank $750M Support will Compliment FG’s Social Investment, Job Creation, Poverty Reduction Programmes – Osinbajo
As part of the Buhari Administration’s plan to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years, the World Bank supported COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus also known as NG-CARES, will also leverage on existing job creation, wealth creation and poverty reduction programmes at the community level. These include programmes such as State […]
First NEC Meeting of the year Focuses on Sustainable Ease of Doing Business, Demographic Transition, Others
Determined to consolidate the gains of the previous subnational surveys on Nigeria’s business climate, the National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its first meeting for the year, firmly supporting the second iteration of the Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report which is to be launched in the second quarter of 2022. This was among other […]
President Buhari Inaugurates Kawo Flyover, Other Projects in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the 800-metre long flyover in Kawo, Kaduna State, recounting how he narrowly escaped a targeted bomb attack in the vicinity in 2014. Reminiscing on the unfortunate incident, which claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians, the President said he remains grateful to God for sparing his life on that […]
President Buhari Says Democratic Principles Must Guide Democratic Choices
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday in Kafanchan, Kaduna State underlined his resolve to consolidate the country’s political system to improve the quality of the people’s lives because “the people matter.” In an address at the palace of Alhaji Muhammadu Isa 11, the Emir of Jama’a, President Buhari said “we are doing our efforts to consolidate the […]
We will Defeat Evil Forces Contesting the Soul of Nigeria Says Osinbajo at Ahmadu Bello Lecture in Kano
*Describes Sardauna as a servant leader *How traditional institutions can promote peace, security & unity in Nigeria *VP pays condolence visits to families of late Dr Tofa, Sheikh Bamba, Alhaji Naif Even though “the soul of the North, and of Nigeria by extension, is being contested by some of the most destructive and evil forces […]
VP Inaugurates Committee to Tap More Benefits From Oceanic Resources
*Blue economy offers a new vista, says Osinbajo Bringing together top officials from Federal and State governments, international agencies alongside other stakeholders, the Buhari Administration is set to further explore the economic opportunities available through oceanic and marine resources around the country. This is as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, inaugurated an Expanded Partnership Committee […]
VP Receives ESP Update, As MDAs Report Progress With Over 2 Million Jobs Saved, Created so far
*NSIA to fund Solar Power Naija with N10B as part of 5m households’ connections target *250,000 new business names registered, certificates issued all free of charge *All States on course to get N1.7B minimum from Survival Fund, Lagos, Kano & Abia ahead. *Thousands of farmer-exporters trained in food safety, many received international certifications In the […]
Osinbajo Celebrates Young Nigerian Achievers, Says Youths are Nigeria’s Most Valuable Assets
*Adds: $500m facility in the works to support technology, creativity *Starting this year, 20,000 graduates to get paid “work experience fellowships” annually *In Aso Villa, VP honors 42 winners of “Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award” in Nigeria Making their marks in different fields like technology, environmental sanitation, agriculture, public health, and education, among others, young […]
President Buhari’s Speech During his Official Visit to Ogun State
Let me start by thanking His Excellency, the Governor and the People of Ogun State for the reception accorded me and my team on our arrival in the State. I had planned to be here few weeks ago in December last year but for a conflict of schedules. 2.This welcome by the large crowd brings […]
Osinbajo to Civil Servants: Govt Agencies Must Provide Conducive Environment for Private Sector, NGOs to Operate
Adds: Everything that happens in Public Service affects Nigeria’s future “The role of government agencies as licensors, regulators, revenue generators only makes sense when operators understand that the bigger picture is to provide the most auspicious environment for the private and non-government sectors to operate.” This was the summary of the Leadership Enhancement and Development […]
President Buhari Demands Transparency, Accountability From New NNPC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, the President charged them to […]
President Buhari Appoints Board and Management of NNPC Limited
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in accordance with the power vested in him under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. Chairman of the Board is Senator Margret Chuba Okadigbo (South East), Mele Kolo Kyari, Chief Executive Officer, and Umar I. Ajiya, Chief […]