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Kolmani Oil Find: Gombe Eminent Leaders on Thank You Visit to President Buhari, Say His Footprint Will Remain Indelible
A delegation of political, religious and business leaders from Gombe State was at State House, Abuja, Tuesday to appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in the discovery of oil in commercial quantity in the Kolmani area. The President jocularly told them: “Thank you for coming to say thank you to me for doing my […]
New NASENI, Pivotal Legacy I’ll Bequeath to Next Government – President Buhari; Honours Exec Vice Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), would be a pivotal legacy his administration will bequeath to the next administration in 2023. Speaking Tuesday in Abuja during the commissioning of the President Muhammadu Buhari Technology and Innovation Complex at NASENI Headquarters, Idu Industrial Zone, the President stated […]
Osinbajo, Vietnamese VP, Prime Minister on How Relationship Between Nigeria, Vietnam can Yield Better
*VP attends State Banquet hosted by counterpart, holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister *Both countries need more high-level engagements, leaders say As Nigeria and Vietnam continue to deepen cooperation across different sectors, when properly nurtured, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says Nigeria’s friendship with the Southeast Asian country can yield much more beneficial fruits […]
President Buhari Receives Moroccan Special Envoy, Says May 29 Handover Sacrosanct
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday reiterated his commitment to handing over leadership to an elected president on May 29 next year, saying that his term in office will end on that day in line with constitution. In a brief remark to Mr. Shakib Ben Musa, the Minister of National Education, Pre-School and Sports of the Kingdom […]
President Buhari Canvasses Army Neutrality On 2023 Polls, Wants Human Rights Obligations Sustained
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. Declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2022, the President urged the Army to continue to improve their […]
Nigeria, Vietnam To Deepen Relations In Digital Economy, Telecoms, Agriculture, As Osinbajo Meets Vietnamese VP
*Both countries sign defence cooperation agreement in Hanoi In a determined effort to deepen the long-standing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Vietnam, both countries plan to work together more, particularly in the areas of digital economy, telecommunications, agriculture and trade, among others, for the mutual benefit of the citizens. The need for improved collaboration […]
In High Level Visit To Vietnam, Osinbajo To Meet President, VP, Prime Minister, Others
*Leaves Abuja today Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, departs Abuja today for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for high-level bilateral engagements in the Southeast Asian nation including meetings with the President of Vietnam, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc; the Vice President, Mr. Pho Chu Tich Nuroc; the Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, other government officials and the business […]
FG’s Successes In MSMEs Sector Now Template For Others – Osinbajo
*Minister says VP’s frequent personal interaction with MSMEs shows Buhari Administration’s commitment In collaboration with States and other stakeholders, the Federal Government has been able to address key challenges faced by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and record significant gains for socioeconomic development, while also providing a template for support to the […]
President Buhari Flays Corruption in Local Government System, Promises to act on NIPSS Report on Strengthening Local Governance
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja flayed the tendency of some chief executives to encourage corruption at the local government system, thereby inhibiting development at the grassroots. The President spoke at a parley with members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) No. 44 (2022) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. […]
Oil Derivations, Subsidy and SURE-P Refunds: Nine Oil Producing States Receive N625.43bn in Two Years, N1.1trn Still Outstanding
Nine oil-producing states received a total of N625.43 billion 13 percent oil derivation, subsidy and SURE-P refunds from the Federation Account in the last two years, 2021-2022. The states that received the refunds dating from 1999 to 2021 are Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers. Data obtained from the Federation […]
At NEC Meeting, FG, Governors In Consultation On Proposed 2022 Finance Bill
At an extraordinary virtual meeting today, the National Economic Council (NEC) received briefings on the proposed Finance Bill 2022 and resolved to update the draft with additional inputs from State Governors as the bill goes ahead to the Federal Executive Council. The meeting which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, members of […]
New Health Reform Bill Underway, Says Osinbajo As Committee Concludes Retreat
Pending a full committee report review and a complete policy document appraisal, a new health reform bill that will reposition the country’s health sector for improved delivery of set objectives to Nigerians will be in the works soon. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, made this disclosure, yesterday in Abuja at the closing of the […]