5 h. ago Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund read more Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency

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38 h. ago Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention – Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, on Friday, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to engage President Bola Tinubu over the travails of read more Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention – Sowore

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3 d. ago Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, following a Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the […] The post Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Jonathan Is The Man To Restore Hope” — PDP Northern Support Group

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made following the group’s 8th meeting held on Wednesday In a communiqué jointly signed by the Northern Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, and North-West Zonal Secretary, Adamu Narayi, the group declared […] The post “Jonathan Is The Man To Restore Hope” — PDP Northern Support Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu chairs Council of State meeting, OBJ, Jonathan, Gowon absent

IBB, Abdulsalami join virtually From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the second Council of State meeting under his administration at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Notably absent in physical attendance were former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, while former Heads […] The post Tinubu chairs Council of State meeting, OBJ, Jonathan, Gowon absent appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu Orders Immediate Review To Cut 2026 Hajj Fares, Ease Pilgrims’ Burden

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares to make the pilgrimage more affordable for intending pilgrims. The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting with the management and board members of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on […] The post Tinubu Orders Immediate Review To Cut 2026 Hajj Fares, Ease Pilgrims’ Burden appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Security: Tinubu to preside over second Council of State meeting

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday preside over a crucial strategic meeting with the Council of State and Police Council, aimed at addressing national security and policing challenges. This would be his second council of state meeting he would be presiding, the first was held on August 12, 2024 with key […] The post Security: Tinubu to preside over second Council of State meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago France’s New Prime Minister Resigns Less Than 1 Month In Office

France’s new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned after less than a month in office, plunging President Emmanuel Macron’s government deeper into political turmoil. Lecornu, 39, tendered his resignation on Monday after meeting with President Macron, who accepted it, the Élysée Palace confirmed. Speaking outside the Hôtel de Matignon, Lecornu said, “You cannot be prime […]

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1 week ago Housing Ministry Engages Contractors For Timely Project Delivery

  The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has met with contractors handling its various housing projects across the country to accelerate the pace of work and ensure the timely delivery of projects in accordance with contractual obligations. The meeting was presided over by the permanent secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, and the directors of the […]

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1 week ago NARD Bans Continuous Call Duty Beyond 24 Hours For Members Over Rising Deaths, Burnout

As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has taken steps to protect its members from excessive work hours, declaring an end to continuous call duty beyond 24 hours. In a statement issued at the end of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and signed by its President, […]

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1 week ago Edo Approves Revised Supplementary Budget Of N799bn For 2025

The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion, representing an increase of approximately N125 billion or 18 percent. The approval followed an emergency executive council meeting presided over by Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday, September 29, 2025. Briefing […]

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1 week ago FG Must Honour 2009 Pact, Provide Funds For Varsities – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address long-standing demands or risk another round of industrial action. The decision was reached at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, at the University of Abuja. National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, confirmed […] The post FG Must Honour 2009 Pact, Provide Funds For Varsities – ASUU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dangote Refinery management, PENGASSAN delegation arrive for meeting with FG

The management of the Dangote Refinery and a delegation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) have reportedly arrived for a reconciliation meeting with the Federal Government. Leading the PENGASSAN team was the President, Festus Osifo, and joining them were some members of the Dangote refinery management, who arrived at the conference […] The post Dangote Refinery management, PENGASSAN delegation arrive for meeting with FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UAE president meets OpenAI CEO to discuss AI collaboration – Reuters

The president of the United Arab Emirates, which has been spending billions in its push to become a global player read more UAE president meets OpenAI CEO to discuss AI collaboration – Reuters

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2 w. ago UNGA80: Shettima in bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President, Gates Foundation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, engaged in key bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President and the Gates Foundation, ahead of delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. At the UNGA, where […] The post UNGA80: Shettima in bilateral meetings with Namibia’s President, Gates Foundation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Federal Government Keeps Borrowing Despite Hitting Revenue Target – FIRS Boss

The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing plan, insisting that loans remain a legitimate part of Nigeria’s budgetary framework even when revenue targets were met. Speaking during the Meet the Press session organised by the Presidential Media Team in Abuja, Adedeji explained that President Bola […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu and I have made peace, we’re working together – Fubara

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has affirmed that peace has been restored between him and President Bola Tinubu following their first meeting after the lifting of his’s suspension on September 17th. He met with the president at the Presidential Villa on Monday night, September 22, 2025, signaling a renewed working relationship […] The post Tinubu and I have made peace, we’re working together – Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa

Tribune Online Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa “You’re aware the suspension was lifted on the 17th, and I came in on the 19th. Ideally, it was proper for me to see Mr. President to inform him that... Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Again, NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At its 152nd meeting held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the National Economic Council (NEC), presided over by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, chose not to engage in discussions on the contentious issue of state police, despite renewed calls by President Bola Tinubu for debate on the subject.  NEC had at […] The post Again, NEC avoids state police debate, focuses on flood threats, food security, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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