4 h. ago Federal Government Backs Private Sector Collaboration On Climate Action

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has affirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to supporting and collaborating with genuine private sector partners who share of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nation. Akume made the statement when he received an award by the African Business Ventures and […]

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5 h. ago Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun

Adeleke commends police lost 12 people to Amotekun’s killing – Senator Fadahunsi Osun assembly condemns invasion From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Mixed reactions have trailed the invasion of Amotekun offices in Osun State by the police over the killings of some residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government of the state. After the […] The post Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan

The CSOs emphasised that Amupitan's approval by the Council of State does not substitute for the constitutional responsibility of the Nigerian Senate to conduct a rigorous and transparent screening process. The post CSOs Demand Transparent Senate Screening Of INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, IPAC Secretary and Lagos State Chairperson of the Action People’s Party, Mrs. Abiola Adeyemi, hailed Amupitan’s appointment […] The post “Let Election Results Reflect People’s Will” – IPAC Urges New INEC Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Your Allegiance Should Be To The People, Not APC – ADC To Amupitan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to demonstrate loyalty to Nigerians. The party advised that the new INEC chairman must prioritize national interest and uphold integrity rather than serving the agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a […] The post Your Allegiance Should Be To The People, Not APC – ADC To Amupitan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago National Single Window platform to lower business costs, boost operational efficiency at Nigeria’s ports

The National Single Window (NSW) initiative, a major reform aimed at streamlining trade processes, improving transparency, and speeding up cargo read more National Single Window platform to lower business costs, boost operational efficiency at Nigeria’s ports

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15 h. ago Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado was honoured "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," said Jorgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo. The post Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination

  The African Democratic Congress has reacted to the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission … Continue reading ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination The post ‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Senate Gives Executive Two Weeks To Present Budget Performance Report

Senate said it needs the presentation before it will entertain the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). The post Senate Gives Executive Two Weeks To Present Budget Performance Report appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Ekiti Govt Assures Of Continued Delivery, Transparency, Lasting Legacy

  Ekiti State Government has vowed to continue focusing on delivery, transparency, and leaving a lasting legacy for the people. The Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Niyi Adeniyi, who stated this, said the present administration under Biodun Oyebanji, in its fourth year, would consolidate growth and development gains and engender accelerated […]

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17 h. ago New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Encomiums have continued to pour in on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the historic and commendable appointment of Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A northern group under the auspices of Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum (NENF) described the appointment as a well-deserved one, noting […] The post New INEC Chairman: Northern Ethnic Forum hails Tinubu over Amupitan’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Political Soldering: Mana As Military Administrator Of Plateau State

Enigmatic, astute, diligent, professional, officer and gentleman, suave and princely; He was later to become an exemplary politician who after soldiering became a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007. It was the late Major- General Joseph Nanven Garba who wrote the book “Diplomatic Soldiering” and introduced the phrase into Nigeria’s literary lexicon. […]

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20 h. ago Senate Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Calls For Enhanced Security Measures

The Senate yesterday dismissed allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the claims made by US Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as false, divisive, and capable of undermining national unity. Lawmakers, while debating a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding the Purported ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria and International […]

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24 h. ago NEITI uncovers N1.5trn unremitted funds, owners of 4,800 undeclared assets

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Mr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has disclosed that the agency has identified outstanding remittances of N1.5 trillion owed the federation by some private companies and government agencies. He also revealed that NEITI has unmasked the true owners of over 4,800 extractive assets and currently […] The post NEITI uncovers N1.5trn unremitted funds, owners of 4,800 undeclared assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance consumer confidence and promote transparency in Nigeria’s $13 billion read more FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e-commerce market

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27 h. ago Kogi Government Lauds Tinubu Over Nomination Of Amupitan As INEC Chairman

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu over his nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, a distinguished son of the State, as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on Thursday, noted […]

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27 h. ago Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

The Senate through its Committee on Finance has given Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the read more Senate gives Edun, Bagudu two weeks to present 2024 budget performance report

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28 h. ago Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care

Tribune Online Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care “Overall, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vision Initiative will conduct vision screenings for 11.5 million people, distribute nearly seven million pairs of eyeglasses and... Sightsavers, Bloomberg launch $75m global initiative to improve eye care Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected what it described as “false and dangerous” claims of an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. read more Senate counters Christian genocide allegations, set to engage U.S. lawmakers

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29 h. ago New INEC Chair Will Inherit Burden Of Unresolved Matters, Says Ex

The former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said that the newly appointed Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, will inherit a number of legacy burdens and reputational challenges that have lingered since the 2023 general election. Dr Lecky stated this on Thursday night while speaking […]

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