Tag: Nigeria
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: FG Unveils CNG – Powered Keke NAPEP To Reduce Transportation Cost
As part of an effort to cushion the excruciating impact of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, the Federal Government has launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ‘Keke NAPEP’ to cut down the high cost of transportation. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the SIMBA Group of Companies (Nigeria), and the ECOMEAD ACRES,…
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Osun: Gov. Adeleke Approves N15,000, N10,000 Monthly Wage Award for Civil Servants, Pensioners
: By Omonu YG Nelson OSOGBO, NIGERIA – November 29, 2023 – Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of a wage award to civil servants and pensioners in the state as a measure to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal. The Governor stated that the action was in a continuation of his…
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Speaker Abbas to Meet Foreign Minister on Absence of Nigeria’s Mission in Iraq I SummitPost
Omonu YG Nelson Abuja, Nigeria – November 28, 2023 – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has announced plans to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, to discuss the absence of a Nigerian diplomatic mission in Iraq. Speaker Abbas’s decision follows a courtesy call from…
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Power Cut: Niger Republic Constructs 55,000 Solar Panels I SummitPost
Niger has successfully launched its largest solar power plant, providing a much-needed boost to the country’s electricity grid amidst ongoing shortages caused by sanctions from neighboring Nigeria. The newly operational facility, located in Niamey, the capital, is capable of generating 30 megawatts of electricity, significantly augmenting the nation’s energy capacity. Prior to the coup in…
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From Island Peak, Nigeria’s Lukeman Set To Hoist Nation’s Flag At Mt Everest Peak I SummitPost
By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja In the realm of mountaineering and geological expedition, Abdulsalam Lukeman is set to make Nigeria proud by summiting the highest peak of planet earth – Mount Everest. To prepare himself for the final task of making it to peak of Everest where he is expected to hoist the Nigerian flag in…
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Tinubu’s Germany Trip And Dividends Of Economic Diplomacy I SummitPost
By Gidado Ibrahim President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Germany was a resounding success, resulting in two important agreements that will have a significant positive impact on Nigeria’s economy. The signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on gas supply and renewable energy projects represents a major step forward in Nigeria’s efforts to diversify its…
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Obstacles That Beclouds Proposed Saudi Arabia’s $25b investment In Nigeria I SummitPost
Some stakeholders have expressed cautious optimism about the reported plans by Saudi Arabia to invest in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, especially in overhauling the refineries, and are calling on the Federal Government to make public details of the agreements between the two countries on the deal. They said the plan might not materialise except…
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Chinese Embassy Hosts 5th Annual China-NUJ Table Tennis Tournament I SummitPost
Omonu YG Nelson Abuja, Nigeria – [Date] – In line with its commitment to deepening people-to-people friendship, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Friday hosted the fifth edition of the annual China-NUJ Table Tennis Tournament at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital city. The tournament, which attracted 53 FCT journalists representing various…
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Nigerian Democracy In Crisis: A Call For Action I SummitPostÂ
Nigeria’s democracy is facing a grave crisis, as recent events in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states have made abundantly clear. Allegations of corruption and vote-rigging have marred these off-cycle elections, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to uphold its duty to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. The situation is dire, as…
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FDI: Saudi Investors To Dualise Minna-Bida Road, Eyes Agriculture
In a promising development for Niger State, Saudi Arabian investors have expressed keen interest in investing in both agriculture and the long-awaited dualization of the Minna-Bida road. This significant news comes on the heels of a high-level negotiation between Niger State Governor Umar Bago and a delegation of Saudi Arabian investors at the Saudi Arabian…
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Saudi Embassy Clarifies Deportation of Nigerian Citizens I SummitPost
By Omonu YG Nelson In response to recent media reports and social media discussions regarding the deportation of Nigerian citizens upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has issued a clarifying statement. The Embassy stated that the passengers denied entry and subsequently deported did not meet the Kingdom’s entry…
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AYuTe Challenge 2023: Heifer International Awards 3 Young Nigeria Agritech Innovators $20,000 I SummitPost
Heifer International, a global development organization working to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way, is pleased to announce the top three winners of the AYuTe Nigeria Challenge 2023. The AYuTe Nigeria Challenge is an enterprise development program initiated by Heifer International to identify, nurture, and support innovative, relevant, and technology-driven agric-centric enterprises to…
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3rd BRI Forum: China Restates Commitment To Deepen Economic, Trade Relations With Nigeria I SummitPost
By Omonu YG Nelson The Chinese government has vowed to deepen its economic and trade relations with Nigeria in line with the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. This was made known by Mr Wang Yingqi, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Nigeria, at the opening of the 3rd Belt…
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US Security Alert: A Hasty Decision With Unwarranted Consequences I SummitPost
By Gidado Ibrahim The United States government’s recent travel advisory cautioning its citizens against lodging in major hotels in Nigeria has stirred a storm of indignation and resentment across the nation. This seemingly innocuous warning, far from being a mere security measure, has cast a long shadow over the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two…
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‘Work Or Be Fired’: As Tinubu Reads Riot Act To Ministers
By Gidado Ibrahim It is practically in the ability of anyone to say ‘yes’ but the ultimate measure of a good leader is the ability to say ‘no’ when he should and not feel guilty. This underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s famous declaration at the opening of a three-day retreat for top government functionaries at…
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Abacha Loot: Tinubu Hosts French Ambassador, Receives $150MÂ
There seems to be no end to Abacha’s loot as President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, expressed his appreciation to France for the return of $150 million stolen from Nigeria by former Head of State, General Sani Abacha. In addition to the recovery of another tranche of Abacha loot, the President acknowledged the signing…
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ICPC Ranks FUDMA 5th On Ethics, Integrity Benchmark I SummitPostÂ
By Omonu YG Nelson The Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, Nigeria, has been ranked fifth among all federal universities in the country for ethics and integrity by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The ranking was released on Wednesday, November 2, 2023, and is based on an annual evaluation…
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Palestine-Israel Conflict: Nigeria Urges Two-State Solution I SummitPost
The Federal Government has restated its position that only a two-state solution will end the Israeli-Palestinian age-long conflict. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this while speaking with the press after a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdallah Abu Shawesh, on Tuesday evening. He said Nigeria believes both parties…
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“Culture is the foundation of national development and driving force of social progress” – Li Xuda
By Omonu YG Nelson Culture is the bedrock of national development and the driving force of social progress. This was the message from Li Xuda, the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, at the opening of the China-Nigeria Cultural Fiesta 2023 – Dancing Competition in Abuja on…
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Nana Shettima: The Many Faces Of Nigeria’s 2nd Lady
By Gidado Ibrahim A time-tested saying goes that behind every successful man there’s a woman. But I prefer to say beside any successful man is a virtuous woman. The foregoing succinctly caputures the character, charisma and candour of the Nigerian second lady and wife of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nana Shettima. When a person is…
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Tinubu, Supreme Court Verdict And Triumph Of The Law I SummitPost
By Gidado Ibrahim In the post-2023 general election series, I focused on the protracted and messy litigation of the presidential election, culminating in Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to obtain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records from the Chicago State University. I had warned that this was toxic politics taken too far, and that the whole certificate…
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China Is Partnering With FCT UBEB To Improved Exchange, Friendship – Li Xuda
The Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and also the Director of China Cultural Center, Mr Li Xuda said China’s partnership with FCT-UBEB is aimed at improving and promoting Exchange and Friendship between China and Nigeria. He stated this at the FCT in table tennis competition organised for Junior Secondary Schools across the…
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Would Atiku’s Congratulations to Tinubu Have Changed the Course of Nigerian Politics?
The 2023 Nigerian presidential election was one of the most closely contested in the country’s history. In the end, Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerged victorious, defeating his main rival, Atiku Abubakar. But what if Atiku had congratulated Tinubu on his victory? How might this have changed the course of Nigerian politics? In this article, we explore…
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Blue Economy: Nigeria Can Harness Multi-billion Revenue – Expert
An expert in Blue Economy, Dr. Yekini Salawu has said that Nigeria cannot afford to neglect the blue economy saying that reports from African Union estimates that the Blue Economy currently generates nearly US$300 billion for the continent, thereby creating 49 million jobs in the process. He added that aside generation of huge revenue blue…
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CAPPA Tasks FG On Equitable, Inclusive Climate Change Agenda For Nigerians
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has called on the Federal government to review existing climate change policies and legal frameworks that prioritise foreign interests over those of millions of Nigerians impacted. The Executive Director of CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi, made this call at the Second National Conference on Climate…
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Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Elections: Perpetrators Of Violence To Meet Their Water Loo – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, said the military was prepared for the off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. Musa warned that any act of violence would not be condoned before, during, and after the elections. The elections in the three states have been marred by violence in the…
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Segilola Tasks Gold Investors On Resilience
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The operators of Segilola Gold Project owned by Thor Explorations Limited in Osun State, Nigeria, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, SROL, have enjoined upcoming fellow investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the Nigerian mining sector to grow their ventures into successful gold mines through persistence. The Country Director, SROL, Austin…
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China Will Work With Nigeria To Intensify Cooperation In Culture, Education And Tourism – Li Xuda
By Omonu YG Nelson The Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Peoples Republic of China in Nigeria and Director of Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja, Li Xuda has stated that China will cooperate with Nigeria in a bid to strengthen Exchanges in Culture, Education and Tourism. He made this declaration at a World Day for…
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Pope Francis Erects Katsina Diocese, Appoints Bishop
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis has created Katsina Diocese (Nigeria) out of the Diocese of Sokoto, making it a suffragan of the Metropolitan See of Kaduna. Following the erection of the new Diocese, Pope Francis subsequently appointed Gerald Mamman Musa, as its first Bishop . Until his appointment, Gerald Mamman Musa was the clergy of Diocese…
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WIMIN Keying Into AMV For Inclusive Minerals Sector Devt – Adeyemi
By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja The National President, Women In Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN) Hon. Janet Adeyemi, says the group is keying into the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) for inclusive and sustainable development of Africa’s rich mineral resources sector. The WIMIN President who stated this while delivering her speech at the just concluded Gold & Gemstones…
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More Troubles For Tinubu As US Court Orders Chicago State University To Release Credentials
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered Chicago State University (CSU) to release the credentials of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu’s credentials show that he graduated from CSU in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting and management; but there have been allegations bordering on discrepancies in his…
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Dissecting Tinubu’s Industrialization Drive For A Model Nigeria I SummitPost
By Gidado Ibrahim The Renewed Hope government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is only four months old and is far too infinitesimal for results to start showing, especially, as it concerns industrialisation. However, the period is enough time to see the direction of the government on industrialisation and investment drive to Nigeria. Analysts have…
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Nigeria @ 63: Navigating The Challenge Of Corruption And Insecurity I SummitPost
NIGERIA’S 63RD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: NAVIGATING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, CORRUPTION, AND INSECURITY. Introduction As Nigeria commemorates its 63rd Independence Day, it is imperative to reflect on the nation’s journey since gaining independence in 1960. While there have been notable achievements, Nigeria continues to grapple with multifaceted challenges that threaten its progress. This article delves into three…
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FGN To Reconstruct Collapsed Artisan Bridge In Enugu
By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has assured that it will reconstruct the collapsed Artisan Bridge in Enugu State for socio-economic development. And in a swift response, the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi visited the site of the collapsed artisan bridge a day after the information got to the ministry,…
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Pomp And Pagentary As CCCN Marks 2023 Moon FestivalÂ
It was pomp and pagentary on Friday, September 29th as Nigerians and Chinese community gathered at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja, to celebrate the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival. Speaking in a welcome speech, the Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of China Cultural Centre, Mr Li Xuda, explained that the Mid-Autumn Festival, also…
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PRC At 74: China Lifts 700m People Out of Poverty, Commits To Shared Prosperity with Nigeria
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Mr. Cui Jianchun, announced that China has successfully lifted 700 million individuals out of extreme poverty, accounting for 70% of its total population of 1.4 billion. This significant achievement was disclosed during a reception held to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the…
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World Tourism Day: China Ready To Share Experiences With Nigeria – Embassy
By Omonu YG Nelson The Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Nigeria has stated that it is ready to share its experience in tourism sector with Nigeria. The Embassy’s First Secretary in charge of Cultural and Educational Affairs, Wang Guiping stated this at the commemoration of the 2023 World Tourism Day with the theme…
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Nigeria Pledges To Deepen Ties With China For Devt Of Steel Sector, Others
By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria says as part of efforts to actualise the Tinubu Administration’s 8-point agenda of Renewed Hope, its committed to strengthening bilateral relations with the People’s Republic of China for deeper economic cooperation that would be mutually beneficial to both countries The Vice President of the Federal Republic…
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Amidst Excruciating Debt, World Bank Approves $700m Loan For Nigeria I SummitPost
The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria. It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday, Sept. 22 The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment. The statement read: “The World Bank approved additional…
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Solid Minerals: FGN Assures Nasarawa Govt Of Partnership For Rapid Devt
By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, has assured the Nasarawa State Government of the its commitment to partnering states in harnessing the country’s rich solid mineral resources for rapid socio-economic development. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, gave the assurance when the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr…