Author: Nigeriacurrent

Tinubu’s mining reforms yielded six-fold increase in revenue, says Alake

Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, driven by the Tinubu administration’s new policy of local value addition and a tightened licensing regime, attracted over $800 million in processing projects last year. The sector also generated over ₦38 billion in revenue in 2024, up from just ₦6 billion the previous year, despite receiving only 18% of its ₦29 […]

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Newspaper Headlines for May 23, 2025

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Commission can arrest, prosecute offenders, says Asein

Dr John Asein, Director-General,  Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has said the commission has the power to investigate, raid, seize, arrest, and prosecute copyright infringements. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the commission has the authority to enforce copyright laws and take […]

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FRCN donates land to NIPR to build national headquarters

The Director-General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr Muhammad Bulama, said his organisation has provided land for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to build its national headquarters. He stated this at the 2025 NPR Week and Annual General Meeting ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The six days event with the […]

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First Lady urges citizens to embrace cultural diversity, promote unity

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace their cultural diversity and promote unity and respect within the diverse nation. The first lady made the call in her message on Wednesday in commemoration of the 2025 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. She said, “The World Day for Cultural […]

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Moghalu gets ISCA board appointment

 Prof Kingsley Moghalu, the Vice-Chancellor, African School of Governance (ASG) University has been appointed a member of the Board of Directors of the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ISCA is a new international organisation established to foster dialogue, research, and collaboration to address the security challenges […]

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Ilesa prison break, Police not yet briefed

The Police Command in Osun State is yet to receive any official communication on the escape of seven inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa. The Police Spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the state command had not been officially briefed or informed of […]

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Ilesa prison break, Police not yet briefed

The Police Command in Osun State is yet to receive any official communication on the escape of seven inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa. The Police Spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the state command had not been officially briefed or informed of […]

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Tinubu rejoices with Prince Obelawo at 95

President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to renowned industrialist and philanthropist Prince Lawal Obelawo on his 95th birthday. The nonagenarian industrialist and founder of Lopin Nigeria Limited is a pan-Africanist whose business interests span the United Kingdom, Cote d’Ivoire, and France. President Tinubu said invaluable contributions to nation-building through various platforms have defined […]

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All Southeast governors are behind Tinubu, says Umahi

 Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi said all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu and urged the undecided, such as former governor Peter Obi, to join the train. He also said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and that users will have to pay a toll […]

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