Author: Nigeriacurrent

Tinubu assures Chinese executives of safety of investments, says solid mineral exploration is Nigeria’s next economic booster

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive in the country. Speaking when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Mr. Dai Hegen, at the State House on Friday, […]

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Shettima tasks governors on social, economic devt

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday urged state governors to prioritise human and capital development programmes to fasttrack sustainable social and economic development in the country. He stated this at the inauguration of the remodelled Government House, Bauchi, constructed by the Bala Mohammed’s administration. He said that state governments were vital for human development and social […]

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FAAN begins sale of e-tags at airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Friday began the sale of 2024 e-tags that would permit entry into the 24 Federal Airports in Nigeria. In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, FAAN said that the sale of the tags aligned with a presidential directive approved by […]

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No life lost in Niger building collapse, NSEMA declares

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), has said that no life was lost in a building collapse at Sabon-Gari area of Minna metropolis in Niger State. The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed this in a statement in Minna on Saturday. Baba-Arah said the agency received a distress call at about 3:15 […]

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Kwara group hails gov over approval of N10.8bn road projects

 The Igbaja Progressive Union National Executive Council (INEC), a Kwara-based socio-cultural group, has commended Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazak for approving the rehabilitation of three roads in Kwara South Senatorial District. The Kwara State Executive Council had on May 9, approved the rehabilitation of three roads totalling 42-kilometres (km) at the cost of N10.8 billion. The roads […]

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SMEs create inclusive, prosperous societies, says ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA),  says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide are the missing link to creating inclusive, dynamic, and prosperous societies. The Deputy Executive Secretary of ECA, Antonio Pedro said this at the inauguration of the AeTrade Group Continental Headquarters in Kigali. A copy of his address was made available […]

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Police arrest three suspects for alleged armed robbery

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three suspects for alleged armed robbery in Enugu metropolis and Oji-River axis of the state. The police also recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Saturday. Ndukwe said that detectives […]

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Tinubu transmits anti-doping bill to Senate

President Bola Tinubu has sought approval of the Senate for the 2024 National Anti-Doping Bill. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Thursday. Tinubu said the request was in accordance with provisions of Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of […]

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Tinubu condoles with Sanwo-Olu over passing of deputy chief of staff

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. He mourned and described his passing as deeply agonizing.  The President condoles with Governor Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet over this excruciating loss, noting the unalloyed bond both […]

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I-G deploys helicopter to rescue abducted Kogi varsity students

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a helicopter and police security apparatus to rescue the remaining abducted university students in Kogi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the police command in Kogi, SP Williams Ovye-Aya on Thursday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya said that the police […]

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