Author: Nigeriacurrent

Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, says trust earned

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO. […]

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Empowering African Universities

By Toyin Falola I cannot adequately thank Dr. Takyiwaa Manuh, a top-rank policy scholar and analyst, Emirata Professor of the University of Ghana, former Director of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, and former Director of the Social Development Policy Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa for instigating the conversation […]

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Is Culture Fuelling Excessive Salt Intake Among Nigerians?

By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Salt has been an integral part of human existence since time immemorial. It is an important ingredient in our diets and is used by diverse populations regardless of race, age, status, religion and diversity. Salt has been an additive since ancient times due to its pivotal role in food processing and preservation. […]

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Tinubu celebrates revival of Port Harcourt Refinery, directs NNPC to reactivate Warri, Kaduna refineries

President Bola Tinubu has expressed joy and his congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. He acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of […]

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Tinubu greets Atiku at 78

 President Bola Tinubu has extended his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday. The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the , said the president recognized return to civilian rule in […]

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Governors’ Forum meets over Constitution Amendment, stamp duty

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently holding a meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing Constitution amendment and stamp duty. The meeting, led by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aims to address pressing national issues. According to the 11th physical meeting agenda, the forum will receive a presentation from Deputy Speaker […]

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Police confirm death of man in Sagamu hotel room

The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in one of the rooms at Creestar Hotel in Sagamu on Wednesday. Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday. She said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), who preferred […]

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Mali PM dismissed after criticising military rule

Mali Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has been dismissed after he criticised the military rulers’ handling of the transition to civilian rule. The secretary general of the presidential office, Alfousseyni Diawara, announced the decision on national television stating that “the duties of the prime minister and the members of the government are terminated.” The move […]

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At 32 Davido celebrates with livestream concert for fans

The Nigerian global music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is 32 today (November 21, 2024), and he is marking the milestone with a livestream “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” to his fans worldwide. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Grammy-nominated singer stated this on his   X account (formerly Twitter) with […]

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Tinubu approves restructuring of media and communications team

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. The restructuring announced in a statement by Bay0o Onanuga, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy are as follows: Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public […]

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