President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The move, according to the Presidency, is aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of the Army and enhancing its capacity to …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, naming former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu also appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Junaid …
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President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to present a united voice against Afro-phobic attacks in South Africa. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS, held …
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The presidency has confirmed that Nigerian troops have arrested foreign nationals linked to insecurity in parts of the country, but the military had deliberately withheld their identities to protect ongoing diplomatic engagements. Newsextra24 reports that Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, made this known …
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sought stronger partnership with Deloitte Africa to boost investments, youth training and job creation, saying his administration’s reforms were laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth. Tinubu made the call while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms …
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President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish a legal framework for state police nationwide. Newsextra24 reports that the President said the proposed constitutional amendment was a vital part of his administration’s efforts to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture in response to the …
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The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment on the creation of state police and will instead consider a similar bill sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu through the Executive. The decision was announced during Tuesday’s plenary after lawmakers gave the Executive-backed state police bill …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. The approval underscores Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital and unlocking Nigeria’s solid minerals potential. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, …
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Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have strengthened the state’s finances, enabling investments in infrastructure, security, agriculture, healthcare and workers’ welfare. Alia stated this on Wednesday at the periodic ‘Meet the Press’ briefing held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said increased allocations from the Federation Account …
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The Federal government has announced plans to train 5,000 young Nigerians, including National Youth Service Corps members, as electricity meter installers and technicians. This is to combine a push to eliminate estimated billing with a direct jobs creation effort in the power sector. President Bola Tinubu announced the initiative on Thursday through …
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