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NIS, China Immigration Agency Deepen Cooperation on Border Security
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and China’s National Immigration Administration have explored stronger technical cooperation, intelligence sharing and capacity building as part of efforts to combat
Abiodun Tasks Judiciary on Justice, Accountability, Fairness as 2026/2027 Legal Year Begins
The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the state judiciary to uphold justice, fairness, accountability and the rule of law, saying public confidence in democracy depends largely on
First Lady Seeks More Collaboration Among Tiers of Govt as FG Distributes 215,000 Maternal Kits
• Traditional birth practices fuelling maternal mortality, says MAMII •80,000 food-support packs, new-born clothing rolled out •Govt targets 2.9m pregnant women, families by 2028 Deji Elumoye, Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Ayodeji
FG Hails Coca-Cola’s $1bn Proposed Investment
• Says Nigeria open for business Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday welcomed the Coca-Cola System’s announcement in 2024 of a potential $1 billion investment in Nigeria over
Vowles Arrives in Nigeria, Pledges to Strengthen UK-Nigeria Ties
Michael Olugbode in Abuja British High Commissioner Designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to assume leadership of the United Kingdom’s diplomatic mission, pledging to deepen the longstanding
Vaccine Production: FG Transfers Lagos Assets to BVNL as Equity Contribution
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The federal government has formally transferred the title documents of two properties in Lagos to Biovaccines Nigeria Limited (BVNL), fulfilling its equity contribution to the joint
Tinubu Orders Release of NCDC Funds, North-central 20-year Plan Ready
• Warns regional development commissions against corruption, white elephant projects •Directs SGF to ensure timely funding of regional commissions Olawale Ajimotokan and Michael Olugbode in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has
FG Invests N10.5bn in Digital Training Academy to Skill Over 32,000 Nigerians
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The federal government says it has committed over N10.5 billion to the Digital Training Academy, DTA, to equip more than 32,000 young Nigerians with skills needed
Shettima, Modi Push to Restore Nigeria-India Trade to $15bn
• PM seeks renewed crude purchases •Countries expand cooperation in defence, pharmaceuticals, digital technology, fintech, renewable energy, creative industries Deji Elumoye in Abuja Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen
Sahara Appoints Menakaya Managing Director to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Peter Uzoho Sahara has announced the appointment of Chidilim Menakaya as Managing Director, marking an important milestone in the company’s journey to accelerate its “Beyond XXX” vision and drive the
