Buhari sends N819.5bn Supplementary budget to NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a N819.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 2023 to the National Assembly. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the
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Russia to continue to strengthen armed forces – Putin
Combat capability of Russian armed forces is “increasing day-by-day” and Russia will step-up this process, President Vladimir Putin has said. “Today, our goal
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FG, ODSG seek more collaboration on agriculture
By Our Correspondent The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has sought more collaboration with the Ondo State Government to enhance
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UN Women decries onslaught on Afghan women’s rights
The UN Under-Secretary-General and UN-Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, has decreed the comprehensive onslaught on women’s rights in Afghanistan. Bahous said in a
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NIMASA D-G says NIIA critical to harnessing Nigeria’s economy
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has a crucial role to play in fully harnessing the country’s economic potential, the Drector-General of
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Russian Central Bank welcomes step to unblock Russians’ assets
The Bank of Russia, on Wednesday, said it welcomes any steps to solve the problems with the blocked assets of Russians. The Bank
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Buhari says $547m from 5G auction will fund development projects
By Our Correspondent President Muhammadu Buhari says the $547 million generated from the 5G spectrum auction would further fuel developments in Nigeria. Buhari
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Chinese Govt. cautions EU to treat Taiwan issue cautiously
China strongly opposes any official interaction between the European Union and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, said on Tuesday. It, therefore,
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EIB approves $233m loan for Tunisia’s food security, electricity
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved 220 million euro ($233 million) loans for Tunisia to boost its food security and electricity supply.
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Niger’s President honours on 4 Nigerian governors
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic has honoured Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State with one of the country’s highest national awards. The governor’s