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Privatization Council Approves Governance Framework for Proposed $3 billion PPP Hydropower Plant in Benue
*Proposed Zungeru Plant concession attracts investors In what is expected to be the largest hydropower project in West Africa, the National Council on Privatization, NCP, has approved a governance framework for the development of a $3 Billion plant in Makurdi, Benue State. This was one of the highlights of the meeting of the Council presided […]
President Buhari Makes Case for Tinubu-Shettima Ascension to the Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday joined capacity crowd at the Jos township stadium in endorsing the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, the flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 presidential contest, urging party members to march to deliver the candidates now that the party has decided. But the President at a visit to the Gbong […]
Nigeria Convention on Business Integrity Win International Award for Tackling Corruption at Ports
*Cost of ship berthing in Nigeria cut from $150k per vessel to $20k *Other countries planning to replicate FG’s real time ports Help Desk model *Group says VP’s efforts made it possible The collaborative efforts of the Federal Government with the private sector and a Civil Society group – Convention on Business Integrity (CBi) to […]
How Tourism is Sustainable, Connects People, Unifies Economic Activities – Osinbajo
*VP explains music transcends language, defines Buga Won, Last Last, Organise Tourism is possibly the most profound unifier of all economic activity and because its vast components are local and home-grown, they are more likely to be sustainable, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Lagos where he represented […]
President Buhari Condemns Heinous Killing Of Traditional Ruler, Chiefs In Imo, Directs Thorough Investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the heinous killing of Eze Ignitus Asor, the traditional ruler of the Obudi-Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, and others. The President directs security agencies in the State to thoroughly investigate the dastardly act and ensure that the perpetrators face the full wrath of the law. While […]
How Partnership, Innovative Thinking, Disciplined Implementation Can Boost Economic Growth, Productivity, By Osinbajo
*VP highlights importance of African Carbon Market in addressing climate change With pressing national, global economic challenges, as well as emerging local and global trends, the task ahead of the Nigerian nation requires partnership, innovative thinking, and most importantly, disciplined implementation, by both government and the private sector. This was the summation of the remarks […]
“Seize This Moment, Achieve Your Best Dreams,” Says Osinbajo As First Set Of Graduates Start Jubilee Fellows Paid Training Jobs
*FG, United Nations, EU, private sector partners kickoff 20k annual jobs programme for Nigerian graduates The first set of beneficiaries of the Federal Government backed Jubilee Fellows Programme have now been assigned their one-year paid jobs, just as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, explained that the Programme is a part of the Buhari Administration’s continued […]
We Are Proud Of How ECOWAS Steps Up To Challenges In The Region – Osinbajo
With the different challenges in the West African sub-region including the undemocratic takeover of governments, the Economic Community of West African States has done well, rising to the occasion and for this, ECOWAS ought to be proud. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN expressed this view today while receiving a delegation of the ECOWAS Commission led […]
How Not To Talk With Africa About Climate Change By Muhammadu Buhari
Part of my nation is underwater. Seasonal flooding is normal in Nigeria, but not like this. Thirty-four of the country’s 36 states have been affected. More than 1.4 million people have been displaced. Together with drought-driven famine in the Horn of Africa, cascading wildfires across the North and wave upon wave of intensifying cyclones in […]
AMCON Debt Recovery Committee Submits Report To VP Osinbajo, Urges Strict Compliance With Due Process For Debtors Seeking New Contracts With Govt Agencies
An inter-agency committee set up on the recovery of debts owed to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has submitted its report to the Federal Government and is urging for strict implementation of relevant laws including the AMCON Act, that ensures that the recalcitrant debtors cannot benefit from government contracts and projects except with due […]
Africa’s Case For A Just Energy Transition Irrefutable, Says Osinbajo
*VP joins Presidents of Congo & Zambia at launch of AU’s Transition Fuels Oversight event Given the quantum of investments and other challenges involved, only strong partnerships and coordination among African countries can guarantee the mobilization of resources required for a just energy transition, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. He also insisted that […]
U.S Midterm Elections: President Buhari Congratulates Nigerian-Americans On Election Victory
President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections. In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts. Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was […]
