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President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
*Nigeria’s shea value will generate $300m annually in short term, says VP Shettima* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review […]
President Tinubu Congratulates NPA Managing Director Abubakar Dantsoho on His Election as IAPH Vice President (Africa)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). Dr. Dantsoho joins the management team of the IAPH for a two-year term. The 70-year-old global association serves as the voice for […]
Correction: JICA Designates City of Kisarazu as Hometown for Nigeria
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Thursday, August 21, named the city of Kisarazu as the Hometown for Nigeria under its newly announced initiative “JICA Africa Hometown,” as part of its efforts to deepen cultural ties between two countries. JICA, in a ceremony announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference […]
President Tinubu Lauds Petrobra’s Imminent Return to Nigeria as Nigeria, Brazil Sign Five MOUs to Boost Economic Ties
*Air Peace to operate direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite […]
President Tinubu Pushes For New Doctrine For Africa’s Defence
*Says Permanent African CDS Forum Vital In Combating Continent’s Challenges* For the umpteenth time, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed the need for collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively combat terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime and other forms of insecurity on the continent. He implored the continent’s defences chiefs to come up […]
President Tinubu Arrives Brazil to Begin State Visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived on Monday in Brasília, Brazil, to commence a state visit. President Tinubu, who flew in from Los Angeles, United States, was received by senior Brazilian government officials at the Brasília Air Base. The officials included Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Ambassador Carlos […]
Renewed Hope: First Lady Empowers Lagos Residents, Plans Support for the Elderly Across Nigeria
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has empowered Lagos residents, particularly families and persons living with disabilities, with essential food items under the ongoing Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach, hinting at a planned support project to be launched for the elderly across Nigeria. Represented in Lagos by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of […]
President Tinubu Insists On Local Manufacture Of Military Hardware To Enhance Security
AT GRADUATION OF DEFENCE COLLEGE COURSE 33: *Urges graduands to deploy knowledge, skills to fortify nation’s institutions* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted on strengthening indigenous manufacturing of military hardware, saying it is very crucial in enhancing Nigeria’s security and development. He applauded the culture of excellence in research at the National Defence College […]
$1 Trillion Economy: Chartered Institute Of Stockbrokers Seeks Public-Private Partnership
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has called for a public-private sector partnership across board to bring the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fruition. In a communique signed by its President/Chairman of Council, Oluropo Dada, the Institute noted that Nigeria’s aspiration for a $1 trillion economy […]
Nigeria’s Participation at TICAD 9: Focusing on Strategic Engagements, Not Trade Expos
The trending social media narrative about an empty booth labelled ‘NIGERIA’ at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, totally misrepresented our country’s mission and activities at the conference. While we understand the urge by many social media users to seek clicks with many incorrect posts, we also […]
President Tinubu Praises Nigeria’s Armed Forces at TICAD 9; Japanese PM Pledges $5.5bn Support for Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening the government security apparatus and ongoing economic reforms. President Tinubu made the remarks during his intervention […]
President Tinubu Praises Nigeria’s Armed Forces at TICAD 9; Japanese PM Pledges $5.5bn Support for Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening the government security apparatus and ongoing economic reforms. President Tinubu made the remarks during his intervention at […]
