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Why we Need to Improve Funding of Research & Innovation in Nigeria -VP Osinbajo
VP chairs first 2020 meeting of Research & Innovation council In order to build local capacity to compete favourably with scientifically advanced economies, there is an urgent need to refine processes for funding research and innovation in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday during the meeting […]
Why we Must Deal With Small Arms Proliferation Now – Osinbajo
Vice President chairs review panel to develop strategies A clear cut set of strategies to curb and curtail the proliferation of small and light weapons would be developed soon, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo hinted this at a meeting he held this morning with top security chiefs and members of the […]
President Buhari Mourns Alhaji Aminu Aliyu
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Aliyu family in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State over the passing of its patriarch, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu. The President condoled in particular with Hon. Engr. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, Chairman, House Committee on Power, and his long-time political associate, Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu, urging them to take solace in the […]
Vice President Chairs NEC Special Committee Meeting on Covid-19, Urges More Public Enlightenment on Seriousness of the Pandemic
The Special Committee of the National Economic Council on COVID-19 is working hard to develop additional measures to alleviate the challenges being faced by Nigerians because of the implications of the global pandemic in the country. The Committee chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, held its second meeting this afternoon as it continues its […]
President Buhari Lauds Relationship With Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
The relationship between Nigeria and Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) is strong, and will remain so, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in farewell audience, His Excellency Malainine Sadik-Bachir, Ambassador of SADR, who has completed his tour of duty in Nigeria. “I congratulate you on a […]
Our Plans to Address Skills Gap and Employability in Nigeria – VP Osinbajo at Inauguration of National Council on Skills
In addition to the efforts made by the Federal Government in the past four years to address unemployment, the inauguration of the National Council on Skills will further boost the employability of young Nigerians and as a result reduce unemployment in the country, according to Vice President Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President who stated this […]
How Buhari Administration is Pushing Through Major Supportive Initiatives for MSMEs
Vice President Osinbajo to FG agencies: we need to do a lot more, $20M fund for technology & innovation N90B single digit loan scheme for small scale agric, 7000 beneficiaries already shared N20B Bank of Industry has now approved a $20M technology fund for young innovators, Central Bank is offering a N90B soft loan facility […]
Economy Maintains Growth Trajectory as non-oil Sector Keeps Upward Trend
Nigeria’s GDP grows by 2.55% in Q4 2019, recording consistent growth since 2017 recession The latest GDP report by the National Bureau of Statistics today indicates growth in the Nigerian economy during Fourth Quarter of last year – the Q4 2019 and Full Year (FY) 2019. While we welcome the report, it is the determination […]
Today, we Save Millions of Dollars That Could Have Gone Into Food Importation, says President Buhari
We should invest more in agriculture, as we will make faster strides through it as a nation, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving members of Council for New Nigeria Initiative (CNNI), led by Senator Abu Ibrahim. President Buhari added: “With our vast population and land, agriculture […]
President Buhari Appreciates Roles of Doctors Without Borders’ in Conflict Areas in the Country
The sacrifices of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in conflict areas in Nigeria are well appreciated, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Receiving Dr Christos Christou, International President of the organization at State House, Abuja, Friday, the President said the sacrifices as individuals and as a group were quite enormous, particularly on non-profit basis. Commenting […]
President Buhari Enlarges NDDC Interim Management Committee, Prof K.D Pondei Now Acting MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the enlargement of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from three to five. The five members of the committee are now: Professor Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei, who is the Ag. Managing Director, replacing Barrister Joy Nunieh; Dr Cairo Ojougboh, Ag. Executive Director (Projects); Mr Ibanga […]
No Government Financial Transaction Will be Done in Secret, President Buhari Assures
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that with the various reform agenda implemented by his administration, very soon, all government financial transactions will be done in the open. The President gave this assurance Tuesday in Kaduna at the Passing-Out Parade of Detective Inspector Course Five, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “My resolve is […]
