President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said President Tinubu said this following the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The statement said President Tinubu welcomed the judgment of the Tribunal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities. The Presidential Spokesperson said the President recognized the diligence,…
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The 8th Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit commenced on Wednesday in Tallinn, Estonia, with the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, leading the Nigerian delegation. The 2023 OGP Summit focuses on open government in the digital age, the potential of technology to make governance and policy-making more transparent and accountable, and the preservation of democracy. It brings together heads of state and government, representatives of civil society, and policymakers around the world annually to promote principles of transparency and good governance globally. In an address at the occasion, the Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation, who…
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Evelyn Nigige has urged Nigerian researchers, investors and innovators to leverage on the European Patent Library Project to stimulate dynamic and balanced Intellectual Property Right (IPRs) system for creativity and innovation for economic development. Dr. Ngige said this at the opening of the two-day Patent Library (PATLIB) Seminar with the theme “Knowledge transfer to Africa” organized by European Patent Convention on Tuesday in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary who was represented by the Director of Trade in the Ministry, Mr Suleuman Audu, said that the project will create grounds and…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to cordial relationship with the United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime in Nigeria (UNODC). The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu said this when he received the UNODC team in his office in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that Nigeria and UNODC had been collaborating, providing support to state and non-state actors in the area of anti-corruption, counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism, drug prevention, treatment and control. Bagudu said that they also fight organised maritime crime, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, justice sector reform,…
The speech was presented by the Minister of State for the Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako Here’s President Bola Tinubu’s Speech: Excellencies, speaking on behalf of Nigeria, I extend my heartfelt congratulations for the landmark occasion that marks the inaugural AU Africa Climate Summit. This event as well as our recent efforts and advocacy on the topic of Climate Change boldly demonstrate to the global community that Africa is rising to the challenge and taking decisive steps to deliver a sustainable economic future for our people. The African Climate Summit occurs at a pivotal juncture, offering us an exclusive stage…
By Nana Musa The Federal Government on Monday pledged to deepen its existing Bilateral diplomacy/Economic ties with the Government of Japan to enhance the economic growth and development in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said this when he received the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi in his office in Abuja. Bagudu said that Nigeria and Japan had long existing collaboration in the areas of agriculture, trade, investment, technical aids and grants. “I note that businesses between both countries crisscross Nigeria’s exportation of agricultural and petrochemical products to Japan and importation from Japan,…
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has sought for technical and financial support to develop the 2023-2027 National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP) implementation plan which was outstanding. The minister said this when he received the United Kingdom-Nigeria infrastructure Advisor Facility (UKNiAF) team in his office in Abuja on Monday. Bagudu sought UKNiAF’s support for the ministry to develop national infrastructure register to keep track of national infrastructure stock. He said: “The limited capacity of the MDAs in the identification and packaging of bankable projects still remains an obstacle to infrastructure delivery in…
Akabueze By Nana Musa The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing the efficiency and transparency of budgetary processes. The Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, made this known in Abuja on Monday, at a training on budget preparation using the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised for all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Akabueze, who was represented by the Director, Expenditure at Budget office, Isah Gwangwazo, said that the training session underscored the determination to enhance fiscal discipline and accountability…
Managing Director/CEO of NDIC, Bello Hassan The International Association of Deposit Insurers, African Regional Committee (IADI-ARC) has appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan its Vice Chairperson. NDIC’s Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Bashir Alhassan Nuhu revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The appointment was made at the IADI-ARC Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently in Dakar, Senegal. It would be recalled that Bello was elected into the IADI Executive Council (EXCO) in October last year during the IADI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The IADI-ARC…
*Urges Victims To Speak Out By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, rose from its Saturday, September 2, 2023 Congress with a Communique condemning in strong terms, the rising rate of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). NAWOJ therefore called for strict enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, (VAPP) and encouraged women to speak up against any form of domestic and work place violence. In the Communique jointly signed by the Chairperson, Comrade Annah Daniel and Assistant Secretary, Gloria Josiah, the Women Journalists deliberated on a wide-range of issues affecting the Association and…
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated Community Practice (CoP) to enhance implementation of the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) the country . The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, while inaugurating the community in Abuja, said that the NSPP was structured along four pillars of social assistance, social care, social insurance and labour market interventions. Bagudu, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Nebeolisa Anako said that the CoP would help to coordinate the implementation of the programmes in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Bagudu said: “MDAs, state and non-state actors have…
By Engr Clement Nze The Lagdo Dam is located on the Benue River In the Niger Basin. The Cameroonian authorities commenced release of water from Lagdo Dam by 10.10am on 14th of August 2023. This was communicated to the Director General of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on 23rd August, 2023 by the Cameroonian Hydrologist in-charge of the Dam. The release of water from the Dam commenced at the rate of 200 cubic metres per second (200m?/s) which is about 18 million cubic metres of water per day (18Mm/day). According to the official, this exercise will continue for the next…