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President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of a new set of professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move aimed at bolstering the regulatory body’s operations. Leading the board as Chairman is Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the…
The construction of electronic gates, known as e-Gates, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is reportedly nearing completion, with Minister of the Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announcing that the project is 90% finished. Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on Friday through his official social media account, stating that he had personally inspected the progress of…
In a notable turn of events, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed remorse over the region’s backing of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, citing the need for unity and consensus in future candidate selections. Despite President Tinubu garnering the highest number of votes from the region among the three major contenders…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation for the exemplary work conducted by Mr. Jim Obazee, the former CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), as the Special Investigator tasked with probing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and affiliated organizations. Appointed on July 28, 2023, to spearhead this critical national endeavor, Mr….
In a significant move aimed at bolstering healthcare infrastructure across states, the Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this announcement during the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee held in…
In a strategic move aimed at addressing the prevailing economic challenges in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of two key bodies: the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET). These initiatives are poised to bolster the nation’s economic governance frameworks and enhance coordinated planning and implementation…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare sector, President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the transformation of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, into a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. The announcement, made through a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…
The eagerly anticipated launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme has been postponed indefinitely by the Federal Government. Akintunde Sawyer, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), revealed this in an interview with ARISE NEWS. Originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, the loan scheme has been delayed once more due to ongoing…
In a bold move to secure the release of abducted Nigerians, controversial Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stepped forward, expressing his willingness to facilitate comprehensive discussions between the Federal Government and bandits. Sheikh Gumi’s offer comes amidst the recent abduction of over 280 students from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in Chikun…
In response to widespread criticism and concerns raised by private sector groups, the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided to suspend the implementation of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy. The decision comes after a successful Trade and Investment outreach led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Qatar and subsequent meetings with key ministers. The…