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    Kapital FM 92.9 The Station that Rocks!

Month: November 2023

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Education

Education: FG Seeks Support From Gates Foundation

The Federal Government has identified education and skills development as a panacea for addressing poverty and hunger in Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this during a meeting with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation led by the President of its Global Growth and Opportunity Division, Mr Rodger Voorhies, at the Presidential Villa. He underscored the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity and the urgent need […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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LGs Seek Autonomy For Effective Service Delivery

  By Garry Ochigbo The Federal Government has been urged to grant financial autonomy to local governments for effective service delivery at the grassroots. The National President, National Forum for Heads of Local Government Administration in Nigeria, FOHALGAN, Abdulrahman Marafa, made the call at a forum in Abuja. Marafa said the 3rd annual forum was aimed at bringing together heads of administration from local governments across the six geopolitical zones […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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FCTA Tasks Staff On Hardwork As 31 Directors Retire

  By Ekemini Ubong Thirty one Directors who retired from the service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA have been commended for their dedication to duty while in service. The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, who stated this during an event to celebrate the retired Directors called on staff of the Ministry to emulate the retirees. According […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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Foreign

Myanmar Junta’s War Against Rebels Displaces Millions: UN

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over the escalating conflict in Myanmar. According to the UN, the number of people displaced by the fighting has reached two million, and the secretary-general appealed to all sides to protect non-combatants and open access to humanitarian aid. The striking success of an alliance of three ethnic armed groups in Shan State in driving the army and police out […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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Foreign

David Cameron Makes First Official Visit To Ukraine

New Foreign Secretary David Cameron has made his first working visit to Ukraine, meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Lord Cameron reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine, promising moral, diplomatic and "above all military support for... however long it takes". Mr Zelensky congratulated Mr Cameron on his new post and thanked him for the UK's continued backing. Lord Cameron became foreign secretary in a cabinet shuffle on Monday. "This is […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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Foreign

US And China Agree To Resume Military Communications

The US and China have agreed to resume military-to-military communications to ease rising tensions, President Joe Biden says. "We're back to direct, open, clear communications," he said following a rare meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in California on Wednesday. It was the first time the pair had spoken in person in more than a year. But there were still signs of tension between the two - Mr Biden repeated […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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FG Commits To Effective Use Of AI

  By Oduyemi Odumade The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the commitment of the Federal Government in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the economy. He however warned that the Government will not condone any form of abuse that will affect national security. Mr. Kalu made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to him by a delegation from Meta […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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China: 25 Dead, Scores Hospitalised In Shanxi Building Fire

At least 25 people have died after a fire tore through an office building in northern China, state media report. The fire at the four-storey building in Luliang City, Shanxi province broke out at around 07:00 local time on Thursday (23:00 GMT Wednesday). Of the dozens evacuated from the Yongju Coal Industry Joint Building, 51 people were taken to hospital. Rescue operations are ongoing even as the fire is under […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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National

Power Sector Reform Act, Lawmaker Seeks PBAT’s Assent

  By Oduyemi Odumade The Member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in Lagos State, Mr. Babajimi Benson, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give his assent to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act and other related matters highlighting the benefits it holds for host communities. Mr. Benson explained that the bill upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent, communities, especially those near the Egbin Thermal Power Station, will receive 5% […]

todayNovember 16, 2023