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Nigeria To Partner South Korea In Lithium Exploration – Alake

By Georgina Humphrey Nigeria is to partner South Korea in exploring the large deposits of lithium-bearing pegmatites in the country. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated this at the Seventh Korea-Africa Economic Co-operation conference in Busan, South Korea. Represented by the Director-General of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, Dr. Abdulrazaq Garba, Dr. Alake, explained that both countries have resolved to revise a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, […]

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Efforts Ongoing To Rescue Abducted Corps Members – NYSC

By Oduyemi Odumade The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, says efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining Eight Corps members and a driver, kidnapped in Zamfara state while on their way to orientation camp in Sokoto State. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed who disclosed this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Youths said the Corps has made contact with the bandits. He said […]

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Olubunmi Wants Fire Academy To Accommodate Private Fire Fighters

  Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has suggested the possibility of broadening the use of the National Fire Academy, Sheda Abuja, to accommodate Private Fire Service Men. Speaking, after his first official inspection tour of the academy, Dr Tunji-Ojo said the facility can play key roles in training safety officers who will be “on-ground” responders for the private sector. He said a lot more would be done to ensure […]

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Tinubu Urges Nigerians In US To Come Back

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians residing in the diaspora to return home, emphasizing the nation’s current state of growth and progress.   Speaking at a presidential town hall meeting in New York organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Tinubu highlighted the need for a change in the mindset to grasp the abundant business opportunities available in Nigeria. […]

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HOR Lauds Lagos Govt For Robust Transportation System

By Oduyemi Odumade The House of Representives Adhoc Commitee investigating the failure of Federal Mass Transist Scheme has applauded the Lagos State Government for the construction and implementation of a seamless transportation system in the State. The chairman of the ad hoc Committee, Mr Afam Victor Ogene, gave the commendation during a working visit to the State. The Lawmaker who explained that the visit to the state was to engage […]

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Nigeria Sets To Deploy 16 Volunteers To Liberia

By Florence Adewale Nigeria is set to deploy sixteen volunteers to Liberia to further boost bilateral ties between the two countries. The Director General, Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Mr. Yusuf Buba-Yakubu made this known while addressing the volunteers in Abuja. Mr. Buba-Yakubu said the move would also strengthen the present administration's commitment to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to foster national development. According to Buba-Yakubu "for us here, our business […]

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PBAT Celebrates Wife As She Clocks 63

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his wife Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her birthday today, 21 September 2023. The President on his verified X account formally Twitter wrote;  "Happy 63rd birthday to the love of my life, Oluremi. My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who has consistently filled my days with joy and laughter over 36 amazing years. Today is not only a […]

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Patriotism : House To Partner Directorate Of Technical Aid Corps

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr. Tajudeen Abbas says the 10th House is willing to partner the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps towards ensuring that patriotic Nigerians become good ambassadors of the country. Dr. Abbas who made this known when the Newly appointed Director General of the Corps , Mr. Yusuf Buba Yakub led a delegation on a courtesy call to his office in Abuja assured the Director […]

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Business

Nigeria Ready To Meet Global Demand For Critical Minerals

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake says Nigeria is ready to play vital role in providing global demand for critical minerals. Dr. Alake made this known during a special session at the ongoing 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Speaking on the topic: "From critical minerals to energy transition: Africa in the driver's seat" at the event organised by the Corporate Council of Africa, Alake emphasized […]

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