Tag: africa
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Land Use Act: Governor Mbah Creates New Urban Areas, Eliminates Confusion, Hidden Charges in Land Transactions

In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. By the provisions of the Executive Order, entitled “Enugu State Designation of Land…
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Northern Nigeria Stakeholders Reject Tax Reform Bills, Demands Inclusive Economic Policies

A recent town hall meeting convened by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) Gombe State Chapter, in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and critical stakeholders, has unequivocally rejected the proposed Tax Reform Bills. The meeting, held at Gombe State University on January 6, 2025, brought together policymakers, academics, civil society actors, community leaders, youth…
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Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar Condoles with Jigawa Governor Over Mother’s Passing

The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. In a statement released today, the Minister expressed his shock and sadness upon receiving the news…
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Matawalle Seeks Increased Funding For Defence Health Services As Nigeria, US Deepen Partnership

In a significant move to bolster Defence Health Services, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle MON, met with a U.S. delegation led by Dr. David Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. The meeting, which took place on Friday, December 20, 2024, focused on enhancing the existing collaboration…
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Matawalle Commends President Tinubu For Positive Economic Reforms, Urges Positive Narratives from Critics

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his robust economic policies and reforms, which are yielding significant positive results for the nation. According to Matawalle, these initiatives are contributing to a turnaround in the economy that will benefit all Nigerians. In light of ongoing criticism,…
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Hon Edeh Empowers Nkanu East Youths with Skills Acquisition Programme

Hon. Okechukwu Sydney Edeh, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, who is also the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Enugu State and the ALGON National Publicity Secretary, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering Governor Peter Mbah’s campaign promises, particularly in the areas of youth empowerment and…
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With Commitment And Resilience We’ll Defeat Banditry and Terrorism, Defence Minister Badaru Charges Airforce

The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism. According to the Minister, “you are key to this this fight and we must put our acts together on your active component…
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Group Condemns Baseless Lies Against Minister Badaru

A group under the auspices of Tinubu Arewa Media 2023, led by Comrade Abdulhamid Bala, has issued resounding condemnation of the baseless allegations circulating against the Minister of Defence, Muhammadu Badaru, by persons it described as certain meddlesome individuals. The group, which has been in the forefront of the campaign for the victory of President…
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EDA Hosts Pan Africa/USA Business Summit in Minnesota December 5 -7

A Non-Profit Organization with focus on promoting equity and economic inclusion, Equitable Development Action (EDA) in partnership with Tibro Global Company Ltd, has concluded plans to hold Pan Africa/USA Business Summit in Minnesota with the aim of powering Pan Atlantic Economic Transformation through Trade and Investment. In a press statement released in Abuja on Thursday…
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CNPP Condemns Murder of Igbo-Jah by Trigger-Happy Police Officer, Demands Removed Anti-cult Commander’s Dismissal

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), Enugu State Chapter, has strongly denounced the senseless killing of renowned Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, who is popularly know as Igbo-Jah,, by a reckless police officer in Enugu State. In a press release signed by its state chairman, Hon Afam Ani, the CNPP expressed outrage over the…
