Year: 2023

Digitizing Agricultural sector for Smallholder Farmers ‘ll boost Nigeria’s GDP – DG NITDA

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa said with the smallholder farmers producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion, rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through initiatives developed by the government would not only boost productivity but increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $67billion. Kashifu Inuwa made this disclosure at the Policy Dialogue session in collaboration with the Office of the Presidency, the…

Reps condemns killing of two Men in Onitsha, calls for Police Investigation

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to investigate the gruesome killing of two men in Onitsha by a mob on November 1, 2023. The resolution of the House followed a motion of Urgent National Importance moved by the lawmaker representing Ihiala Federal Constituency of Anambra, Hon. Paschal Agbodike. The motion called the attention of the House to the rampant killing of Nigerians by mob action noted that between 2019 and 2022 more than 279 mob actions were recorded in Nigeria…

2024 Budget: Rep Agbodike applauds Tinubu,says Legislature ‘ll support Executive to succeed

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A member representing Ihiala federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Dr. Paschal Agbodike (APGA) has applauded President Bola Tinubu on the 2024 budget proposals, assured that the legislature will support the executive to succeed. According to the lawmaker, Nigerians were impressed by the way the president presented the 2024 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. Hon. Agbodike made this known on Wednesday while briefing newsmen shortly after the presentation of the budget. He said the National Assembly will check the performance of 2023 budget and look…

DG inaugurates SAED centre in NYSC Delta camp ….. pays tribute to Initiator,Late Mrs Folake Ndubusi-Johnson

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has inaugurated Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre inside Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku. Speaking at the inauguration during his visit today, General Ahmed said the centre would serve as additional advantage and morale booster in the training of Corps Members in vocational skills. He commended the NYSC Delta State Coordinator, Mr Alao Olusegun for his determination in completing the laudable one block of six-room project which was conceived by Late Mrs Folake Ndubusi-Johnson, a staff of…

CP Niger visits Emir Of Minna, seeks support of traditional institution

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The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman today 29th November, 2023 paid a familiarization visit to the Emir of Minna, HRH Alh. Dr. Umar Faruk Bahago, in Minna,Niger state capital. In his speech, the CP who assumed duty on 15th November, asserted that the purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with His Highness and pay homage to the exalted throne, “because to have a good beginning, would ensure that the end would be well”.   He noted that it became important to get to…

2024 budget must address needs of long-suffering Nigerians – Speaker Abbas urges … gets standing ovation from President Tinubu, Reps

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has stated that the 2024 Appropriation Bill “should not be seen as a mere financial document but a reflection of our collective resolve to address the most critical needs of our long-suffering citizens.” The Speaker made this known in his vote of thanks after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu laid the 2024 budget estimates before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. President Tinubu presented a proposal of N27.5trillion, and tagged the Appropriation Bill as ‘Budget…

JUST IN: Supreme Court extends use of old naira notes till further notice

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has extended the use of old naira notes indefinitely. This is coming following the request by the federal government for the extension of use of the N200, N500 and N1000 notes which were redesigned under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari. While ruling on the request, a panel of the apex court on Wednesday ordered that the old notes remain legal tender until necessary facilities are put in place for their replacement.

President Bola Tinubu’s speech to a joint National Assembly session on November 29, 2023 on the 2024 Budget

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Budget of Renewed Hope, by Bola Tinubu 1. In furtherance of my sacred duties and obligations as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is my honour to be here today to present my administration’s 2024 Budget Proposal to this Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. This moment is especially profound and significant to me because it is my first annual budgetary presentation to the National Assembly. 2. Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, I commend your swift consideration and passage of the 2023 Supplementary…

DG NYSC tasks Corps Members on peaceful co-existence

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Corps Members to live in peace with one another, make new friends and use the opportunities of the service year to foster national unity and integration.   He gave the advise in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members during his visit to Abia State Orientation Camp in Umuna, Bende Local Government Area of the State. General Ahmed said the Scheme was established to foster national unity and integration, hence the need…

Security, Job Creation, Poverty reduction top priorities,as President Tinubu presents 2024 Budget to National Assembly

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President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security were some of the top priorities of the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on the 2024 Federal budget proposal on Wednesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the nation’s internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities with a view to safeguarding lives, property, and investments across the country. Tinubu said the proposed…