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BDAN’s Commitment to Sector Stability

The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria has restated its commitment to advocating for the banking sector to ensure its stability. This commitment was expressed at its 28th Annual General Meeting held virtually on Tuesday. During the AGM, it was revealed that the association recorded a marginal increase of 2.6 per cent in total income for...
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Truck Strike Suspended: Lagos Talks Begin

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has suspended its ongoing industrial action following the Lagos State Government’s decision to open dialogue with the association over the contentious N12,500 electronic call-up levy imposed on tankers along the Lekki–Epe corridor. In a directive issued to all zonal and depot unit chairmen on Tuesday, the association said...
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Tinubu’ll Lift Nigerians From Poverty

President Bola Tinubu is committed to restoring the livelihoods of impoverished and vulnerable Nigerians, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, affirmed on Wednesday in Abuja. Bagudu made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme Additional Financing. He stated that...
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Tijani Elected ITU Council Vice Chair for 2025

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has expressed his delight at being elected vice chair of the International Telecommunication Union Council for 2025. The appointment was made on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, where the ITU Council meetings are currently taking place. Tijani announced this development in a statement, describing the honour as...
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Remi Tinubu Attends 7th MERCK Foundation Summit

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to championing programmes and initiatives that promote the health and education of girls and women in Nigeria. She emphasised that advancing the education of girls, particularly in healthcare-related fields, would significantly improve the overall well-being of Nigerians. Mrs. Tinubu made the remarks during the 13th...
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Okpebholo Launches Emergency Response To Diphtheria Outbreak

The Edo State Governor Monday Okpebolo, has launched an emergency public health response to combat the spread of Diphtheria disease. The State also mobilized critical resources and expertise aimed at arresting the outbreak and safeguarding the health of residents. According to the government, the response includes heightened disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, and a coordinated public...
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Pharmacists Decry Marginalization In Health

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has accused the Federal Government of marginalizing non-physician health professionals across the country’s education and health sectors. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, signed by its National Chairman, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, the ACPN criticized the government for allegedly yielding repeatedly to what it described as...
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