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Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

...Ndume also provided justification for the ₦160 million Land Cruiser SUVs that each member of the National Assembly was to get. Ndume made this statement on Thursday, November 3, 2023, while elucidating the problems surrounding the contentious yacht on Arise TV. The yacht, reportedly valued at ₦5 billion, recently caused a stir in the public after the national assembly's ₦2.1 trillion supplemental budget details were made public. "We inquired about the yacht budget, but it was signed for a dollar rate, and the new rate isn't favorable," Ndume stated. The budget was estimated to be around ₦435; however, it has…
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Nigeria is still in the crawl, but I’m determined to change the story, says Tinubu

Nigeria is still in the crawl, but I’m determined to change the story, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria as ‘a crawling country in the committee of thriving economies’, especially in terms of development indices relating to green energy and the environment. He, however, assured that, as president, he was determined to change the narrative and bring about a transformative government in the country. Tinubu, who played host to the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Sunday, also commented on the Supreme Court judgment, which affirmed his election as President, saying the court verdict has put paid to needless distraction from his political opponents. “I know Germany has advanced…
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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

Three military-led West African Sahel countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have signed a security treaty that will make them support one another against any external aggression. They signed the treaty on Saturday, in a development that appeared to counter the threat posed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recall that ECOWAS issued threats to intervene militarily following the July coup in Niger, that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to Niger’s aid if it is attacked. ECOWAS and the West have criticized the three countries over military takeovers, which have strained their…
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Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

According to the official Niger News Agency (ANP), the military government that took power after a coup in Niger decided to reopen its airspace to commercial flights on Monday. It had been restricted since August 6. The ANP cited a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport as saying, "The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights, adding that ground services have also resumed." "Airspace is still closed to all operational military flights and other special flights, which are only authorized subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities", he continued. The Economic…
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Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential: Reinventing Politics for Progressive Development – Kalu

Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential: Reinventing Politics for Progressive Development – Kalu

Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is teeming with immense potential waiting to be unleashed. With a population of over 200 million people and abundant natural resources, it is high time for Nigeria to redefine its political landscape and tap into its vast potential for progressive development. Two key aspects are crucial for igniting this change: unleashing Nigeria's untapped potential and reinventing politics for progress. Igniting Change: Unleashing Nigeria's Untapped Potential! Nigeria is a country blessed with abundant resources, both natural and human. From vast oil reserves to a young and talented workforce, the potential for growth and development is undeniable.…
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