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The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, has asked African leaders to look inward for funding opportunities for the continent. The ex-World Bank developmental economistduring an interview, emphasized the need for Africa to change its mindset and see opportunities, with the seeming challenge and effect of the pause of billions of dollars in global funding for United States’ health and education projects in countries of the world.  OKONJO-IWEALA stressed that African leaders […]

President BOLA TINUBU has approved the establishment of the National Paramilitary Academy. The Minister of Interior, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, who made the revelation yesterday said the President granted approval for the institution at the Federal Executive Council, FEC,.held on Monday. According to the minister, the institution will train young citizens in paramilitary engagement after securing admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. He added that the young citizens will graduate as properly trained […]

The Senate Public Accounts Committee has raised serious concerns over multiple issues related to the Nigeria Police Force, including financial irregularities and missing firearms. During a review of the Auditor-General’s report, lawmakers were informed of eight infractions recorded against the police including contract irregularities totalling ₦1.136 billion, as well as the disappearance of over 3,900 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, which are feared to be at large in the hands of […]

The Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh says President Bola Tinubu is committed to the development of Ogoniland, listing efforts by the current administration to better the lives of the people. Momoh, during an interview, noted that the President as a visionary leader,  understands the feelings of the people and for the past one year, has had two different meetings with the leaders of the Ogoni people –  traditional rulers, political leaders, and […]