Nigeria’s quest to host more global and continental sporting events got a boost on Friday May 15 with the visit of a delegation of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) led by its President Mustafa Berraf to the National Sports Commission Headquarters. This is even as the ANOCA President thanked President Bola...
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Housing Minister Reaffirms Commitment To Slums Upgrade, Modernising Urban Landscape in Nigeria
Ministry to review the 1992 regional and urban development law for implementation*Collaboration with Regional Development Ministry to determine full implementation necessaryMinister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, PhD has reaffirmed the committement of the federal government to transforming Nigeria’s informal settlements into dignified, liveable communities, describing it as a priority of the...
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CAN Kwara Clarifies Neutral Stance, Disowns Political Endorsements Ahead of Elections
The Kwara State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has reaffirmed its non-partisan posture, declaring that it remains neutral and will not be involved in political endorsements or alignments ahead of upcoming elections. The association stated that it has not endorsed any political party or candidate, distancing itself from any claim or impression suggesting...
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AGF TASKS IPPIS STAKEHOLDERS ON REFORMS FOR BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has charged stakeholders to review the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and chart a course toward greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public payroll administration.Dr. Ogunjimi made this known during the opening of a three-day Retreat on the implementation of...
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Housing PPP Summit’s Outcomes To Form Our Strategic Plan- Darma
Housing and Urban Development, Minister, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma,PhD has declared that the outcomes of the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit will form a critical part of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan aimed at transforming housing delivery and driving economic growth in Nigeria.Dr. Darma made this declaration ministerial address during the second edition of...
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Beyond Extraction: African Mining, Energy and Finance Leaders to Unite in Abuja to Shield Continental Wealth Through the “MADE” Framework
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The narrative of African resource management is undergoing a fundamental shift from competition to collective development. From June 23-25, 2026, the State House Conference Centre in Abuja will host the 5th edition AFNIS 2026 | Anchored by Romulus Mining.This milestone anniversary summit, themed “One Africa. One Resource Vision,” moves past traditional dialogue...
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FG Committed to Creating Right Environment for Housing Investment* – Darma
Housing PPP Summit, viable pathway for mobilising long term finance – Dr ShodinmuMinister for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, PhD has restated the commitment of the federal government to creating the right environment for housing investment to thrive.The Minister spoke on the backdrop of the upcoming Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit, during...
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AGF PLEDGES STRONG SUPPORT FOR POLICE TO ACHIEVE STATUTORY MANDATE
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness and commitment to ensure prompt release of approved funds to the Nigeria Police Force in order to strengthen its operations and tackle insecurity across the country.Dr. Ogunjimi made this known on recently, when the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji...
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OAGF Debunks Reports Suggesting Federal Government issued a “six-month ultimatum” to the World Bank.
The attention of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has been drawn to media reports suggesting that the Federal Government issued a “six-month ultimatum” to the World Bank.The OAGF wishes to clarify that the comments made by the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, during the meeting with the...
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AGF, OGUNJIMI URGES SWIFT APPROVAL, DISBURSEMENT OF WORLD BANK PROJECT FUNDS TO NIGERIA
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has called on the World Bank to expedite the approval and disbursement of project funds to Nigeria, stressing that the facilities are loans that the country is obliged to repay, not grants.Dr. Ogunjimi made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a World...