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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that the world strategically needs the African continent for its wealth and invaluable resources that are essential for economic growth and development. The President who was represented by Vice Kashim Shettina at the Africa Minerals Strategy Group summit in New York, United States of America on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said that Africa possesses 92 percent of global reserves of platinum, 56 percent of Cobalt, 54 percent Manganese, and 36 percent of Chromium, all minerals used in the manufacture of batteries. “In short, the world needs Africa today more…

Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to fostering stronger international bilateral partnerships with member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The decision was reached on Monday at a high-level OACPS meeting chaired by Angola in New York, United States of America on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said Vice President Kashim Shettima who is representing President Bola Tinubu at this year’s UNGA expressed the country’s commitment. Vice President Shettima reiterated the importance…

By Anule Emmanuel The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Monday challenged the Federal Government to set up effective mechanisms for scrutinizing procurement expenditures of security agencies in the country to restore public trust in Nigeria’s efforts to fight criminality. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani stated this during the lauch of the 7th edition of its shadow report 2024 of the Sustainable Development Goal’s 16 on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. CISLAC shadow report assessesNigeria’s progress towards achieving key targets under SDG 16—promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. The civil…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru on Sunday addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, emphasising Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to international peace and security a role he said should earn the country seat in the organisation’s Security Council. Badaru said at the Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2: “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security. He said that “Since our first deployment in the Congo in 1960, Nigeria has contributed to 41 peacekeeping missions globally.” While highlighting the deployment of over 200,000 Nigerian troops in UN operations, Badaru called for reform of the UN Security Council to ensure Africa…

By Anule Emmanuel Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Sunday participated in a high-powered meeting with the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) at the ongoing 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Governor Alia is among Vice President Kashim Shettima’s official delegation to this year’s UNGA. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the event. An excited Governor Alia who is passionate about making a development change in Benue wrote on his Facebook page; “Yesterday, I had the honour of participating in a crucial meeting with…

A cross section of worshippers at the Love Legacy Chapel International of the United States of America on Sunday joined choruses in prayer for the emergence of a righteous leader in America during the country’s forthcoming presidential election. The November 5, 2024 American presidential election is tightly being contested between Republican Donald Trump and Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party with citizens sharply divided in support of the two runner candidates. Head of the Chapel, Apostle (Dr) Williams Shalders told the congregation that the Church of America was falling back in prayer and allowing the devil to mute the mouths…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to brief him on the state of affairs of the ‘food basket’, especially on the government’s readiness to conduct local council elections on October 5th 2024 and the support of the Federal Government to the State as well as the recent alert by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) about possible threats of flooding in Benue. NewsQuest brings the excerpts: I just came to brief Mr. President on the state of affairs in Benue. The State is experiencing quite a high level of…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured that with the renewed commitment of his government to create a robust financial system and a business-friendly economy, more foreign direct investments (FDI) will be attracted in to Nigeria. The President stated this at the Presudential Villa, Abuja when he received officiaks of Coca-Cola Company where theyvannounced plans to accelerate investments in Nigeria to $1 billion over the next five years. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the global leadership team of Coca-Cola Company, led by Mr John Murphy, its president and chief financial officer,…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State recently visited Vice President Kashim Shettina at the Presidential Villa to commiserate with him over the calamitous flood incident in Maiduguri, Borno State. He spoke to State House Correspondents on the sad incidents and the investment drive of his government especially the smart city project in Kaduna among other issues. Q: Did you say that a joint committee will be set up with the Huawei company to monitor the progress of the smart city project and to begin work in full? When we were in China after the bilateral meeting between President Bola Tinubu…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State recently accompanied President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Republic of China for a State visit and attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where he signed several MoU for intervention projects. He speaks to NewsQuest on the potential impacts of the agreements on his development strides in Lagos among other issues. Q: We understand that you signed on behalf of Lagos State several MoU with China on this trip? I want to commend and thank Mr. President for giving us in Lagos this very rare opportunity to join him on this important State visit…