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nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Ibironke AriyoThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is to revise its policies to better accommodate and empower female drivers across the country. Speaking at the maiden edition of the “Women on Wheels” summit on Tuesday in Abuja, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the initiative as a transformative platform for promoting gender inclusion, skill development and safety.
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nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Sarafina ChristopherMr Aiyenuro Joshua, of the T-Jos Signature Nigeria, has declared his intention to set a world record in the Guinness Book for the longest haircut in the world. The barbing marathon has been scheduled to hold from June 10 to June 17 at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Taiye AgbajeThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, fixed June 27 to deliver judgment in the contempt claims filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the suit filed by the embattled lawmaker. Justice Binta Nyako would also deliver a judgment on the preliminary objection filed by all the defendants in the suit, including the senate president, challenging the jurisdiction of the court.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Salif AtojokoMohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the 3.4 billion dollars COVID loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the sixth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Salif AtojokoThe Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, says the ministry will contribute $100 billion to the Nigerian economy by 2030. Musawa said this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of sixth the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of the year. She said a memo seeking to monetise Nigeria’s tangible and intangible assets in both the creative, cultural and the tourism industry was approved by FEC.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Okeoghene AkubuikeTaimur Samad, World Bank’s Acting Country Director for Nigeria, says the Nigerian economy is improving due to the country’s commitment to sustained reforms. Samad made this statement based on the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, released on Monday in Abuja, which highlighted several key indicators of progress. He said these include a stable exchange rate, rising foreign reserves, and improved fiscal conditions.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Gabriel AgbejaThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says Asaba Airport, location of the collision between an antelope and Air Peace Aircraft, is not under its management. The FAAN Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, made the clarification via FAAN official X Account @FAAN_Official. “We will like to state that this incident did not occur at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which is managed by FAAN.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Salif AtojokoMrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Group Life Assurance Scheme for government workers, paramilitary and uniformed personnel. Walson-Jack said through the Insurance Scheme, the Federal Government would provide a life policy for each public servant, and that in the event of death, public servant’s next-of-kin would have a benefit to help the family cushion the effect of the loss.
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3 days ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor
British King Charles is to host French President Emmanuel Macron on a state visit to the UK from July 8-10, Buckingham Palace has announced. The French leader and his wife Brigitte Macron would stay at Windsor Castle and will be feted with a state banquet at the historic Berkshire royal residence.
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By Fatima Mohammed-LawalDr Shukurat Okesina, the Chief Medical Director, Ayisha Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Eiyenkonrin, Ilorin, says the Kwara government has introduced supportive care for pregnant women during childbirth. Okesina told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin that medical health care workers have received the required training to commence supportive care during delivery in their facilities.
