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"I have given approval to the CBN that the old N200 bank notes be released back into circulation and that it should also be allowed to circulate as legal tender with the new N200, N500, and N1000 banknotes for 60 days from Feb. 10, 2023 to April 10 2023."- President @MBuhari.
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President Muhammadu Buhari launches the newly redesigned Naira Notes at the State House, Abuja.
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"The issue of ANY Police Unit going to look into people's phones, which is supposed to be their private property, or looking at the type of vehicle they‘re using, or profiling them to see whether they‘re yahoo boys or not—that era is gone. It is not acceptable!” —IG of @PoliceNG
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The continuing attacks on Nigerian nationals and businesses in South Africa are unacceptable. Enough is enough. Nigeria will take definitive measures to ensure safety and protection of her citizens. (1/2).
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President @MBuhari received briefing from National Security Adviser Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd), accompanied by Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (Rtd) at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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President Muhammadu Buhari receives Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, approves extension of use of old notes deadline till Feb. 10, 2023 and exchange of old notes deadline till Feb. 17, 2023.
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NOTIFICATION: . Twitter Handle Change | From @AsoRock to @NigeriaGov, to more accurately reflect the fact that this handle represents, and exists on behalf of, the Federal Government of Nigeria. Thank you for following.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI ASKS FOR 7 DAYS FOR A MAJOR DECISION ON CURRENCY REDESIGN.
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"As far as we're concerned, Nigeria will become a full non-cash economy by March 1, 2023. As a consequence, any Govt official that withdraws even one Naira cash from any public account from March 1 will be investigated & prosecuted."— Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Ending Police Brutality, by @NigeriaFMYS. A conversation with @PoliceNG, @NigeriaFMYS and @NhrcNigeria. 3pm today.
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We apologize for the misleading tweets (now deleted) that went up yesterday, regarding the completion of self-certification forms by Reportable Persons. The message contained in the @firsNigeria Notice does not apply to everybody. FIRS will issue appropriate clarification shortly
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Happy 62nd Birthday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN). @ProfOsinbajo. We celebrate you, Sir. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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President @MBuhari launches and showcases the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES) Tools at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The official Price of Petrol in Nigeria is now N125 per Litre. A Price Modulation Mechanism is being introduced, to be managed by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), to henceforth adjust the price in line with the market price of crude oil.
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Today, President @MBuhari received in audience Former President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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"[Dangote Refinery] is a clear example of what can be achieved when entrepreneurs are encouraged and supported and when an enabling environment is created for investments and for businesses to thrive. ‘‘I am confident that my successor, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
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.@fccpcnigeria RELEASE: FCCPC WELCOMES TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF 15 STAFF OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY (ABU) FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND CORRUPTION:
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25 opportunities @NigeriaGov has provided for young Nigerians, in training, employment and entrepreneurship. Have you applied for any yet?
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President @MBuhari receives briefing from Minister of @Fmohnigeria, @DrEOEhanire and DG @NCDCgov, @Chikwe_I at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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Last night, President @MBuhari met with @BillGates and @AlikoDangote at a side event of the UNGA74 in New York. #PMBAtUNGA #NigeriaAtUNGA2019
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President @MBuhari watches as the final #NigeriaDecides2019results of the Presidential election are announced. @NTANewsNow
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President @MBuhari attends Convocation Ceremony/ Passing-Out Parade (POP) of the 2nd Regular graduating Cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy in Kano State. #PMBinKano
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President @MBuhari together with Vice President @ProfOsinbajo attended Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration and Parade at the Eagles Square, Abuja. #NigeriaAt60
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SURVIVAL FUND: FG OPENS REGISTRATION PORTAL 10 PM, SEPT. 21. As the portal for registration of prospective beneficiaries of #SurvivalFundNG opens today, interested Nigerians in the Payroll Support scheme are to note that the site will be open from 10pm Monday September 21, 2020.
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Domestic flight operations are resuming in Nigeria, as follows: . Abuja & Lagos Airports will reopen on July 8, 2020. Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri & Maiduguri: July 11, 2020. Other Airports: July 15, 2020. Please note this applies only to Domestic flights. Source: @fmaviationng.
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Yesterday, President @MBuhari Buhari received briefing from Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State on Solid Minerals and Mining Potentials in Zamfara. After which the President was presented with some gold bars and precious stones at the State House, Abuja.
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Disregard Falsehoods Being Peddled by Tigran Gambaryan against Nigerian Government Officials – FG . The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with concern the outrageous allegations, misinformation, and defamatory statements being disseminated by Tigran Gambaryan, an American
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE. PRESIDENT @MBuhari SALUTES ANTHONY JOSHUA ON COMEBACK VICTORY. President @MBuhari thumbs up World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, @anthonyfjoshua, for regaining his belts on Saturday night in a rematch with Mexican, @Andy_destroyer1.
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“This is the first time, the first time, that a decisive decision was taken to dissolve [SARS]. We’ve never done it before and we've never said it before.” — Inspector General of Police
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The @cenbank has released a 'Circular on the Regulation on Instant Interbank Electronic Funds Transfer Services in Nigeria' telling all Nigerian banks that any failed electronic transaction without reversal to the customer’s account within 24 hrs will attract a fine of N10,000.
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NOTICE: FULL TEXT OF PRESS BRIEFING ON SUSPENSION OF DAAR COMMUNICATIONS PLC BROADCAST LICENSE (@AIT_Online / @RaypowerNetwork) by @nbcgovng | June 6, 2019
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The Federal Government wishes to clarify to the public that the Federal public holiday on June 12, recently declared as the new Democracy Day, begins from next year 2019, and not this year. Hence, June 12 this year is not a public holiday.
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The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to inform Nigerian students and the general public that @9mobileng has given free data access to the following E-Learning portals to support the Federal Government's E-Learning program, especially during the #COVID19 period. They are:.
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"I recently directed all government uniforms institutions to patronise the use of locally produced garments, already the Bureau of Public Procurement has been notified to ensure strict compliance."- President @MBuhari
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President @MBuhari arrives Bamako, Mali for Peace Mission by @ecowas_cedeao Heads of Government.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended his Chief Personal Security Officer, CPSO and other Security Officers and Personnel on the excellent work put in towards ensuring his safety and that of his family.
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I am not afraid of free and fair election, because that’s what brought me here, President @MBuhari says today in Beijing at an interactive session with Nigerian community in China. #PMBAtFOCAC7
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"Vice President @ProfOsinbajo has announced approval of a 90-day special window to register businesses at a reduced rate of N5,000 only", instead of N10,000. The special window spans from October 1 to December 31, 2018.
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“Enough is enough, we will address this once and for all this time. The information we have from the high commission and the consul general in SA is that NO NIGERIAN LIVE HAS BEEN LOST DURING THIS CRISIS.”- Minister of Foreign Affairs @GeoffreyOnyeama
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We have a PRESIDENT who is BOLD, AUDACIOUS AND TENACIOUS
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Payments for the Federal Government’s @SurvivalFund_ng are ongoing. Follow #IGotSurvivalFund to see testimonials from beneficiaries. The Survival Fund was established to support and protect small businesses from potential vulnerabilities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PHOTOS:. Today, President @MBuhari launched the newly enhanced security e-Passport with 10-year validity at the State House, in Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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“By September latest, Nigeria would be the highest, biggest African country in terms of export of fertilizer. Things have actually changed”. – @AlikoDangote after President @MBuhari’s meeting with a group of Agrobusiness Executives yesterday in Washington. #PMBInDC
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NOTICE:.The Inspector-General of @PoliceNG has approved the request of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to commence an independent audit of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria including those of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
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President @MBuhari, Vice President @ProfOsinbajo, President of @NGRSenate, State Governors, SGF, @BossMustaphaSGF, alongside other @OfficialAPCNg chieftains in a group photograph with the 43 new ministers. #NextLevelCabinet.#AsoVillaToday
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ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC.
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Vice President @ProfOsinbajo presides over the weekly meeting of the Presidential Power Reform Working Group. #AsoVillaToday
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NOTICE: The Federal Government has declared Friday, 15th and Monday, 18th June as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Id-el Fitr. #Ramadan.
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President @MBuhari and his Immediate Family observe the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations at the State House, Abuja.
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Dept of State Services (DSS) announces arrest of ISWAP Commander, Abdulmumin Ibrahim OTARU (aka Abu Mikdad) & associate, Saidu SULEIMAN on 3rd Jan, 2023. According to DSS, "OTARU operated terrorist cells in & around Kogi [and] had staged several kidnap operations in Kogi & Ondo."
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The new Special Teachers Salary Scale approved by President @MBuhari in 2020 is expected to take off on January 1, 2022. The President also approved new (extended) Retirement Age (65) and Length of Service (40 years), for Teachers in Public Basic & Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
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Additional Special Forces personnel of @NigAirForce arriving Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna, this evening, led by Squadron Leader Richard Ngaro, Commander of the 404 Force Protection Group (FPG). “We will be there for as long as is necessary.” — NAF
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Vice President @ProfOsinbajo inspects the completed model houses prototypes of the one-bedroom and two-bedroom bungalows of the Social Housing scheme at Dei Dei, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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"There is no provision for fuel subsidy in the revised 2020 budget, simply because we are not able to afford it, if reasonable provisions must be made for health, education and other social services. We simply can not sustain petroleum subsidy"- Vice President @ProfOsinbajo
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Happy Birthday Vice President @ProfOsinbajo! May your days be long and may your joy be boundless.
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VIDEO:. President @MBuhari just officially commissioned the new International Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. #TheYearOfInfrastructure
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE. TINUBU ADMINISTRATION MOBILIZES HALF A BILLION DOLLARS FOR NIGERIA'S.FOOD SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION - VP SHETTIMA. Headlines UN Food Systems Summit in Rome. Nigeria has mobilized over half a billion dollars for innovative, profitable, equitable and
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“I want to end with a very big thank you, on something that you did, Honorable Minister, and that is you cleared Nigeria’s arrears to the @wto. I want to thank you, thank Mr. President and the Chief of Staff.” — @NOIweala, at @FinMinNigeria today #NOIinNigeria
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President @MBuhari presides over a virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting and unveils the Nigeria at 60 Logo for the independence day. #AsoVillaToday
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INFORMATION. Are you from Ogoniland, 18 years and above? Here is an opportunity for you to be trained in Mechatronics, Creative Arts, Aviation or Seafaring, under the Livelihood Programme of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project. Apply via
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"Since we closed the border, the rate of banditry has come down drastically; influx of arms and ammunition has now been curtailed" - Comptroller General, Nigeria @CustomsNG , Hammed Ali
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President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, joined President Muhammadu Buhari to offer Friday prayers at the State House Mosque, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
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.@NigeriaGov recently created 5 new Ministries, to enhance service delivery. They are:. - Aviation. - Power . - Police Affairs . - Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. - Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs.
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President @MBuhari received in audience General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, @PastorEAAdeboye at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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This morning, President @MBuhari signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill into Law at the State House. #AsoVillaToday #Budget2021
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President @MBuhari received in audience the newly appointed @officialEFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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President Muhammadu Buhari tonight, received former Chairman of the EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu at the Residence, State House, Abuja.
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"The decision and this event is not an attempt to open old wounds, but to put right a national wrong."- Pres @MBuhari at the Special National Honours Investiture for late Chief MKO Abiola, Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe and late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, today at the State House Abuja.
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PHOTOS:. Today, VP @ProfOsinbajo visited areas in Rivers and Bayelsa states affected by flooding. He visited IDPs camps in various local governments of each state, to meet people affected by the floods and deliver the Federal Government's message of hope and restoration.
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"We introduced the largest social investment program in Sub-Sahara Africa. These programs and many more successfully lifted Nigeria out of recession, I want to assure you all that the @NigeriaGov remain committed to paying the new minimum wage"- President @MBuhari
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Vice President @ProfOsinbajo, virtually inaugurated the steering committee of the "Clean Nigeria", a campaign put together by the Honourable Minister of @FMWRNigeria, Suleiman Adamu, to end open defecation, which has been a major hazard to the health and well being of Nigerians.
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President @MBuhari has returned to Abuja after participating at the #UKAfricaInvestmentSummit in London.
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Minister of State, Labour & Employment @fkeyamo, as Supervising Minister of @NDENigeria, today inaugurated Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee on the Special Public Works Program approved by President @MBuhari to employ 1000 persons in each of the 774 LGAs for a 3-month period.
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President @MBuhari presides over FEC and the Launch of the Newly Redesigned Naira Notes at the State House, Abuja.
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The @UAEEmbassyNGR has said it has not suspended issuance of three-month tourist visa to Nigerian passport holders. “These news are inaccurate and stresses the importance of sourcing news from its official channel,” the @UAEEmbassyNGR said on its Twitter handle.
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President @MBuhari presides over a Virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House, Abuja. #AsoVillaToday
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President @MBuhari received in audience Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya at the State House. #AsoVillaToday
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TIMELINE/FACTSHEET. Yet another inherited issue,finally resolved by the @MBuhari Administration. According to the HAGF, one of the lessons to be learnt is that the future arrangements—sale or concessions —must be carried out in the national interest & in compliance with the law.
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"In line with Section 20(3) of the CBN Act 2007, all existing old N1000 and N500 notes remain redeemable at the CBN and designated points.
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NOTICE:. There have been questions regarding whether or not there will be a FEDERAL public holiday on June 12, 2018. The answer is NO. Presidential Order says June 12 “in FUTURE YEARS will replace May 29th as a National Public Holiday in celebration of Nigeria Democracy Day.”
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Nigeria takes historic leap as crude oil sales commences in Naira
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PHOTOS: Today at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Vice President @ProfOsinbajo received 150 operational vehicles donated to the @PoliceNG by Dangote Foundation.
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President @MBuhari has approved the establishment of Six (6) new Federal Colleges of Education, in Bauchi, Benue, Ebonyi, Edo, Osun and Sokoto States. A Technical Team from @NigeriaGov will be visiting the States to inspect the sites, in preparation for take-off in October 2020.
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"I wish to once more appeal for your understanding till we overcome this difficult transient phase within the shortest possible time.".- President Muhammadu Buhari.Feb. 16, 2023.
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"I am not unaware of the obstacles placed on the path of Nigerians by unscrupulous officials in the banking industry, entrusted with the process of implementation of the new monetary policy. I am deeply pained & sincerely sympathise with you all, over these unintended outcomes.
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President @MBuhari was received by the French President @EmmanuelMacron at the Elysee palace in Paris, France.
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Are you a student of any of the following Federal Institutions?. University of Ibadan and UCH.FUT Owerri.UNIBEN .Federal University, Gashua.FUT Akure.BUK.UNN.FedPoly, Ede.UNIMAID.FedPoly, Offa.Fed Uni, Oye Ekiti.UNICAL.FedPoly, Kaura Namoda.FCE Katsina.KadPoly.Fed Uni, Lokoja.
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PHOTOS:. President @MBuhari this afternoon swore-in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. #AsoVillaToday
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MTN Nigeria Plc to take over and complete the ongoing 110km dualized Enugu - Onitsha Expressway under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. #FECBrief
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President Muhammadu Buhari today in Abuja said the robust plan to improve the security architecture of the country had been realized, with upgrading of hardware, building of facilities, training, and equipping of staff and officers, and structuring of a welfare system that caters
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President @MBuhari and the First Lady, @aishambuhari attended the National Conference on Repositioning the Muslim Family for National Development organised by the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs in conjunction with the Office of the First Lady in Abuja.#AsoVillaToday
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The Survival Fund @SurvivalFund_ng is a Buhari Administration initiative comprising a cluster of Grants intended to support vulnerable Micro & Small enterprises in meeting their payroll obligations, & to safeguard jobs within the MSME space from the shock of the Covid19 Pandemic.
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