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Nigerian politicians and citizens are entrenched in a complex web of allegations, disputes, and unrest as several high-profile incidents draw attention to the country's governance and security challenges. Recent statements by President Bola Tinubu, a meeting with governors of border states, and developments in the presidential election petition
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President Tinubu's decision to leave out several states from the initial list of ministerial nominees has sparked a frenzy among power brokers and loyalists of top APC functionaries. In states such as Zamfara, Gombe, Adamawa, Kano, and Plateau, intense lobbying and scrambling for ministerial slots are underway, with
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Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka Anite's nomination as minister by President Bola Tinubu has been met with widespread acclaim, not least due to her impressive track record in banking, medicine, and public service. Her background as a graduate of the University of Benin, with a Bachelor of Medicine and
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made a remarkable statement with his ministerial list, showcasing a notable balance of gender and competence, according to Dr Adebayo Adepoju, the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character. Adepoju, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), commended
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The President, Bola Tinubu, has forwarded a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation, with the nominees drawn from 24 of Nigeria's 36 states, ensuring compliance with the Constitution's mandate for at least one minister from every state. The list includes
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India, under the chairpersonship of Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, hosted the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 8th Mission Innovation (MI) Meeting, gathering over 30 participating countries, heads of delegations, and international organizations to address the pressing challenge of climate change.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), with technical assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has developed five comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving road infrastructure in India's hilly regions. These guidelines, published by the Indian Road Congress (IRC), were released by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari
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China's Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang met with visiting International Energy Agency (IEA) Administrator Fatih Birol and his entourage in Beijing, exchanging views on cooperation in global clean energy technology development, bilateral projects, and electric vehicle initiatives. China emphasized its commitment to achieving carbon peak before
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Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang met with the visiting delegation led by Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), in Beijing on July 4, 2023. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged in-depth views on cooperation in global clean energy technology development, bilateral cooperation
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The Iraqi Ministry of Trade and the United Nations explored possibilities of cooperation in development projects and programs, focusing on codifying work mechanisms and implementing a plan over the next five years. Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairy discussed trade policy, economic relations, and the need for support in
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His Excellency Salem Al Zaabi, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to prevent and counter terrorism at the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week. The UAE delegation, led by HE Al Zaabi and accompanied by HE Dr. Mohamed Al
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Water Resources of Iraq have collaborated to build the ministry's capacity to manage national hydraulic infrastructure safely. The National Dam Safety Department (NDSD), established in Baghdad, will oversee Iraq's national hydraulic infrastructure, including dam safety
