Archives Tag: Goodluck Jonathan
Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. President Goodluck Jonathan will travel to London on Thursday, November 20 to preside over a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors Council (HIIC) which opens in the British capital on Friday. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the HIIC, which was established in 2004, “advises … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
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Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. Electricity distribution companies in the country are enriching themselves corruptly through the issuance of estimated bills to consumers, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This is following complaints by consumers who decried the over 100 percent rise in their bills for the month of October, a development which was not commensurate with the … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
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President Goodluck Jonathan Appoints Suleiman Abba as Acting Inspector General of Police
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday night, appointed Suleiman Abba as acting Inspector General of Police. This was confirmed by presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, via his Twitter handle. His appointment is with effect from Friday, August 1, 2014. “New IGP Abba replaces IGP Abubakar who proceeds on statutory retirement. IGP Abba’s appointment is with effect … Continue reading President Goodluck Jonathan Appoints Suleiman Abba as Acting Inspector General of Police
President Goodluck Jonathan to Address Nigerians in Nationwide Broadcast at 9pm Today
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast at 9 pm tonight. The address, according to Mr. Reuben Abati, Special Assistant to the President, will be on “Nigeria’s centenary” and will be aired on the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, and the Voice of Nigeria, VON. The … Continue reading President Goodluck Jonathan to Address Nigerians in Nationwide Broadcast at 9pm Today
President Goodluck Jonathan to Hold Presidential Media Chat Today
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan will hold another edition of his monthly Presidential media chat on Monday, 24th February, 2014. The media chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of (FRCN) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) at 7 pm today. According to a press … Continue reading President Goodluck Jonathan to Hold Presidential Media Chat Today
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Nigeria to Overtake South Africa as Continent’s Largest Economy
April 19, 2022
A poll by Reuters has found that Nigeria is likely to take South Africa’s position as the continent’s largest economy within the next two years. Nigeria’s GDP is projected to increase exponentially when it is rebased at the end of 2013 to reflect changes in the economy in the past two decades. Economic analysts believe that … Continue reading Nigeria to Overtake South Africa as Continent’s Largest Economy
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President Jonathan to Present N4.49 Trillion Budget for 2014 – Report
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan has written to the Senate for their approval to present the 2014 Appropriation Bill to the joint session on November 12, 2013. In the letter, titled 2014 Budget, he requested 12 noon for his presentation. Below is an excerpt from the letter: “I write to crave your kind indulgence to grant me … Continue reading President Jonathan to Present N4.49 Trillion Budget for 2014 – Report
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President Jonathan and Israeli Counterpart Pledge United Front Against Terrorism
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday 28th October, pledged that his administration will not relent in its onslaught against terrorism. The president made this disclosure during a meeting with President Shimon Peres of Israel, stating that Nigeria will welcome enhanced cooperation and assistance from Israel for its ongoing efforts to end terrorist attacks and incursions in … Continue reading President Jonathan and Israeli Counterpart Pledge United Front Against Terrorism
The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
April 19, 2022
U.S. President Obama met President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in New York. The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism, including the importance of bringing the insurgency in northern Nigeria to an end. The President underscored the importance of combating terrorism via a comprehensive approach that creates economic opportunity and ensures that human rights are … Continue reading The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
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Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
April 19, 2022
Chinese state-owned metals trader Sinosteel was in talks to take over a state-owned steel mill in Nigeria and expand its capacity to 5.6 million tons from 1.3 million, Nigeria’s mining minister said yesterday during a visit to Beijing. The steel mill sale and upgrade would mean investment into Nigeria of about $6 billion (R60.1bn), Minister … Continue reading Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
Tony Elumelu Fellow Profile: Ada Osakwe, Business Expertise for Effective Government
April 19, 2022
Last November, in keeping with the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan and the resolve by the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, to steer the agricultural sector away from the age-long practice that sees it as a developmental project into a private sector led business that is a major driver … Continue reading Tony Elumelu Fellow Profile: Ada Osakwe, Business Expertise for Effective Government
One Year After, President Jonathan Remembers Dana Crash Victims, Promises Airspace Safety
April 19, 2022
It is now one year after the tragic first Sunday in June of 2012 that got Nigeria in world headlines for a plane crash that killed 159 people after crashing into a residential area in Lagos. Dana Air left Abuja for Lagos, and crashed shortly before landing. It brought grief to families and a probe … Continue reading One Year After, President Jonathan Remembers Dana Crash Victims, Promises Airspace Safety
Nigeria Soon to Commence Direct Flights to Trinidad and Tobago
April 19, 2022
Nigerians will soon be able to fly directly to Trinidad and Tobago. Normally, travellers departing from Nigeria to Trinidad and Tobago – one of the world’s favourite tourist spots – would have to make stop overs en route their destination.
