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Tourism unifies economic activities – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that tourism is possibly the most profound unifier of all economic activity. He said that due to its vast components are local and home-grown and are more likely to be sustainable. Prof. Osinbajo stated this yesterday in Lagos, where he

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Africa’s case for just energy transition irrefutable – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that given the quantum of investments and other challenges involved, only strong partnerships and coordination among African countries can guarantee the mobilisation of resources required for a just energy transition. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in a recorded message sent for the unveiling of the 4D […]

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Nigeria’s energy transition plan requires $1.9trn till 2060 – Osinbajo

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said that Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) would require funding of about 1.9 trillion U.S. dollars up to 2060. Osinbajo represented by the Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, said this in Abuja while declaring open the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2022. ”For the sake of emphasis, it […]

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Political office should be about service, not prestige – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that holding political office should be more of an opportunity to serve and positively impact the lives of millions of people, rather than the prestige that comes with the position. Prof. Osinbajo stated this yesterday in Abuja at the launch of the book titled “Deputising and […]

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Forex: Osinbajo advocates market driven approach

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a more market driven approach will be best for Nigeria’s exchange rate management as it will boost confidence and inwards flows. Osinbajo made this submission in his presentation at the 3rd Ministerial Performance Review Retreat for Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and top Government Functionaries on Monday at the State House Banquet […]

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Osinbajo counsels central banks on adoption of blockchain technology

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it has become urgent for central banks around the world to adopt blockchain technology. Osinbajo made this submission in his keynote address at the third edition of Nigeria Digital Economy Summit (NDES) on Monday in Abuja. The theme of the summit is, “Web 3.0, Blockchain and DeFi: Impact of Africa’s […]

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FG implementing professional teaching framework, says Osinbajo

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is implementing the professional teaching and teacher qualification framework standards to improve their performance at the pre-school, basic, secondary and tertiary levels. Osinbajo said this at an occasion to mark the 2022 World Teachers Day in Abuja on Wednesday. The theme for the 2022 edition of the […]

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Osinbajo, governors to attend Africa Trade Consortium

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By Haruna Salami The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, governors, President of World Trade Organization, will be among key participants of Africa Trade Consortium (ATC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The Africa Trade Consortium (ATC), the first edition of an event the forum is organising will be hosted at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria from […]

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62nd independence anniversary: Brighter future awaits Nigeria – Osinbajo

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that a brighter future filled with prospects and God’s blessings awaits Nigeria. Osinbajo made this known in a speech at the 62nd Independence Anniversary Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Sunday. Nigeria clocks 62 years of independence on Oct. 1. The vice president said […]

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World leaders’ solidarity at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral testament of brotherhood among countries – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that the coming together of leaders from different parts of the globe to celebrate the live of late Queen Elizabeth II and attend her funeral is a show of solidarity and goodwill by people from around the world. Speaking yesterday during a media chat with […]

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Nigerian youths are world-class innovators – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said that when provided with the right platforms, young Nigerians will always rise to the stature of national and global challenges, while finding solutions to them through innovation and technology. Speaking at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) N50 Billion Endowment Fund launch yesterday, Osinbajo

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Energy transition: Nigeria to benefit from gas reserve – Osinbajo

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By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that use of gas as a transition fuel would not only help in stemming deforestation, it would also advance Nigeria’s broader development goals, especially because Nigeria has one of the largest gas reserves in the world. He said that other developing countries would also benefit from […]

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Osinbajo says Debt-for-Climate swap would offer relief to Nigeria

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria would be reaping a huge debt relief from some creditors ranging in the order of billions of US dollars when Nigeria’s idea for a Debt-For-Climate Swap deal is widely acceptable. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on […]

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Energy transition: Osinbajo meets Kamala, World Bank, others, seeks partnership

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By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, departed Abuja for the United States of America to seek global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently launched Energy Transition Plan. Osinbajo is leading Nigeria’s Energy Transition Implementation Working Group (ETWG) on the US mission with meetings starting from today, September 1, to promote the plan and

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Osinbajo to Military, others: We need to be steps ahead of terrorists, bandits

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria’s current security challenges and emerging threats require the country’s military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of perpetrators while also stepping up local production of armaments. Osinbajo said this yesterday when he received the National Defence College Course 30

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Osinbajo raises concerns over online sales of illicit drugs

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By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, access to illicit drugs has become easier with online sales and contactless drug transactions. In a speech delivered at an event to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug trafficking, in Abuja, Osinbajo stressed the […]

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Owo killings an unspeakable evil, perpetrators will face the law – Osinbajo

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the perpetrators of the gruesome murder of parishioners at the St Francis Catholic Church in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday will be fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law. He said this when he visited Owo town and the […]

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I haven’t declared interest in 2023 election, says Osinbajo, amid campaign posters

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he has not declared to run for president in 2023 as campaign posters and similar materials appear on social media and the street. On Monday, his media aide Laolu Akande claimed that videos and other materials linking Mr Osinbajo to the 2023 presidential election had no connection to the vice […]

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Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Others Get Fresh FG Appointments

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The National Road Safety Advisory Council has been inaugurated by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. The 29-member Advisory Council is a major aspect of the updated National Road Safety Strategy adopted by NEC and approved by the Federal Executive Council late last year. The Road Safety Advisory Council is chaired by Osinbajo, […]

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DashMe: Osinbajo praises NYSC certificate forger Kemi Adeosun

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has praised NYSC certificate forger Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s ex-finance minister, for her DashMe initiative. Ms Adeosun resigned and fled to the UK after she was found out for using a fake NYSC exemption certificate to secure jobs in Nigeria and a political appointment in President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime. Though she committed […]