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Policies, regulations development: Vehicle for promoting commerce in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2022 0

By Motolani Oseni Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo, has affirmed that with the right approach and policy, as well as the country’s human capital and potential, Nigeria could actually become a world leader in digital technology. Osinbajo disclosed this at the Nigeria Digital Economy

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Osinbajo represents Nigeria today at Queen Elizabeth II funeral in London

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has joined members of the Royal Family, world leaders – including members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and foreign royal families – at the ceremonies, including the State funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom scheduled to hold at Westminster […]

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World Bank to Osinbajo: Go home, address your staggered exchange rates, over-bloated fuel subsidy

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2022 0

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE As the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, leads Nigeria’s delegation to the United States of America for another talk show on economic rejuvenation, World Bank Group President, David Malpass, has pointed out that Nigeria’s economic challenges are more of internal than external. Malpass noted that staggered exchange rates and over bloated fuel […]

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We’re winning debate for gas as transition fuel -Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2022 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Again, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has restated the need to designate gas as a transition fuel in the global net-zero emissions target by 2060, even as he observed that Africa is now winning that argument. Professor Osinbajo spoke while receiving a delegation of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), […]

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Ramadan: HOWFI’s outreach in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2022 0

The Husband of Widows Foundation International HOWFI, held a number of outreach events in Mpape this time, with the cooperation of His Excellency Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. HOWFI is a non-profit organization that has been properly registered with government agencies such as the CAC and SCUML. HOWFI began as a Widows-centric organization. […]

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Nigerian govt to move teachers retirement age to 65 — Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2021 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says efforts are underway to increase the retirement age of teachers in Nigeria’s public service from 60 to 65 years. Osinbajo disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Oluwabunmi Anani, Maltina Teacher of the Year, 2020 Winner, as part of the 2021 World Teachers Day celebration. Anani was […]

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Preachers should pay Pentecost Tax – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2021 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advised preachers in Nigeria to pay Pentecost Tax. He spoke in Lagos on Friday during the public presentation of “Kumuyi, Defender of the Faith”. The book is a biography of Pastor Folorunsho Kumuyi, Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry. Osinbajo said persons who succeed in their endeavours […]

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PIA will turn Nigeria into industrialised nation: Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2021 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the government’s gas initiatives will help transform Nigeria into a gas-based industrialised nation. The vice president said the PIA would also create a better-managed petroleum industry with more value addition for investors and Nigerians alike. In a statement on Monday, Mr Osinbajo’s media aide […]

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo denies having 2023 Presidential ambition

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said his attention has been drawn to a website that is calling on Nigerians to join a volunteer group mobilizing support for him ahead of the 2023 presidential election. In a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande, on Monday, he said details of the said website and the solicitation […]

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Nigeria stronger together than divided, says Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2021 0

By Rotimi Fadeyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said despite differences in religion, ethnicity, political affiliations, or other diversities, Nigerians of all generations and from all walks of life must endeavour to commit to ensuring Nigeria’s unity, stressing that nation is stronger together than apart. Osinbajo spoke in Abuja at the Interdenominational Church

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Lagos has never experienced this level of mindless attack — Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2020 0

Professor, Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President, has said that there was the need for government at all levels to rebuild the lost confidence with the people in order to pre-empt repeat of the destruction witnessed in the country during the course of the #ENDSARS protest. He said this during the Rebuild Lagos: Dialogue and Partnership event […]

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It’s time for executive, legislature to focus on welfare of Nigerians — Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2020 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the executive and legislature to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to improve the welfare of the people. Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja. According to […]

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Merit should determine govt appointments, says Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2020 0

By Rotimi Fadeyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria’s desire and pursuit of economic growth and sustainable development is best achieved through the adoption of merit as a national value. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the […]

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FG to launch Solidarity Support Fund for Covid-19 response

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2020 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursaday participated in the virtual launch of the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund, NSSF – an initiative of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority. According to atweet by the presidency, the NSSF is designed to provide additional support for Nigeria’s response to #COVID19. COVID-19: Zamfara govt. lifts ban on Mosque, Church activities

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Finance Act will stimulate Nigerian economy — Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2020 0

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday asserted that the Finance Act 2020 would stimulate the Nigerian economy and put the country on the path of geometric economic growth. Osinbajo made the assertion at the Inspiration Conference 2020 of the Redeemer’s Men Fellowship (Lagos Regions) in Lagos. India-Nigeria bilateral trade volume increase to $13. 9b in 2018-2019 […]

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Osinbajo seeks stakeholders’ synergy in fight against corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday called for synergy among stakeholders, well-meaning Nigerians, and government agencies in the fight against corruption in the country. Osinbajo, represented by Mr Dayo Apata, Solicitor General of the Federation made the call at the launching of the Second Survey (December 2019) on corruption as experienced by the population with

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Nigeria moving away from oil dependence -Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is in the process of moving its economy away from dependence on oil. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman, in a statement, said that the vice president stated this while receiving a delegation from Nicaragua on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo received the Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denis […]

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Hard work, integrity vital for success – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2019 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that talent, hard work, innovation, integrity and being trustworthy citizens are vital for success. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said that the vice president gave this advice on Saturday in his convocation lecture at the 6th convocation ceremony of Baze University, Abuja. The vice president told the […]

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VP Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is out of the country. Buhari is in Sochi, Russia, attending a three-day Russia-Africa Summit holding from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25. Osinbajo had on Sept. 25, presided over FEC meeting when Buhari […]

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FEC okays N1.4bn for consultancy service

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2019

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday approved the sum of N1, 410, 207.104 billion for consultancy services in two ministries. The approvals made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja; were contained in four different memos presented […]