Arewa
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The Arewa Think Tank has commended Gov. Uba Sani for ending the five-day black out sequel to the industrial action embarked upon by the workers of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO). The group also posited that Sani had exercised leadership by intervening in the industrial dispute between the management of Kaduna Electric and the…
8 Feb
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) and Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have commended President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their firm stance on accountability in the dismissal of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia states. The Arewa groups in separate statements on Saturday noted that…
27 Jan
The Arewa Youth Leaders and Professionals Forum (AYLPF) has slammed Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over their recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The forum described both politicians' actions as detrimental to the unity and progress of northern Nigeria. Addressing a press conference on Monday, the…
31 Dec
The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). The group noted that Madein, who is due to retire from the civil service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her role,…
29 Dec
Social activist and former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has faulted those accusing President Bola Tinubu of appointing mainly Nigerians of the Yoruba extraction into key positions, saying they were quiet when nepotism was rife during the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, also said that…
7 Dec
The Arewa Youth Development Ambassadors (AYDA) have called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore the antics of those opposed to the appointment of Mr. Yazid Danfulani as the Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative. Led by Mr. Abubakar Abubakar, AYDA, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, applauded President Tinubu for…
20 Nov
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern…
3 Nov
Youths in the North have called for political rebirth for Nigeria in 2027, as they vowed to resist the order of old political gladiators in capturing political power in the country. They converged at the Arewa House, Kaduna to review the agenda of the federal government under President Bola Tinubu in transforming the nation's, while…
2 Nov
The Chairman of the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), Ibrahim Shehu Dandakata, has raised key issues affecting the people of Arewa and the broader Nigerian population, with focus on tax reform, energy security, and combating insecurity. He emphasized that stability in Northern Nigeria is crucial for agricultural productivity, commerce, and mining potential, and called on government…
30 Oct
The Arewa Civil Rights Movement (ACRM) faulted the Northern Governors Forum's opposition to President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The bills, aimed at reforming tax collection in Nigeria, include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment…
7 Oct
Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has urged the Federal Government to seize the funds meant for Rivers State local governments and redirect them towards ensuring lawful elections with proper governance. The group's Abuja Chairman, Comrade Ogah Mark, who made this demand in a world press conference on Monday in Abuja noted that the elections…
5 Oct
Irked by the suggestion of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's single five-year presidency, Arewa Chieftain Elder Anthony Sani has said that such a political model will not promote purposeful leadership for Nigeria. Sani, a former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), noted that Atiku's proposal would not address the issue of diversity in…
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In its continued efforts at empowering individuals and corporate organisations for financial stability and growth, the Nigerian-Canadian Business Association (NCBA) will on Friday, in Lagos, assemble experts to brainstorm on unlocking financial pathways and strategic project financing.
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has signed a $6 million strategic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, an affiliate of Erth Zayed.
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says gradual restoration of power has commenced following a system disturbance that occurred on the national grid on Wednesday. The company, in a statement on its X handle on Wednesday, said that the system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 am Wednesday, causing power outage across its…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, made this demand in a communiqué jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the NLC, on Wednesday in Abuja. The communiqué was issued at the conclusion of…
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The UN force in the Central African Republic on Wednesday said a peacekeeper was killed in the country's north, where rebel groups regularly clash with the army and its Russian Wagner group mercenary allies. Soldiers from the Tunisian contingent of the MINUSCA force were on patrol some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the town of…
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The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to revive the textile industry, its value chains, as well as promote made in Nigeria goods. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh made the pledge on Wednesday in Lagos, during his visit to Sunflag Nigeria Ltd., on a three day industrial tour. Enoh…