Tanimu Yakubu
2 Oct
The Budget Office of the Federation has urged ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to align their budget proposals with national priorities, while stressing the need for fiscal responsibility
8 Aug
The Federal Government said the country is grappling with a yearly $200 million funding gap, which poses a threat to the sustainability and effectiveness of the immunisation programme.
31 Jul
Nigeria is currently battling with an annual funding deficit of $200 million for immunisation. The Director General of the Budget Office, Dr. Tanimu Yakubu, revealed this at the Multi-Stakeholders Technical Workshop for the Optimisation of Immunisation Financing in Nigeria, organised by the Vaccine Network for Disease Control in partnership with GAVI and the Global Health…
14 Jun
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina has applauded the appointment of Mr Tanimu Yakubu as the new Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation. He said the appointment was a testament of Yakubu’s vast experience in fiscal responsibility and economic development.
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The presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of peddling economic fantasies and being envious of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, responded to Atiku's recent critique of the Tinubu administration, titled "What We Would Have Done Differently."…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee member and former Commissioner in Edo, Kassim Afegbua, on Sunday took a swipe at the outgoing Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, saying the latter had now resorted to lamentations about an ongoing inauguration without extending an invitation to him. Afegbua, while reacting to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s claim…
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As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me wrong. He brought…
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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration, over the past eight years, recorded tremendous achievements in various sectors of the state’s economy. Citing notable progress made by his regime in healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic empowerment, he reiterated the need for continuity for the benefit of citizens. Speaking during a…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Centre for Family Peace (CFFP) have begun moves to address the devastating effects of crimes and offences perpetrated by young people, including teenagers, across communities in the country. The move began on Friday in Abuja with the inauguration of a Steering Committee to implement and execute the Annual…
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that it will share findings from its investigation into the offshore helicopter crash in the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt, with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) through the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, explained that…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, said that his administration is committed to providing sustainable healthcare delivery for its residents, as the state recognizes the significance of maintaining good health for greater productivity. Sanwo-Olu, therefore, encouraged all residents to adopt good health-seeking behaviour for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The governor stated…
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Lecturers and the management of Kaduna Polytechnic (Kadpoly) are trading words over the allegations of sales of houses and other properties belonging to the institution, with the proceeds worth billions of naira allegedly diverted to private coffers. The Polytechnic lecturers have written a petition to the House of Representatives regarding the sale of the houses,…
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Daniil Medvedev lost his head on Sunday as he fell in straight sets 4-6, 3-6 to Taylor Fritz in the opening match of this year's ATP Finals. Champion in 2020 and finalist the following year, Medvedev is in the same Ilie Nastase Group as Jannik Sinner who opens his bid for a first Finals title…
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Kogi State government on Sunday said that it has commenced the identification registration for members of the Motorcycle Operators and Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (MOTOAN). The state commissioner of transportation, Atuluku Victor Levi, stated this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday. Levi told journalists that the overriding importance of the exercise is to…