Tag: Minister of Information & National Orientation

FG only sponsored 422 people to COP28 – Information Minister

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Minister of Information and National orientation, Mohammed Idris, says only 422 people out of the record 1,411-member delegation from Nigeria were sponsored by the Federal Government to attend the on-going climate change conference in Dubai. United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Nigeria leads Africas largest delegation to the conference, also known as Conference of Parties (COP28). The long list of delegates from Nigeria has sparked criticisms from citizens, with many calling it a jamboree to the Middle-eastern country. In a statement issued yesterday, Idris said some of the people were sponsored by…

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N27.5tr 2024 Budget will improve lives of Nigerians – FG

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The Federal Government has expressed optimism that the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion will mark a transformative era in the country upon passage by the National Assembly. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris-Malagi, who stated this yesterday, while declaring open the Kaduna State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) 2023 Annual Public Lecture/AGM/Awards & Election, noted that the budget signified a pivotal step towards the realisation of Tinubus ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had, on Wednesday, presented the first full-year budget of…

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Broadcasting:NTA, FRCNs use of 40-yr-old obsolete equipment unacceptable Info Minister, Idris

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the usage of obsolete equipment for broadcasting by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is unacceptable. In this time and age of innovation, technology and digital transformation, using obsolete equipment for broadcasting is unacceptable. He said, I am in Kaduna to see for myself the facilities of FRCN and NTA Zonal Offices. It is important to note that the FRCNs transmitter at Jaji was installed over 40 years ago. Some facilities have been there…

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Digital Switch-Over: FG to unveil comprehensive blueprint for rollout Minister

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said his ministry is working assiduously to unveil a blueprint for the rollout of the Digital Switch Over across the country. The Minister stated this in Abuja yesterday, while declaring open the Management Conference and Retreat of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA). According to the Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, in an issued statement yesterday, the Minister said: I also want to use this opportunity to restate Federal Government’s commitment to the Digital Switch Over…

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US security advisory will create needless panic; we prioritise citizens, visitors’ safety – Information Minister

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The Federal Government says the recent advisory issued to Americans living in Nigeria by the US embassy would create a needless panic. Recall that in an emergency information, the US said there are elevated threats to major hotels in Nigerias larger cities. The advisory said the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat. Speaking at a meeting with media executives and editors in Abuja yesterday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Government has always prioritised the safety of citizens and foreigners. Idris said, We understand…

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Home and abroad, Tinubus Nigeria is taking its rightful place – Information Minister, Moh’d Idris

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says with President Bola Tinubus maiden outing abroad, Nigeria is welcome back to the fold of great nations. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation yesterday, Idris stated this in New York, USA, while reacting to the outing of the Nigerian leader at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, (UNGA). The Minister described the Presidents outing as fantastic, because it demonstrated the leadership position he has taken in Africa, being the ECOWAS…

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“Home and abroad, Tinubus Nigeria is taking its rightful place” – Information Minister, Moh’d Idris

Aminu Imam

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said, with President Bola Tinubus maiden outing, Nigeria is welcome back to the fold of great nations. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Idris stated this in New York, USA, while reacting to the outing of the Nigerian leader at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, (UNGA). The Minister described the Presidents outing as fantastic, because it demonstrated the leadership position he has taken in Africa, being the ECOWAS…

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