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Enugu Reps Caucus Backs Concessioning of Enugu Airport

Posted April 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy. The caucus commended the federal government for the initiative and urged it to…

GUILD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ANALYSTS CONDEMS 80 YEARS CONCESSIONING PLAN FOR ENUGU AIRPORT

Posted April 26, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Members of the Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Enugu State have condemned plans by the Federal Government to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for a period of 80 years, calling it an aberration in aviation concessioning. Speaking on Media conclave of the popular radio show; Freedom Square…

Abia govt won’t confront sit-at-home promoters – Otti

Labour Party Faces Potential Mass Defections Amid Leadership Crisis and Political Realignments

Posted April 26, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Labour Party (LP) is facing growing concerns over speculations of a potential mass defection involving some of its prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti. Reports suggest that several members are awaiting the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final stance on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the party’s…

CBN Governor Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to Single-Digit Inflation and Economic Reforms

Posted April 26, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has expressed the bank's commitment to consolidating the gains of recent economic reforms and achieving a single-digit inflation rate. Speaking alongside the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the closing press briefing…

The ongoing grid failures are a source of shame for the nation

FG Launches 148MW Solar Project to Power Federal Universities and Hospitals Nationwide

Posted April 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious clean energy initiative aimed at powering all Federal Universities and Tertiary Hospitals across the country with renewable energy. This project will provide a total of 148 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, with each of the 37 Federal Universities and 37 tertiary…

IMF Urges Nigeria to Expand Tax Base, Tackle Corruption, and Boost Regional Trade for Economic Stability

Posted April 25, 2025 by Steven

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria to expand its tax revenue base as a critical step toward strengthening the country's fiscal policy. This appeal was made by the IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF…

Valentine Ozigbo Defends Defection to APC, Says Move Was for Anambra’s Progress and National Impact

Posted April 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Valentine Ozigbo, a former governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has affirmed that he has no regrets over his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite not securing the APC governorship ticket—losing to Nicholas Ukachukwu—Ozigbo remains confident in his choice to switch parties,…

Rivers Administrator Seeks More Time from National Assembly Amid Fragile Security, Emergency Rule

Posted April 25, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appealed to the National Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee for more time to prepare a comprehensive update on the state's current political and security situation. He made this request during his appearance before the committee at the National Assembly on Friday, emphasizing the…

Nigerian Publishers Urge Government Action on Piracy, Reading Culture at World Book Day Event

Posted April 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) marked the 2025 World Book and Copyright Day with a strong appeal to government authorities to take decisive action against book piracy, improve access to books, and create a more favorable environment for the publishing industry. At a press briefing held at the NPA Secretariat…

NDLEA Proposes Mandatory Drug Tests for NYSC Members to Curb Youth Drug Abuse

Posted April 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has once again emphasized the importance of mandatory drug testing for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He made this known during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director General,…

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