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Remi Tinubu empowers 4,300 women with N215m in Abuja, three states

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August 23, 2024

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Remi Tinubu empowers 4,300 women with N215m in Abuja, three states

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a significant fund disbursement aimed at empowering women across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and three states. The initiative, part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Empowerment Programme, saw N215 million distributed to 4,300 women in Abuja, Gombe, Kebbi, and Kaduna States.

In the FCT, 1,300 women received N65 million, while 1,000 women in each of Gombe, Kebbi, and Kaduna States were granted N50 million, respectively. The RHI Empowerment Programme is designed to support petty traders, with a broader goal of disbursing N1.8 billion to 37,000 women across all 36 states and the FCT.

Representing Mrs. Tinubu at the FCT event, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary of the Women Affairs Secretariat, emphasized that the grant is intended to help women petty traders overcome business challenges, expand their enterprises, create jobs, and contribute more significantly to the national economy.

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In Gombe, the governor’s wife, Hajiya Asma’u Yahaya, who represented Senator Tinubu, highlighted the importance of supporting small-scale traders and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to their success. The 1,000 pre-selected women in Gombe received N50,000 each to enhance their businesses.

In Birnin Kebbi, the cheque presentation took place at the Government House, with members of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) and other women’s groups among the beneficiaries. Hajiya Zainab Nasare Idris, the wife of Kebbi State Governor and state coordinator of the RHI, emphasized the initiative’s importance, particularly in the current economic climate.

In Kaduna, the First Lady was represented by Hajiya Laila Jibrin Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, who reiterated the need for support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially petty traders, who are vital to the local economy.

Additionally, in Kogi State, Mrs. Tinubu flagged off the RHI Economic Empowerment Programme for 1,000 women petty traders. During the event in Lokoja, she revealed that N1.85 billion would be disbursed to selected women across Kogi State and other regions. Represented by Hajiya Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Tinubu acknowledged the challenges SMEs face. She stressed the program’s role in helping these traders thrive in challenging economic times.

Remi Tinubu empowers 4,300 women with N215m in Abuja, three states

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Nigerian deportees from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in the country, as revealed by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The deportees, numbering 400, were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday.

According to reports, officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the National Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant stakeholders received them.

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Sharing information about the arrival on X, the aforementioned news platform penned: “Four hundred Nigerians, including 90 females and 310 males, have been deported from the United Arab Emirates back to Nigeria.

“They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other stakeholders.”

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Tinubu visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace

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September 12, 2024

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Tinubu visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently visited King Charles at Buckingham Palace, aiming to reinforce diplomatic ties and partnerships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

According to presidential aide Segun Dada, the discussions centered on deepening the long-standing relationship between both nations.

This visit marks the second time President Tinubu and King Charles have met, following their initial encounter in November 2023 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, UAE.

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While specific details of their discussions were not disclosed, the ongoing engagement between Nigeria and the UK underscores shared interests in addressing global challenges and fostering economic development.

This high-level interaction reflects the importance both countries place on collaboration in areas such as trade, climate action, and international diplomacy.

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Nigerian man bags 12 years jail for $200K fraud in US

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September 12, 2024

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Nigerian man bags 12 years jail for $200K fraud in US

A Nigerian citizen, has been found guilty of aiding in an attempt to defraud a North Dakota law firm through false digital transfers. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota, between November and December of 2020, Christopher Agbaje, along with others, purported to be a business owner in a legal dispute with a Bismarck company, and entered into a fake attorney-client relationship with the firm. After a series of false statements and promises, the firm received a parcel containing a fraudulent Citibank check payable in the amount of $198,850.00, which was deposited in their bank account. At the purported business owner’s request, the firm then sent a $198,336.68 wire transfer to Agbaje’s business partner.

After the transfer, Agbaje directed his partner to initiate a fake $180,000 international transfer to conceal the money’s location, ownership, and control. Upon hearing that law enforcement officers were actively conducting a fraud investigation on the transfer, he reportedly instructed his business partner to “gain leverage”, “press on”, and “claim naivety.”

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Agbaje was originally extradited from the United Kingdom to North Dakota in February 2024, where he faced five different charges. While he was cleared of Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud in May, the suspect was also found guilty of Money Laundering, Aiding and Abetting Wire Fraud, and Aiding and Abetting Mail Fraud.On September 11, Agbaje was sentenced to 142 months in prison, and must pay the firm $188,935.74 in restitution.“This strong sentence shows that international fraudsters cannot hide from justice,” United States Attorney Mac Schneider said. “When North Dakotans are the victims of fraud, our prosecutors and law enforcement partners will work internationally to hold defendants accountable in a federal courtroom in Bismarck or Fargo.”

“Today’s sentencing demonstrates that no fraud scheme is beyond the reach of justice, no matter its complexity or scope,” said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis. “Those who engage in fraudulent schemes will be met with swift and decisive action. The FBI will continue to work with partners across the globe to protect the financial security of the American people from those who seek to exploit it.”