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Tinubu approves new members of National Council on Privatisation

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council.

They are Oluwole Osin (South-West), Mohammed Mustapha Bintube (North-East), Olayiwola Yahaya (North-Central and Akwa Effion Okon (South-South).

A statement issued on Thursday by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said the President charged the new members of the Council to bring the best of their private sector experience to bear in ensuring that Nigerians receive the greatest value and impact from investments that were made on their behalf.

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Revenue: Stop tax waivers, offer rebates, Senate tells FG

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Sports minister meets NFF, Peseiro over AFCON plans

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Kaduna bombing: Fresh twist as protesters demand resignation of Defence Minister

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No money voted to renovate my residence – Gbajabiamila

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Old naira notes remain legal tender indefinitely – CBN

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