Mohammed Idris

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    Information Minister seeks balanced reportage on Nigeria’s positive narratives

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has called on international media organisations to frequently report Nigeria’s positive narratives and development in their news bulletins and broadcast. Idris made the call when the Director, of Global News/Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Jonathen Munro and his team,  paid him a courtesy visit on…

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    FG assures content creators of adequate compensation

    The Federal Government says it will continue to strengthen intellectual property rights to ensure that Nigerian content creators are adequately compensated for their works. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance at the first National Conference of Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) on Wednesday in Abuja. The Conference with the theme, “Broadcasting and the…

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    Tinubu’s reforms are aimed at addressing past mistakes, says Information Minister

    Information Minister Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s primary goal is to rectify poor policies and dysfunctional choices that have historically hindered Nigeria’s progress. Idris made this known while briefing the Diplomatic Community on the nationwide protest on Wednesday in Abuja. Idris said: “Tinubu is addressing the poor policies and dysfunctional choices with bold and effective solutions,…

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    Lecture: Jakande, African’s greatest pacesetter – Minister, Lai Mohammed

    Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has described the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, as African’s greatest pacesetter whose legacies will continue to reverberate. Idris, alongside other media practitioners including former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the remark at the second Alhaji Lateef Jakande Annual Memorial Lecture on Tuesday…

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    FG appeals to youths to shelve protest – Minister

    President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday appealed to Nigerian youths to shelve their plans to carry out protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation,  disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with the President. According to Idris, the President does not see any need for protest, he has listened to them, and asked them to…

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    UAE lifts Visa ban on Nigerians – FG

    Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country. The Minister made the announcement while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab…

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    Kidnapped journalists: Information minister commends NSA, others 

    Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has welcomed the release of two Kaduna-based journalists who were abducted from their homes last weekend. Idris also commended the efforts of the National Security Adviser (NSA),  Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for the speedy recovery of the victims. The minister said this in a statement issued on Monday by his Media…

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    Minister commends NIPR’s role in PR Cadre designation in Civil Service

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for its role in the designation of Public Relations as a cadre in the civil service. Idris gave the commendation when the President of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku and the President of Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, Justin…

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    My mandate from Tinubu – Idris

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu’ mandated him to bring back trust and honesty to public communication. Idris stated this in Abuja at the 60th Anniversary celebration of the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), with theme “Public Relations; Value Re-Orientation and Economic Transformation”.  I have the blessing and approval…

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    Information minister seeks advertising stakeholders collaboration toward Nigeria’s progress

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for the collaboration of advertising stakeholders toward achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda’s vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive Nigeria. Idris, represented by Dr Sunday Baba, his Special Assistant on Information and National Orientation, made the call on Thursday while declaring open the second annual Advertising Industry Colloquium in…

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    We will not gag the press – FG assures

    The Federal Government has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja  at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate this milestone, it is also important…

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    Idris, Ribadu task media on better security reportage

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Tuesday called on the media to effectively report the successes recorded by Nigerian security agencies especially the Armed Forces to  boost their morale. Idris made the call while declaring open a two-day workshop on effective reporting towards strengthening alternative terrorist ideologies for security/defence correspondents in Abuja. The training was…

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    Misinformation, fake news as damaging as terrorism – Minister

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says that misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as the activist of terrorists. Idris said this at a two-day workshop on “Effective Reporting: Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideology” organised by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Tuesday in Abuja. The training…

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    Media organisations to get single digit interest rate financing from BOI-FG

    The Federal Government has said that media organisations can now access a single digit interest rate financing from the Bank of Industry to enhance their constitutional responsibility and operations. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in his address at the Sectoral News Conference Series in Abuja. “We are creating an enabling environment for all players…

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    Tinubu’s first year anniversary ‘ll be low key — Information Minister

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will be low-key. Idris made this known at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the move is in line with Tinubu’s desire to serve the country, and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians…

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    Nigeria’ll get better soon- Information Minister 

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the economic situation in the county will soon improve and impact positively on the lives of Nigerians. Idris stated at the high level dialogue on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja. The dialogue is titled, “Leveraging International Cooperation to enhance trade, investment…

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    ACF lauds FG for rejecting plans to host foreign military bases in Nigeria

     The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended the Federal Government for rejecting the idea of hosting foreign military bases on Nigerian soil. Alhaji Mohammed Idris,  the Minister of Information and National Orientation, had in a statement,  affirmed that the Federal Government has no intention of permitting foreign military bases in Nigeria. This is contained  in a statement released by Prof.…

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