By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved over N700 billion as 2025 allocation to Beneficiary Institutions of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny S.T Echono during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting held with heads...
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President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders from the South-South and Niger Delta regions to support his administration’s efforts to develop the Niger Delta. Tinubu made the remark in a statement issued by Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)...
The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a Pan-African students movement, says recent defection threats by some members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) are plots targeted at distracting President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu, by the President of PSM, Mr Bestman Okereafor....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting confirmation of Prof. Melvin Ayogu’s appointment to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Board of Directors. President Tinubu also sought Senate confirmation for Mr. Nwakuche Ndidi’s appointment as Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS). This...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Mohammed Aminu as Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Aminu holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Presidency on Monday said the Nigerian economy was moving in the right direction under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this on Monday while reacting to remarks by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference,...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said human capital flight could be reversed by improving the economy, developing bottom-up policies that addressed needs, and deepening citizens’ collective sense of ownership. President Tinubu, who inaugurated the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, said the ongoing economic...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education, Kano, to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. The late Alhaji Sule (1929–2017) made significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his distinguished career. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the country’s women for their indispensable contributions to nation-building, describing them as the “bedrock of our nation”. “On this #InternationalWomensDay , I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. “You are the bedrock of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri and Kafanchan. The President’s spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Friday, said the newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are: Prof. Olusegun...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Attahiru Jega as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the appointment hoped to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja– President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a medical doctor, politician, communicator and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Prince Okupe served...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, an initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. President Tinubu announced the fellows’ employment on Thursday during the inauguration of the programme at the State House. Tinubu praised...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service Director Information and Public Relations, office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Eno Olotu, announced this in a...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja -– President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection processes. A statement issued on Tuesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja– President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, shared in the joy of the special occasion with Adeboye’s family,...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law at the State House, Abuja. The bill, which was passed by the National Assembly on Feb. 13, after increasing it from the initial N49.7 trillion submitted by President Tinubu, was signed in a brief ceremony...
The Federal Government said the introduction of the sale of crude oil in Naira was a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs. President Bola Tinubu made this known on Tuesday, while officially declaring the eight edition of the...