President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to positioning the nation’s creative sector as key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at the Eagle Square, Abuja. This is contained...
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria from Brazil where he attended the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja late on Saturday. He was welcomed by a team of government officials and other top dignitaries, hours after he left the Galeao...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reassess the country’s macroeconomic and fiscal policies in a bid to alleviate the significant economic struggles currently experienced by Nigerians. This appeal was made in a communiqué released following...
President Bola Tinubu is to depart Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.00 p.m (Nigerian time). Tinubu had...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable. The President stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), paid him a courtesy call on...
President Bola Tinubu, has urged the military across Africa to unite in addressing insecurity and other threats to the continent’s unity and stability. Tinubu gave the charge when he declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja on Wednesday evening. He described the event...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja– President Bola Tinubu has approved the swap of Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils of Federal University Oye-Ekiti and its Lokoja counterpart. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja....
President Bola Tinubu has written the National Assembly, seeking amendment to the 2023 National Social Investment Programme Agency Establishment Act. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting confirmation of the appointment of Omolola Oloworaran as Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom). The request is in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read on the floor of the Senate during plenary on...
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget. The president’s request was read...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises(BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, for his dedicated service to the country and acknowledged his significant contributions in attracting Foreign Direct Investment(FDIs) to Nigeria. In a congratulatory message marking the...
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun says President Bola Tinubu is charting a way to move a lot of Nigerians out of poverty. He stated this in Bauchi on Monday, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Council on Finance and...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his re-election at Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election. The President also commended the peaceful conduct of the process, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. The President congratulated...
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, among others. This is contained in a joint statement issued on...
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place in the South American country. The Nigerian leader’s participation is at the instance of the Brazilian President and current President of the group, Luiz...
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. President Tinubu announced the award during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting at the State House, Abuja on Sunday. He said that the award was...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. A statement issued on Saturday by the presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive on Saturday. His visit to...