With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria is considered one of the most viable investment destinations in the world. Many economic experts believe that this robust population should translate to economic benefits that would propel the country to growth and prosperity. However, past administrations have failed...
President Bola Tinubu
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the one year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu led administration with knocks and praises by some Nigerians. President Tinubu was inaugurated as the 16th President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Some residents of Okitipupa in Ondo State who spoke with the...
The Federal Government has announced the postponement of the inauguration and retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen and Members of Governing Councils of federal tertiary institutions. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade...
Before President Bola Tinubu assumed the reins of governance, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, was faced with the challenge of abandoned projects. The Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda was, however, expected to, among other things, complete ongoing projects and transform the FCT into a more habitable and economically...
Kano State Government appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing tussle over the throne of the Emir of Kano. Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, made the call during a press conference at Government House on Monday. He said Tinubu’s intervention would save the state...
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday inaugurated the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying it would revolutionise transportation in Nigeria and boost unique economic strength of each zone. The President spoke from the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos end of the project, which would traverse nine...
President Bola Tinubu, has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road would provide direct employment for millions of people and benefit over 30 million citizens. Tinubu said this at the official commissioning of the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and the design procurement of 1000km Sokoto-Badagry super highway...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “use the anniversary of your first year in office as an opportunity to demonstrate your oft-expressed commitment to democracy, accountability, and openness in government by immediately publishing your asset declaration form.” ...
The Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in 2015 General Elections, Chief Martin Onovo, has said only President Bola Tinubu can end the political crisis in Rivers. Onovo, an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), said this in an interview...
Tinubu’s renewed hope and the burden of expectations By KADIRI ABDULRAHMAN On May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu took oath of office as Nigeria’s president, after an intensive campaign. Considering his “Renewed Hope” mantra and what it entails, expectations were high, especially in Tinubu’s capacity to provide adequate security...
When President Bola Tinubu decided to run for president on a Muslim-Muslim ticket alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, it ignited a firestorm of controversy. In a nation like Nigeria, where both Muslims and Christians hold significant demographic and cultural weight, this decision raised alarms about the potential exacerbation...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and governors, have tasked APC stakeholders and members in the North Central Zone of the country to remain united in order to take the party to the next level....
Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Lagos to begin inauguration of projects completed under his administration. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,...
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said the ministry has received about 8,925 expression of interest for the Renewed Hope Estates and Cities housing scheme. Dangiwa, said this on Friday in Abuja, at the ministerial briefing on the performance of President Bola Tinubu led...
EIn a bid to close the metering gap, Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government will provide 10 million meters to electricity no consumers in the next five years. Adelabu said this in Abuja on Friday, during the ministerial briefing on the performance of President...
The Federal Government has said that President Bola Tinubu led administration is taking significant steps to revolutionise Nigeria’s health sector. These initiatives included new infrastructure projects, enhanced regulations and efforts to boost local manufacturing, workforce development and health insurance coverage. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali...
The Federal Government has said it plans to provide energy access to 95 million Nigerians who are currently underserved through Distributed Energy Resources (DRE). The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, said this in Abuja on Friday at the Ministerial briefing on the performance of President Bola Tinubu...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said the inauguration of commercial operations of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit system will now hold on May 29 and not May 27 as earlier announced. Director of Press, Office of the FCT Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye,...
A former PDP National Deputy Chairman, Chief Bode George, has said it is not fair to attribute all the challenges facing the country to the administration of President Bola Tinubu led administration. George saud this during his address to the nation, titled “My Thoughts on The State of...
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions. He ordered the review to be done before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees on May 31. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and...