Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he was targeting no fewer than 20 projects for inauguration during President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary. Wike, who stated this after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja on Monday, added that a definite list of projects to...
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The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s debt-for-infrastructure policy, insisting that strategic borrowing remains critical to addressing Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit and stimulating long-term economic growth. In a policy statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group argued that criticisms against the...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s rising debt servicing obligations are beginning to overshadow investments in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. In a statement shared on Monday on X following President...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of “ceremonial diplomacy,” insisting that foreign trips by government officials must translate into concrete economic benefits for citizens. In a lengthy post shared on X on Saturday, Obi compared the recent visit of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and economic tour of France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at deepening Nigeria’s international partnerships. In a statement issued on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed...
An aspirant for the Plateau Central Senatorial seat, David Barji has said he would support the establishment State Police if elected into the National Assembly. Barji, who is contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said this on Wednesday in Bokkos. The central senatorial district consist...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government is asking the World Bank for another $1.25 billion loan to fund investment and job creation. The loan, called Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is close to approval and could be presented to the World Bank board on June 26,...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which begins on Thursday. President Tinubu according to a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council Meeting, held today at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing them as a clear signal that Nigeria and France are moving from dialogue to delivery. With trade between both countries reaching $4.7 billion...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards as the country pushes to stage two major events on the African football calendar. The endorsement was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a statement confirming that the President also...
The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) were allegedly diverted to finance political activities linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned opposition parties against zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, warning that such a decision could weaken efforts to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni, Atiku described the...
President Bola Tinubu has, again, showered encomiums on the leader of the Afenifere socio-political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a steadfast voice for the unity of Nigeria and the dignity of the citizens. He said the elder statesman has spent most part of his century of life...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, in the early hours of Monday to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit. A statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s aircraft touched down at approximately 00:18 a.m. local time. President Tinubu...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving three major federal institutions for the state within three years of assuming office. Zulum made the commendation on Sunday in Bama, shortly after a sympathy visit to residents affected by a devastating windstorm that...
Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has denied reports claiming he promised to fix the country’s electricity grid within three months, describing the reports as false and misleading. The minister in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, clarified that he never made such a commitment during his Senate...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has expressed deep concern over what it described as the increasing use of criminal defamation laws by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to target activists, journalists, bloggers and other citizens for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights. SERAP’s reaction followed Friday’s ruling by...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday, formally submitted President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling his intent to clinch the party’s ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election for a second term...
Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as ministers following their screening during plenary at the Committee of the Whole. President Bola Tinubu had forwarded their names to the Red Chamber a day earlier, requesting speedy confirmation in line with Section 147(2) of the 1999...