President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a journey to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to participate in the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit. This was revealed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, indicating that the summit is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Friday. Ngelale highlighted that Read More…
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Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu extend condolences to Anambra Gov. Soludo on father’s passing
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra following the death of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo. In a statement, Tinubu described the late Pa Soludo as a dignified and charitable family man and prayed for his eternal rest. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also expressed his sympathies, Read More…
President Tinubu calls for full automation in maritime sector at PMAWCA Meeting
In a bid to enhance the competitiveness of the African maritime sector, President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for full automation. He made this call during the 43rd Annual Council Meeting and 18th Roundtable of Managing Directors/Exhibition of the Port Management Association of West and Central African (PMAWCA) in Lagos on Monday. The gathering, Read More…
Presidential ‘To Do’ List (1)
Celebrations are in order as we savour the near-miss that almost rendered us impecunious. A near miss, indeed. We must never forget how we got there. And, going forward, how can the Tinubu administration tweak the government’s policies and programmes to favour our largely disillusioned people? P&ID Shakedown Some Nigerian public officials hate their country Read More…
Nigerian lawmakers approve Tinubu’s controversial $2.8 billion supplementary budget amid outrage
In a significant development, Nigerian lawmakers have given their approval for President Bola Tinubu’s $2.8 billion supplementary budget, despite the inclusion of provisions that have sparked outrage among the country’s citizens. This supplementary budget includes allocations for new bulletproof vehicles for the president and his wife, a presidential yacht, official vehicles for the first lady’s Read More…
President Bola Tinubu vows to reform economic environment in bilateral meeting with German Chancellor
President Bola Tinubu affirmed his commitment to reforming Nigeria’s economic and business environment to enhance efficiency. He made this declaration during a bilateral meeting with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, and his delegation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Tinubu and Chancellor Scholz held three separate meetings before Read More…
President Bola Tinubu commemorates 20th anniversary of Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu’s passing
President Bola Tinubu celebrated the life and legacy of the late patriarch of the Tinubu family, Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu, on the 20th anniversary of his passing. This tribute came shortly after the Nigeria Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his Read More…
Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu’s election win amid opposition’s frustration
Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his two principal rivals, who alleged irregularities marred his win. The Supreme Court’s ruling solidifies 71-year-old Tinubu’s mandate to lead Africa’s most populous nation, currently grappling with multifaceted challenges, including double-digit inflation, foreign Read More…
[Corrected] Financial guru expresses concern over secret approval of securitisation of Ways and Means advances by the National Assembly
Financial consultant, Mr. Tilewa Adebajo, has criticised the Senate for secretly approving former President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to securitise Nigeria’s Ways and Means advances. Adebajo pointed out that this action essentially transforms Nigeria’s substantial Ways and Means indebtedness into further loans in the form of bonds and other securities. He explained, “Securitisation means the government Read More…
Navigating Nigeria’s Nepotism: A Complex Landscape of Power, Politics, and Promise
Nepotism, the favouring of family members or close associates in appointments, presents a persistent challenge in Nigeria, with profound consequences for the nation’s socio-political landscape and economic development. This analysis delves into the heart of nepotism, its multifaceted implications, and recent developments that have brought this issue into sharper focus. At its core, nepotism entails Read More…