By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday approved N58.47 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, made this known while briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said that he had assured the United States and European partners that his administration would implement state police to boost security in Nigeria. He said said this during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night convened a meeting of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the NEC meeting on Friday The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the strategic meeting was attended by key partyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Dr Musiliu OseniContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms prompted British conglomerate PZ Cussons to reverse its planned exit from Nigeria. The group said the company’s decision highlighted improving macroeconomic conditions and growing investor confidence in the country. In a statement signed by ChairmanContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr Temitope Fashedemi, says the Presidency will institutionalise annual honours for retiring staff to recognise their years of service. Fashedemi said this on Tuesday at a reception organised for retirees at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the initiative wasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the State House, Abuja, in last-minute efforts to halt the union’s proposed nationwide protest over insecurity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NLC had declared a nationwide protestContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, says the increasing number of politicians defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) reflects confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the direction of his administration. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that AbdulazizContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to forge a united front to end the spread of military coups across West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that leaders also resolved to curb terrorism and other forms of insecurity threatening the region. The decisionContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu will never deploy the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass opposition figures. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Onanuga insisted that recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) wereContinue Reading
