By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. The approval aims to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms will deliver a more transparent, accountable and sustainable electricity sector as the Federal Government inaugurated the training for 5,000 youths in smart meter installation. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, inaugurated the programme taggedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi says President Bola Tinubu advised him never to negotiate with criminals, describing the policy as key to improving security in the state. Ododo disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency says ongoing power sector reforms are restoring investor confidence by converting legacy liabilities into bankable investment opportunities. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. She spoke at the Investor Forum for the Presidential Power Sector FinancialContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says reforms introduced by the Federal Government are targeting seven-day cargo clearance and 72-hour resolution of business complaints to improve Nigeria’s investment climate. Director-General of PEBEC, Mrs Zahrah Audu, disclosed this on Tuesday at the State House ‘Meet the Press’ Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) says Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen from about $3 billion in 2023 to over $40 billion, reflecting the success of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The forum made the assertion in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Ahmad Sajoh,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, naming former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu also appointedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The City Boy Movement (CBM) has urged members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, targeting 10 million youth votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The call came on Monday during the opening dinner of the 2026 CBM National Retreat at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have strengthened the state’s finances, enabling investments in infrastructure, security, agriculture, healthcare and workers’ welfare. Alia stated this on Wednesday at the periodic ‘Meet the Press’ briefing held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said increased allocationsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise Africa’s human, financial and natural resources for the continent’s economic transformation. Tinubu gave the charge while receiving a delegation from Afreximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, DrContinue Reading
