By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says African nations must take their rightful place in controlling the continent’s resources and global trade. Shettima spoke on Friday in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, during a tour and assessment of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). He said Africa must maximise its vast naturalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage more colleagues abroad to return home and support national development. Tinubu made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was ledContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a transparent, fair and technology-driven tax system, especially with digital reforms to improve tax administration and rebuild public confidence. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, stated this at a hybrid stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday secured the North-East’s endorsement for a second term as regional leaders pledged overwhelming votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. The endorsement came when governors, ministers, lawmakers, traditional rulers and elder statesmen from the six North-East states paidContinue Reading
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 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 Olatunde Ajayi The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has called for stronger work ethics and harmonious labour-management relations as critical tools for improving service delivery in public institutions. Asein made the call on Wednesday in Ibadan while declaring open a workshop themed: “Work EthicsContinue Reading
