In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s customs administration and consolidate key trade and revenue reforms, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to continue in office until August 2026. This extension marks a crucial phase in the implementation … Read more
In a powerful and timely call for peace, Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in detention for several years. Speaking to the media after the first meeting of the … Read more
In a significant development that has raised questions about Nigeria’s educational infrastructure and legal processes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially rejected a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Education, Numan, in Adamawa State. The decision was conveyed through a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu was among a number of influential African leaders attending the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday. The summit, which began on January 27, brought together leaders from various African nations to discuss critical issues surrounding energy security, sustainability, and affordability on the continent. Tinubu was seen … Read more
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the Concerned Nigeria People’s Network have issued a stern warning to the Federal Government over the non-payment of contractors for completed projects in 2024, demanding urgent action to address the issue. The CSOs have warned that if the government fails to act, they will launch nationwide protests to push for … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently held high-level meetings with key political figures in Rivers State, including Governor Nyesom Wike, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and prominent Ogoni leaders, in a bid to address both the ongoing Niger Delta cleanup and the escalating political tensions in the region. The talks, which took place in Abuja, are seen as … Read more
The Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has confidently predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will dominate the votes in Kano State during the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu securing a resounding victory in the state. Speaking at a dinner organized by the Coalition of … Read more
As Nigeria enters the New Year, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has celebrated the rehabilitation and restart of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) as a significant milestone and a New Year gift to Nigerians. Governor Okpebholo commended the federal government, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, … Read more
Prominent industrialists and businessmen from Anambra State have thrown their support behind the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), expressing optimism that its operations will unlock significant opportunities for the region. The leaders lauded the competence of the commission’s leadership, particularly Mark Okoye, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Emeka Nworgu, the Chairman. Both men are … Read more
In a heartfelt message to Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a renewed spirit of hope and collective belief in a brighter and prosperous Nigeria. Speaking on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, the President underscored his administration’s commitment to steering the nation toward a future marked by restoration, progress, and … Read more