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President Tinubu Commends Gen. Ibrahim Babangida for Admitting MKO Abiola’s Victory in the June 12 Elections in 1993
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ” A Journey in Service,” and the […]
To Scale Up Nigeria’s Nutrition Indicators, NEC Inaugurates Nutrition 774 Initiative
*It’s time for urgent action, VP Shettima tells govs, LG chairmen, others* *Says initiative will give all Nigerian mothers, children access to lifesaving nutrition interventions* *As NEC commends 2025 Economic Management Team priorities* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored state governors, ministers, local government chairmen and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to […]
President Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing New Federal Universities for Osun, Ekiti States
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja assented to two separate bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. President Tinubu said these specialised institutions will address the educational needs of the populace while driving […]
President Tinubu Appoints Chairman and Members of the National Assembly Service Commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere’s appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of […]
FG Targets 10m New Jobs As Nigeria Leads Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution
*Our fintech innovations have transformed cross-border payments across continent, says VP Shettima* *Calls for accelerated implementation of AfCFTA Digital Protocol* Nigeria has officially been designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a role that could help create over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. To this effect, Vice President […]
Quality Education For The Nigerian Child Remains President Tinubu’s Top Priority – VP Shettima
*Seeks private sector partnership as MTN distributes digital devices to secondary school students* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investment in quality education for all Nigerian children, saying it is a top priority for the administration. Accordingly, he called […]
FG Moves To Fast Track MSMEs Growth, Sets Up C’ttee To Enhance Financing
*We’ll be more deliberate in supporting small business owners to grow – VP Shettima* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said that the federal government, working in collaboration with other stakeholders, will be more deliberate in ensuring growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) space in Nigeria. To this end, […]
President Tinubu Mourns Chief Edwin Clark
President Bola Tinubu is deeply saddened by the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner of information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Chief Clark, 97, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service, […]
AU Endorses Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion
The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade protocol, following the impressive record of the Federal Government in promoting digital enterprise and innovation. The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which concluded […]
Nigeria Opposes Move to Split AU’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
The Nigerian government has backed the move to reform the African Union, making the continental body more vibrant, viable, and relevant to the needs of member states in the face of rapidly changing global political and economic realities. President Bola Tinubu, whose statement was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, during […]
Nigeria Calls for Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea at AU Summit, Navy to Provide Sea Lift Services
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Africa Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to prioritise the establishment of a combined maritime task force to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea. At the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, […]
President Tinubu’s Statement on the Passing of PA Ayo Adebanjo
I received the news of the passing of one of the Afenifere leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, with profound sorrow. Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. According to the family, Baba transitioned peacefully on Friday, […]