President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria is earning increased global recognition as a result of his administration’s ongoing reforms, assuring citizens that the full benefits of the economic policies will become more evident in the near future. The President made the remarks on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the research group, Aseyori Tinubu, led by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, at the State House in Abuja. According to President Tinubu, growing interest from multinational companies in partnering with and investing in Nigeria reflects renewed international confidence in the country’s economic direction. He credited…
Author: Micheal Akanji
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora for returning home to contribute to the country’s healthcare system, describing their commitment as a selfless service to humanity and a vital contribution to Nigeria’s development. Receiving members of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations at the Presidential Villa, the President said their decision to return and support the nation’s healthcare sector reflected their dedication to improving the lives of Nigerians. “It is a great joy to see that you are coming back with a single motivation—to help your country and meet the needs of our people,” the President said.…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged opposition politicians to refrain from actions capable of inciting Nigerians against the administration of President Bola Tinubu, warning that political rivalry must never come at the expense of national unity and Nigeria’s global reputation. In a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna by his Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the minister said political disagreements should be expressed within the bounds of democratic principles, without undermining the country’s institutions or tarnishing its image on the international stage. Matawalle described as regrettable reports alleging that a Nigerian politician engaged a foreign…
The Presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over what it described as an attempt to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty by lobbying the United States against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condemned Atiku’s reported decision to petition U.S. President Donald Trump, members of the U.S. Congress and the U.S. State Department over a decades-old civil forfeiture case involving President Tinubu. According to the Presidency, the matter dates back to 1993 and was resolved more than 30 years ago without any criminal conviction or…
The Federal Government has officially launched the Power Force Programme, a flagship workforce development initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), aimed at training 5,000 young Nigerians in smart meter installation while accelerating the nationwide deployment of electricity meters. The programme, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader reforms in the power sector, seeks to bridge Nigeria’s metering gap, strengthen the electricity value chain, create employment opportunities for young people and improve transparency, efficiency and revenue collection across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Approved by President Tinubu in November 2023, the Presidential Metering Initiative has evolved into…
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and addressing security challenges in Nigeria. In a letter dated July 6, 2026, President Trump commended Tinubu’s commitment to tackling the country’s security concerns, particularly the violence affecting Christian communities, while reaffirming Washington’s support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. “Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words mean a great deal to me, and I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people,” Trump wrote. “I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your…
The Federal Government has launched a fresh push to transform operations at Nigeria’s seaports, setting an ambitious target of reducing cargo clearance time from the current average of 21 days to just seven days. The initiative, spearheaded by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is aimed at cutting logistics costs, improving trade efficiency and positioning Nigeria as a more competitive destination for business and investment. Speaking during the Presidential Media Team’s weekly Meet the Press briefing at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, PEBEC Director-General, Princess Zahra Audu, said prolonged cargo clearance remains one of the biggest obstacles…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and leadership of 10 federal government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose appointed as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). A statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Fayose will head the REA board alongside Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta, who were appointed as members and non-executive directors. The agency’s Director-General, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three previously appointed executive directors complete the board. President Tinubu also appointed Major General…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, marking a major policy shift aimed at creating a coordinated regulatory framework for Nigeria’s virtual assets ecosystem. The Order seeks to eliminate fragmented oversight, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, protect consumers, enhance national security, and support responsible innovation without creating a new regulator or altering the statutory mandates of existing institutions. Nigeria’s virtual assets sector has evolved rapidly, with digital assets increasingly spanning the traditional boundaries of currencies, commodities, securities, and payment systems. This growth has exposed regulatory gaps resulting from overlapping and disconnected responsibilities among government…
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to investing in Nigeria, creating jobs, and supporting the nation’s economy following a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking after his meeting, Rabiu described the visit as an opportunity to pay his respects to the President and express appreciation for the Federal Government’s continued support for Nigeria’s business environment. “It was simply a courtesy call and an opportunity to pay my respects to His Excellency, Mr. President. I also expressed my appreciation for his support of the business environment in Nigeria,” he said. Rabiu noted…