President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and operational capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, saying the recent pay increase is already making a difference in the lives of servicemen, women and their families. The President, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, said the Nigerian Army had operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun States, bringing troops closer to vulnerable communities and strengthening their ability to respond swiftly to security threats. According to PBAT, the new formations are part of broader efforts to enhance the operational effectiveness of the military and…
Author: Micheal Akanji
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms saved Nigeria from a looming economic collapse, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the Federal Government continues to roll out measures to ease the hardship faced by citizens. Shettima stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the President’s Lagos residence, where he expressed delight over the President’s return and resumption of his official engagements. The Vice President said he had remained in regular contact with Tinubu throughout his period abroad, noting that advances in science and technology had made it possible for the President to remain actively…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary chronicling the life, political struggle and enduring legacy of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and Nigeria’s June 12, 1993 pro-democracy struggle. The premiere, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Abuja, was part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The documentary, produced by US-based filmmaker Ose Oyamendan, recounts the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the subsequent pro-democracy struggle and the sacrifices made by Nigerians and activists in the fight…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of his administration’s economic reforms and entered a new era focused on shared and widespread prosperity. In his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, marking the country’s 66th anniversary, the President said the reforms undertaken since his administration assumed office in 2023 had corrected fundamental distortions in the economy and laid the foundation for sustainable growth. Tinubu acknowledged the hardships associated with the reforms but maintained that the measures were necessary to address long-standing structural weaknesses in the Nigerian economy. He likened the country’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on northern-based professionals in the creative industry to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing the President’s return to office as important to national unity and Nigeria’s prosperity. Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received a delegation of Northern Performing Artists under the auspices of Triple-R For Renewed Hope at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign office in Abuja. The Vice President said the North stood to benefit significantly from the Tinubu administration’s initiatives in the creative economy, noting that the Federal Government was implementing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, into law, extending the implementation period of the 2025 Appropriation Act from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The extension, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed at giving Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) additional time to complete ongoing capital projects. The President’s assent followed the swift passage of the amendment by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The extension is also expected to…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has used a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in Luanda, New Delhi and New York to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foreign policy priorities, focusing on African dignity, economic cooperation, technology, education and reform of the global governance system. Shettima’s diplomatic engagements took him from the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda, Angola, to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, before representing President Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The engagements provided Nigeria with platforms to raise…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Costa Rican candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan, that Nigeria will support a candidate committed to equity, justice and fairness in global affairs. Shettima gave the assurance when he met with Grynspan in New York at the conclusion of his engagements at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The Vice President said Nigeria’s consideration would be guided by the country’s longstanding relationship with Latin America, commitment to multilateralism, conflict prevention and the promotion of Africa’s interests in global decision-making. “Thank you for seeking Nigeria’s perspective for your candidature of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has issued ₦21.59 billion in guarantees, enabling participating financial institutions to extend ₦46.95 billion in loans to Nigerian businesses and borrowers. The President disclosed this in a post on his official X handle, highlighting the progress made by his administration in expanding access to formal credit and financing opportunities for workers, students and small businesses. PBAT said his administration’s decision to promote a credit-based economy was aimed at addressing one of the major challenges confronting small businesses – limited access to finance due to inadequate collateral and lack…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the fairness, credibility and legitimacy of the global governance system. Shettima stated this when he met with the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Vice President reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reforms of the United Nations, stressing that the country would remain a dependable partner in efforts to restore trust among nations, uphold international law and address the challenges of hunger, violence and exclusion. He commended UN…