President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Professor Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned from the position less than a year after his appointment. Professor Aina was appointed in July 2025, while members of the NUC governing board were inaugurated in November of the same year. A renowned academic and professor of…
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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to prevent a potential outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with the inauguration of a national preparedness framework aimed at ensuring the country remains free of the deadly virus. Speaking after the inauguration of the Ebola preparedness initiative, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila said Nigeria currently has no reported case of Ebola, describing the situation as encouraging but one that requires sustained vigilance. He stressed that the government’s approach is focused on prevention rather than response, noting that authorities are determined to avoid a repeat of the challenges…
Says new national compendium will help states convert assets into jobs, capital, productivity The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria’s next phase of economic expansion will depend largely on the ability of states to properly document their assets, attract investment, grow tourism and convert local potential into jobs and shared prosperity. Accordingly, he charged state governments to move from documentation to implementation in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. Senator Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the Sub-National Government Economic and Tourism Information Roundtable and launch of the National Compendium on the Economic and Tourism Profiles of the 36…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful security operation in Kogi State that resulted in the killing of notorious bandit kingpin Ibrahim Bastuji and the rescue of Hajiya Amina Rabe Abubakar, widow of former Chief of Defence Information, the late General Rabe Abubakar (retd). In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Bastuji’s elimination as a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry and violent crime in Kogi State and surrounding areas. According to Tinubu, the bandit leader was…
Recent statistics illustrate that Nigeria sells raw cocoa for about $8,000 per tonne. Process that same cocoa into butter, and the value rises to roughly $48,000. Turn it into finished chocolate products, and the earnings can reach as high as $240,000 per tonne. For decades, this stark reality has highlighted one of Nigeria’s biggest economic challenges: exporting wealth in its raw form while importing prosperity in finished products. The question has never been about whether Nigeria has the resources. The question has been whether the country has the political will to move up the value chain. Today, the administration of…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible. Democracy…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, tackling insecurity, and delivering economic prosperity, as the nation marked 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In his Democracy Day address, the President described June 12 as a defining symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey, paying tribute to the heroes and activists whose sacrifices helped secure civilian rule and political freedoms. “Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit,” Tinubu said, noting that since 1999 Nigerians have consistently chosen their leaders through the ballot box, witnessed peaceful transfers of power, and resolved political disputes through democratic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a modern capital city that reflects Nigeria’s growing population, economic aspirations, and national identity. The President made the pledge on Wednesday during the commissioning of the completed Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), which links Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in the Dape District of Abuja. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu described infrastructure development as a key indicator of national progress and effective governance. He noted that improved transport connectivity in Abuja would help reduce logistics costs, attract investment,…
Governor of Imo State, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for a coordinated nationwide mobilisation strategy to strengthen support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and prepare for the 2027 general elections. Delivering the keynote address at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Retreat for National Mobilisation held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Uzodimma said the movement must focus on three core objectives: mobilising citizens, unifying Nigerians behind a common vision, and delivering measurable results. Speaking on the theme, “Building a Unified National Mobilisation Architecture,” the governor…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against a potential outbreak. The emergency funding is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical public health response measures across the country. The newly created task force will be chaired by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and will comprise representatives from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as state governments.…