President Bola Tinubu says bilateral partnerships must be mutually beneficial, transformative, and must translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels of collaboration, whether it is through partnerships, joint ventures, or strategic alliances in order to build bridges that connect markets and facilitate the flow of goods, services, ideas and peoples. He said his administration is enhancing the business environment in Nigeria to make it very friendly…
Author: Emma Baggi
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a state visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The visit is expected to include high-level discussions with the Dutch Prime Minister, focusing on a wide range of topics from trade to environmental policies.
As Nigeria strides into 2024, the air is thick with anticipation and the promise of progress. At the helm is President Bola Tinubu, whose early days in office have been marked by a flurry of activity and a clear focus on delivering on his campaign promises. President Tinubu is not just talking the talk; he’s walking the walk, putting money where his mouth is to the tune of N100 billion One of the present most talked-about initiatives is the Nigeria first Consumer Credit Scheme. This bold move aims to breathe life into the economy by making it easier for Nigerians…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria embarked on a significant official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. This visit marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Netherlands and is a response to an invitation extended by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. During his stay, President Tinubu is engaging in high level discussions with Prime Minister Rutte. He is also meeting with Dutch royalty, His Royal Majesty King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima. Notably, Queen Máxima plays a crucial role globally as the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive…
In a remarkable turnaround, Nigeria’s stock market has witnessed a significant influx of foreign investment in the early months of 2024. After a period of caution due to currency availability issues exacerbated by the Central Bank’s stringent financial regulations, international investors have confidently re-entered the Nigerian market. The first quarter of 2024 saw foreign investments in Nigerian stocks soar to N93.37 billion, a substantial increase from the N18.12 billion recorded during the same timeframe in the previous year. This marks the most considerable three-month investment surge since 2019. The Nigerian Exchange Group’s recent data highlights that the bulk of these…
In a watershed moment for Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has unveiled a comprehensive set of transformative measures designed to overhaul the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). This strategic initiative aims to position the BOA as a catalyst for growth and innovation in the agricultural sector, addressing longstanding challenges and unlocking new opportunities for farmers across the nation. Key Highlights: – Strategic Merger: One of the cornerstone proposals involves the potential merger between BOA and NIRSAL Microfinance Ltd. This strategic alliance seeks to harness synergies between the two entities, pooling resources, and expertise to create a more…
OMOGBOLAHAN L.A. BABAWALE Public Affairs Analyst Convener/Lead Resource Person The Think-Tinubu Initiative states, “The Oxford English Dictionary defines a ‘pathfinder’ as ‘someone who can find paths through unexplored territory’ while the Merriam-Webster Dictionary puts same as ‘one that discovers a way’. Either ways one may be tempted to look at it, it does not negate the incontrovertible fact that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR over the years has always been a pathfinder in every place, any position he finds himself. Whether you may want to look at it from his days at the Chicago State University (CSU), United States where…
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced yesterday that following the removal of the wasteful fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the Presidential CNG Initiative in October of the same year. The initiative aims to provide cheaper, safer, and more climate-friendly energy options. Specifically, it focuses on delivering compressed natural gas, especially for mass transit purposes. The Federal Government as part of the many intervention programmes to reduce the burden of increase in pump price on the masses, provided N100 billion (part of the N500 billion palliative budget) to purchase…
In a move that is set to have a wide reaching impact on Nigeria’s economy, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made a groundbreaking announcement, slashing the price of diesel from N1,200 to a mere N1,000 per litre. This substantial price drop comes just three weeks after the refinery began supplying diesel at N1,200 per litre, a price already reduced by over 30% from the previous market rate of approximately N1,600 per litre. The refinery’s decision is poised to send positive ripples across various economic sectors and is anticipated to play a crucial role in curbing the nation’s soaring inflation rates. The…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the National Single Window initiative, a transformative project that will propel the nation’s economy to new heights. The initiative is another bold testament to the President’s commitment to breaking long-standing developmental barriers in advancing the progress, prosperity, and well-being of every Nigerian. Speaking at the launch of the initiative at the State House, President Tinubu said the National Single Window is a game-changer that will revolutionize the way trade is conducted in the country, and with the Office of the President overseeing the steering committee that will drive the reform process forward. Outlining the…