President Bola Tinubu has appointed a 400-level Economics student from the University of Ibadan, Orire Agbaje, as a member of the prestigious Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The inauguration ceremony took place today at the Presidential Villa, where President Tinubu personally met with Miss Orire Agbaje, the President of the Nigerian Universities Tax Club. Agbaje’s exceptional dedication and expertise in the field of economics led to her inclusion in the newly formed committee. In a tweet, Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, shared the exciting development: “Tinubu met Miss Orire Agbaje, a 400…
Author: Victor Fola
President Bola Tinubu has set a bold target of an 18% Tax-to-GDP ratio within the next three years. The President expressed his determination to tackle the burden of debt servicing and the strain it places on Nigeria’s limited government revenues. This announcement came during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms chaired by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. The committee has been assigned a one-year mandate with a focus on three key areas: fiscal governance, tax reforms, and growth facilitation. President Tinubu underscored the importance of their mission, recognizing the high expectations from the Nigerian people for…
The Senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio has granted approval for the appointment of 45 out of 48 ministerial nominees provided by President Bola Tinubu. The list comprises nine individuals who have previously served as state governors. The nominees confirmed include the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, the Deputy Majority Senate Leader and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Dave Umahi; former Minister of state, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, and Dele Alake as Ministers Designate. Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Senator Abubakar Danladi and Stella…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has congratulated his cousin, Tunji Adeleke, on his appointment as chairman of the Osun State Local Government Commission. The son of the late former governor of Osun State, Isiaka Adeleke, was recently appointed by his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke. This action has led to widespread accusations that the Adeleke family is out to exploit the resources of Osun state for personal gain, while the people of Osun suffer in poverty. Davido’s congratulatory message to Tunji sparked outrage among internet users, who repeatedly asserted that “Osun State is not a Family Business. They criticized the…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his admiration for the performance of the Super Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Tinubu, in a tweet from his verified Twitter handle on Monday, commended the team for their remarkable display. He stated, “I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage!” The Super Falcons bid farewell to the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after a penalty shootout loss of 4-2 to England’s Lionesses in Brisbane. Despite…
In a bid to enhance digital employment opportunities for Nigerian youth, the Federal Government, through the office of the Vice President, is set to launch digital hubs that will equip 1 million young Nigerians across the nation with vital digital skills. This initiative, known as the FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub, will be established in Lagos and Borno States initially, followed by Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo, and Kano. WEMA Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, will partner with the government to operate these hubs. The decision to collaborate on this groundbreaking project was made during a recent meeting…
A Circuit Court in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America, has dealt a blow to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar by dismissing his lawsuit demanding access to President Bola Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University. During the 2022 election campaign, Tinubu confidently claimed to hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with honors. Despite Beverly Poindexter, the responsible authority at the Office of the Registrar, CSU, affirming Tinubu’s statement, doubts persisted among some individuals. Recently, Atiku filed a suit seeking to subpoena the university. However, before the court hearing, the case was withdrawn. According to the…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has emerged victorious at the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship clinching their fourth consecutive continental crown. In a thrilling final, they triumphed over Senegal in a pulsating battle. At the final whistle, Nigeria sealed their triumph with a final score of Nigeria 84 – 74 Senegal, underscoring their prowess on the court.
As against reports that the Senate has rejected the proposed military intervention of President Bola Tinubu, the resolutions from the closed-door session has proven otherwise. In the resolutions, the Senate condemned the coup and commended Tinubu and other heads of state for their prompt response and the positions taken on the situation. It stated that the leadership of the senate will engage with the president on how best to resolve the issue “given the existing cordial relationship between Nigeriens and Nigerians”. “The senate recognises that President Tinubu via his correspondence has not asked for the approval of the parliament of…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been praised for his tactful management of the screening of ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani on Saturday at the National Assembly Complex. Senator Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District had tackled Tijani about a controversial tweet he made over four years ago. The lawmaker grilled Tijani, one of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, when he appeared before the Senate for screening on Saturday. “On the 21st of July 2019, Dr Bosun tweeted against Nigeria that he does not appreciate the Nigerian passport and Nigeria as a nation,” the Oyo Senator referenced. The…