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A Nigerian citizen, Engineer Umar Abubakar, whose heart is drawn towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capability to proffer needed solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, currently joins his voice to numerous lovers and die-hard believers of the All Progressives Congress political leader and declares support for the President’s sagacity in finding a lasting solution to Nigeria’s power problems. In his words, Eng. ... Read More »

In a landmark development, Nigeria has fulfilled 100 percent of its financial obligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), making a full payment of its community levy for the first time in nearly two decades. The payment, amounting to ₦84 billion and $54 million covers the entirety of 2023 and extends to July 2024. The announcement was ... Read More »

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, December 13, granted bail to former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, at ₦500 million. Bello had earlier been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 19-count charge of criminal breach of trust. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges. The charges, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/98/2024, allege ... Read More »

The Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The law is a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing challenges in the energy sector and is expected to lay the foundation for economic and industrial growth in Lagos. The governor signed the bill on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. “The bill is a major ... Read More »

….No plan to scrap TETFund, others .,…Dogara, Dickson: Bill in order Kano House kicks Apart from refuting the claims that the bills will undermine the economy of any region, the Presidency also clarified that the reforms are designed to streamline tax administration and promote equitable economic development across the country. The bills have scaled the second reading in the Senate. ... Read More »

•Macron welcoming Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to Elysee Palace…yesterday. With them are Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Hyacinth Alia (Benue); Peter Mbah (Enugu); Dikko Radda (Katsina) and Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar •Macron welcoming Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to Elysee Palace…yesterday. With them are Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Hyacinth Alia (Benue); Peter Mbah ... Read More »

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday, November 27, for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Special Adviser to ... Read More »

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday, November 26, announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced operations. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a message to The Nation. He said: “A Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations. “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences ... Read More »

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Abuja, after participating in the 19th G20 Leaders Summit. President Tinubu took off from Galeao Air Force Base, Rio at 10:30 am (local time), on Saturday. While in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s readiness to represent Africa in the United Nations Security Council. He called on the council ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. The restructuring is as follows: 1.Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications. 2.Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last ... Read More »