Tinubu
Drama in Senate as FG officials defend Tinubu’s tax reform bills
Amid a charged atmosphere on Wednesday, officials of the Federal Government appeared before senators to shed more light on President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy on Tax Reform Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele; the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, and the Director […]
Tinubu to depart for France on state visit Wednesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside Frist Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on […]
Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of Oluyede as COAS
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive COAS. Mr Tinubu’s letter of request was read on Tuesday at the plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He had earlier appointed Mr Oluyede as the […]
Creative Economy A Cornerstone Of My Diversification Agenda – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a cornerstone of his administration’s economic diversification agenda. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. The President stated this on Saturday during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. […]
BREAKING: Senate okays N1.77tr external loan request by Tinubu
The Senate on Thursday, November 21, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a new eternal borrowing of N1,767,610,321,779.00 or (USD2.209billion in the 2024 Appropriation Act. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt and the approval of its recommendations by the Senate […]
Tinubu’s economic policies lack human face –ACF
Leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have called on the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu to review, reassess, reevaluate, and reorder the direction of its economic policies with a view to giving them the needed human face. The leaders who held its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kaduna, yesterday, also frowned […]
Tinubu seeks approval for fresh N1.77trn loan
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve fresh N1.767trn external borrowing plan in support of the 2024 Budget. The president conveyed his request in a letter written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The presiding officers read the letter during plenary, on Tuesday. The […]
Fresh Shake-Up Rocks Presidency: Tinubu Approves Bwala, Dare As Onanuga’s Co-Spokespersons
President Bola Tinubu has announced a fresh shake-up in his cabinet, with the approval of Sunday Dare and Daniel Bwala as co-spokespersons to Bayo Onanuga. A statement shared by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga late Monday, said there is no longer a single person as the president’s spokesperson, adding […]
Obasanjo not an ideal leader to emulate, says Presidency
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under sharp criticism following his recent remarks on leadership and governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former leader alleged that subsequent administrations had failed the nation, describing Nigeria as a “failing country.” However, a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser […]
Tinubu confers posthumous CFR honour on Taoreed Lagbaja
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of a commander of the federal republic (CFR) on Taoreed Lagbaja, the late chief of army staff. The posthumous award was presented during a funeral ceremony held on Friday at the National Cemetery in Mogadishu, Abuja. The president said the late COAS was a trusted advisor and […]