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Tinubu Approves Investments And Securities Act 2024

The new Act also introduces transformative provisions to further align Nigeria’s market operations with international best practice. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which disclosed this, said the legislation strengthens the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhances investor protection, and introduces critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency, and sustainable growth. “The new […]

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Tinubu Receives Ghana’s President Mahama In Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House in Abuja on March 27, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to the Presidential Villa is his first official coming since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. […]

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Politics

Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, house of assembly

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. The president made the announcement on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state. Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly are “hereby suspended for […]

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Tinubu Mourns Ibadan Stampede Victims, Demands Probe

A day after the tragic incident, 35 minors have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, the state capital. President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the tragic incident at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, which claimed innocent lives and left many others […]

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Bola Tinubu committed to tackling unemployment — Minister

The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Muhammed Dingyadi, has outlined the Ministry’s policy direction, with a special focus on employment creation and industrial peace and harmony Stressing that the Ministry’s role is not to offer jobs but to create policies and programmes that facilitate job creation in both the public and private sectors. The […]

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Politics

Tax reforms bills won’t impoverish North, presidency insists

The Presidency on Monday said the tax bills before the National Assembly will not enrich Lagos or Rivers states at the expense of northern states. It also insisted that changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the National Agency for Science and Technology Infrastructure does not mean scrapping […]

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Politics

There’s huge hope on the way for the nation- Tinubu tells Nigerians

Tinubu told the JBS top executives that Nigeria was ready to do business with them, assuring them of a good return on their investment. President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s renewed focus on driving international and local investments into the livestock sector will end farmer-herder clashes. Tinubu said this on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, […]

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Politics

Nigeria President urges N’Assembly to amend social investment law for transparency

President Bola Tinubu, asked the National Assembly to amend the National Social Investment Programmes Agency Act 2023 to ensure transparency. The President’s request was contained in a letter transmitted to the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary. “The purpose of the bill is to make the national social register […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Congratulates Okpebholo On Inauguration As Edo Gov

The President asked the governor to justify the confidence placed in him and the APC while fostering true democracy. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the governor of Edo State. Okpebholo took over the reins of leadership on Tuesday from the immediate past governor, Godwin Obaseki, in a ceremony […]

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President Tinubu Departs Riyadh Today

Addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit convened to address the current situation in the Middle East, Tinubu expressed deep concern for the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. President Tinubu will depart Riyadh on Tuesday where he attended the one-day extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit, convened to address the current situation in the Middle East. Tinubu had called for an […]

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Politics

You’re Called To Rescue Nigeria, Tinubu Tells Newly-Sworn In Ministers

He thanked them for heeding the call for service and described their acceptance as a “very serious commitment “. Bola Tinubu has called on the newly-appointed ministers to see their work as a call for service. Tinubu said this at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday when he swore in […]

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Oluremi Tinubu, APC women leader seek more female representation

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and the APC national women leader, Mary Idele-Alile, have decried the low level of women in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking at a political event themed ‘Empowering APC women for leadership and nation building’ in Abuja on Saturday, Tinubu called on Nigerian women to rally around other women seeking elective positions, encourage […]

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Tinubu To Swear In Seven Newly-Appointed Ministers On Monday

The Senate had last week cleared the ministers following a screening in Abuja. A collage of President Bola Tinubu and newly nominated ministers President Bola Tinubu will swear in seven newly-appointed ministers on Monday. This is according to a Sunday statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga. The Ministers are […]

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President Tinubu seeks economic ties with France, China, others

Bola Tinubu has called for stronger economic partnerships between Nigeria and its longstanding allies, including France, China, and Denmark, to deliver tangible benefits for citizens, particularly in areas like education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu received Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of the French Republic, the […]

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Security

President Tinubu Appoints Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff

Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja from medical leave. Major General Olufemi Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Charged Us To Find Lasting Solution To Banditry, Terrorism – Badaru

The minister also highlighted the government’s collaborative efforts with neighbouring countries to combat terrorism and arms trafficking. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says President Bola Tinubu has charged him and the security agencies to find a last solution to the menace of banditry, terrorism and other security threats in the country. He stated this […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Orders Police To Secure Rivers LG Secretariats

According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to protect local government secretariats in Rivers State against incursion by arsonists and vandals. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made this known in a statement on […]

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President Tinubu Leaves For UK On Two-Week Vacation

Tinubu departed at exactly 2:35pm, after exchanging pleasantries with some top government officials in Abuja, the nation’s capital. A photo combo showing President Bola Tinubu and some top government officials before his departure to the UK. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation as part […]

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Tinubu’s Planned Cabinet Reshuffle Is About ‘Job For The Boys,’ Says Galadima

The presidency last week said Tinubu would soon reshuffle the cabinet but Galadima claims the move is meant to settle some persons A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Buba Galadima has downplayed President Bola Tinubu’s plans to reshuffle the cabinet. The presidency last week said Tinubu would soon reshuffle the cabinet. However, […]

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NEWS

President Tinubu Writes Senate To Confirm Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN

The 66-year-old jurist has been serving as the Acting CJN since Justice Ariwoola retired last month. President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Tinubu’s letter during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Tinubu cited Section […]

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