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President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the G20 Summit in Brazil, called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, advocating two permanent African seats. He lauded the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 and praised Brazil’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, aligning its goals with...
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Lagos State governor for 2027. The group cited his leadership potential and ability to consolidate his father's achievements, urging Nigerian youths to support his candidacy for the...
President Bola Tinubu has proposed a ₦47.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. The budget focuses on economic growth, fiscal stability, and strategic reforms, including new borrowings, capital expenditure, and oil price benchmarks. It will require National...
President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval for a N1.77 trillion external loan to help finance Nigeria's 2024 budget deficit. The proposal, along with other economic measures, highlights growing concerns over the nation's increasing foreign debt and fiscal sustainability as...
Northern lawmakers express concerns about the impact of Nigeria's tax reform bills, questioning the fairness of VAT redistribution and highlighting regional economic vulnerabilities. Northern lawmakers in Nigeria have raised concerns about the potential impact of four tax reform bills currently...
President Bola Tinubu has restructured his media team, assigning Sunday Dare, Daniel Bwala, and Bayo Onanuga new roles to enhance communication efficiency. The changes introduce a team-based spokesperson model, ensuring collective representation for the presidency and a unified approach to...
The Nigerian Presidency rebuked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his criticisms of successive administrations, labeling him unfit to comment on governance. Bayo Onanuga, a Tinubu aide, highlighted Obasanjo’s alleged failings, including corruption and constitutional violations. The clash...
Labour Party’s Ayodele Olorunfemi blames Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his poor performance in the Ondo governorship election. Alleging sabotage, he cited internal party conflicts and last-minute legal battles that disrupted his campaign, as APC's Lucky Aiyedatiwa emerged...
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, criticized the proposed tax reform bills, accusing Lagos of attempting to dominate northern Nigeria. He urged national lawmakers to reject the bills, claiming they would worsen regional inequalities. The reforms have sparked debate over their potential...
President Bola Tinubu arrives in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Heads of State Summit, where leaders will address global issues like poverty, hunger, and sustainable development. Tinubu will advocate for global governance reforms and hold bilateral talks to advance Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms...
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