In a revealing address at the Africa Trade and Investment Summit, , Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed a startling statistic that approximately 81% of Nigerians employed are not contributing meaningfully to the economy. Oyedele highlighted that while Nigeria's official unemployment rate mirrors that of...
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly facilitated the return of ownership of OPL 245, a deepwater oilfield, to European oil majors Eni and Shell, potentially ending a prolonged corruption inquiry. The deal involves Eni transferring onshore assets to Oando, run by Tinubu's nephew, Wale Tinubu...
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, vehemently rejected the widespread mislabeling of Nigerians as inherently corrupt.
The declaration unfolded at a forum organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, themed "Public Engagement on...
A recent report from the Global Hunger Index (GHI) revealed that Nigeria holds the 109th position out of 125 countries assessed, with a score of 28.3 points. The GHI rankings placed Nigeria ahead of only 17 countries, including Zambia, India, and Timor-Leste.
The report highlighted that...
Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign an Executive Order aimed at curbing the rise of unexplained wealth in Nigeria.
Commending Tinubu's recent directive to deposit crude oil revenues into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ndume emphasized...
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of five pupils and four staff members from Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, abducted on Monday. The principal confirmed the demand, highlighting the ongoing challenge of kidnappings nationwide.
The abduction...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's camp responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticism of the administration's handling of the country's security crisis.
The Presidency, through Mr. Bayo Onanuga, described Atiku's comments as "reckless" and accused him of seizing any opportunity to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the shocking killing of two revered traditional rulers in Ekiti State, further fueling concerns over the escalating security challenges in the region. The Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, chaired by former Head of Civil Service, Bukar Aji. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the welfare of...
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors' Forum of the APC, has asserted that assessing President Bola Tinubu's performance in critical sectors like security and the economy is premature. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics program, Uzodimma...
Former-Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has endorsed relocating some CBN departments from Abuja to Lagos. Sanusi called the move sensible for streamlining operations and reducing costs.
Despite criticism from some northern politicians, Sanusi dismissed opposition as political games...
During his African tour, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken assured of American companies' readiness to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy, with a particular focus on the tech sector.
The announcement came during his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in...
In a bold rejection of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration's decision to relocate key departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to Lagos, the Joint-Action Northern Youth Associations, a pro-democracy...
Retired military leaders, speaking anonymously, share actionable solutions to tackle Nigeria's rising insecurity. Their recommendations for President Tinubu include clear directives, a coordinated national operation, restructuring the police, adopting successful strategies like 'Operation...
Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, staunchly defends his ex-principal, former President Muhammadu Buhari, against accusations of bigotry and nepotism. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today program after the launch of his book, 'Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special...
In a candid address on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu shared insights into the intricate political landscape he inherited from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the book launch, "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023)," penned by Femi...
In a bid to address the growing trend of skilled Nigerian workers emigrating abroad, President Bola Tinubu assured the nation that the government, in collaboration with sub-national entities, is committed to training more professionals.
Speaking in Owerri during Governor Hope Uzodimma's...
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called upon the nation to unite in prayer for the safe return of Nabeeha's sisters.
Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and her family fell victim to a harrowing kidnapping incident in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, resulting in a devastating loss when the...
President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo graced the inauguration ceremony of Governor Hope Uzodimma for his second term in Imo State. The event, held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, attracted a host of dignitaries, defying the ongoing sit-at-home event in the South-East.
Tinubu, who...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asserts that his camp has met all the conditions set by President Bola Tinubu to bring about peace in the politically tumultuous Rivers State. Speaking during a visit to the Oba of Ogbaland in Rivers State, Wike emphasized his...
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