Tag: #PresidentTinubu
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VICE-PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA DEPARTS JOHANNESBURG FOR LUANDA TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT TINUBU AT AU-EU SUMMIT
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Johannesburg, South Africa, heading to Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit. This follows his attendance at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President during key discussions on global economic reforms, critical minerals governance,…
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TENSION EASES IN KWARA AS 38 FREED CHURCH MEMBERS ARRIVE ILORIN FOR TREATMENT
Relief swept over Ilorin as 38 abducted worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Eruku, were received by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday night, days after armed bandits kidnapped them during a church programme. The victims, visibly weary, were taken straight to the Government House Clinic for emergency medical care, with some placed…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOODLUCK JONATHAN ON 68TH BIRTHDAY, PRAISES STATESMANSHIP
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, celebrating his enduring statesmanship and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. The congratulatory message, released by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, acknowledges Jonathan’s pivotal role in nation-building and his diplomatic efforts advancing democratic values across Africa. Tinubu highlighted Jonathan’s humility and historic…
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NIGERIA’S FINANCE MINISTER WALÈ EDUN GRAPPLES WITH STROKE, FUTURE UNCERTAIN
When a nation’s steady hand falters, the weight of uncertainty settles in. Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, a chief architect of economic reform, has been flown abroad after suffering a severe stroke. The country holds its breath as questions loom over the path ahead. Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has been urgently flown abroad for…
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LAGOS-CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENT TINUBU’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
Minister Umahi urges Nigerians to recognize monumental progress on the 700km coastal highway project. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, alongside political leaders and civil society, inspected the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, emphasizing its role in connecting western and southeastern Nigeria to boost trade and development. The highway, crossing Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS AFRILAND BUILDING FIRE, OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS
Urges vigilance and praises swift emergency response after tragic Lagos fire. President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy to victims and affected organizations including FIRS, United Capital, and UBA following the Afriland Building fire in Lagos. He commended emergency responders for their quick action and called for improved safety measures to prevent future incidents, while praying for…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ALL FEDERAL MDAS
New directive expands health coverage, linking insurance to government contracts and licenses. President Bola Tinubu has mandated all federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to enroll staff in the compulsory National Health Insurance Authority scheme, with private supplemental options allowed. Compliance certificates from NHIA will now be required for government contracts and licenses, aiming to reduce…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU RECALLS NTA DG AND ED NEWS, HALTS NEW APPOINTMENTS
Tinubu reinstates key NTA leaders, reversing recent management shake-up. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the return of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as NTA Director-General and Ayo Adewuyi as Executive Director of News to complete their tenures, setting aside fresh appointments in the agency. The move restores stability at Nigeria’s premier TV network amid previous management changes.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
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TETFUND RECEIVES ₦1.6 TRILLION FOR MASSIVE NATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION BOOST
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has secured a record ₦1.6 trillion to fund critical projects across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Chairman Aminu Masari revealed that 40% (₦460 billion) is set aside for demand-driven interventions in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Key allocations include ₦225 billion for student loans via NELFUND, ₦70 billion for…
