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Collaboration, Not Conflict: Tinubu Clarifies Local Government Autonomy

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to lead the charge in grassroots development, emphasising that the financial autonomy granted to local governments is not intended to undermine their authority over the third tier of government. Speaking on Wednesday during a New Year courtesy visit by members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), […]

NNPCL Refutes Claims of Presidential Interference in Operations

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has stated that President Bola Tinubu does not interfere in its operations or influence personnel movements within the organisation. In a statement issued yesterday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, emphasised that “employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPCL are […]

Tax Reform Is Non-Negotiable, Tinubu Declares in Media Chat

President Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that his administration will not reverse the controversial tax reforms recently introduced, despite significant public opposition. Speaking during his first presidential media chat, broadcast on Monday evening, Tinubu argued that the economy could not be revived using outdated approaches. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue to […]

No Regrets: Tinubu Justifies Subsidy Cut Despite Economic Woes

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that he has no regrets about the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023, stressing that Nigeria could no longer act as a “Father Christmas” to neighbouring countries. “I have absolutely no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy. We were squandering our future and deceiving ourselves. That reform was […]

Stampede Death Toll Prompts Tinubu to Push for Stricter Event Safety Measures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed state governments and relevant authorities to implement strict crowd control measures following stampedes that claimed 39 lives in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In honour of the victims, President Tinubu cancelled all official engagements in Lagos, including attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta. The Labour […]

2025 Budget Proposal: Tinubu Commits N49.7trn to Security, Infrastructure, and Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦49.7 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, targeting an ambitious reduction in inflation from 34.6% to 15%. The proposed budget, themed the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” allocates the largest share of ₦4.91 trillion to defence and security, […]

Shekarau Urges Tinubu to Reassess Policies After #EndBadGovernance Protests

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has urged the Federal Government to reassess its policies, describing the recent #EndBadGovernance protests as a significant message to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Shekarau noted that the protests reflected widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians over the country’s economic and political direction. “The […]

Tinubu Names New Heads for Key Educational and Development Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). In a statement released on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed the appointments, highlighting the president’s confidence in the appointees’ capabilities. […]

Governors Criticise APC Policies, Call for Pro-People Economic Adjustments

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal policies to ease the economic hardship caused by recent reforms introduced by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. President Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira have led to a sharp […]

Senate Okays Tinubu’s Request for ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Amid Rising Debt Costs

Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan to help bridge the 2024 budget deficit of ₦9.7 trillion. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presided over the session on Thursday, during which the Senate approved the report submitted by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by […]

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