President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria is firmly committed to advancing cross-border peace by strengthening partnerships to tackle emerging challenges.The president gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 Ambassadors and four High Commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State House.Tinubu urged the diplomats to...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) will lead the Nigerian side of the joint working group, supported by a multi-stakeholder team drawn from key...
President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen national security. Akpabio said the strategic plan was timely with the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, and build a resilient, peaceful nation. The unveiling event in...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, to brief him on his recent visit to the North-East and the general security situation nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was the army chief’s first visit to the Presidential Villa...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging credible and transparent elections.Tinubu administered the oath of office during an expanded National Economic Council meeting at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja.The president tasked Amupitan to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday reviewed Nigeria’s economic growth outlook upward. The IMF cited stronger investor confidence, improved oil production and a more stable macroeconomic environment. The Chief of IMF Research Department, Deniz Igan, made this known at a news conference to unveil the Global Financial Stability Report in Washington on Tuesday. She...
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa. The meeting, which will begin on October 14, will bring together Heads of State and Government,...
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja, on behalf of the Federal Government. The News Agency...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Brasília, Brazil, for Abuja following a high-level state visit focused on strengthening Nigeria-Brazil bilateral relations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at about 12. 57 a.m (local time).Amb. Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that he is more interested in a better Nigeria than becoming president. He disclosed this while speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday in Lagos State. Some PDP and Labour Party stalwarts proclaimed their membership of ADC at the...
The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...