Tag: President Bola Tinubu

“I’m ready to take hard decisions for Nigeria to move forward” – Tinubu

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Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his readiness to make tough decisions necessary for national progress. He acknowledged the challenge of achieving national consensus on various issues but emphasized the importance of such decisions for the country’s advancement. Concluding his official engagements in China, President Tinubu met with the Nigerian community and members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO China) at the China World Hotel. He described his trip as highly successful and beneficial. In his discussions with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as well…

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China: Xi Jinping pledges $50bn for Nigeria, Ghana, other African nations

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China pledges

China has committed over $50 billion over the next three years in financing to African nations, aiming to bolster infrastructure, agriculture, and trade, marking a significant step in Sino-African relations. The announcement came during the China-Africa Forum in Beijing, the largest summit held since the pandemic, with over 50 African leaders and UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres in attendance. At the Forum’s opening, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared, “China is ready to deepen cooperation with African countries in industry, agriculture, infrastructure, trade, and investment”. Xi’s pledge includes financial support amounting to…

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Tinubu vows to complete Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway project

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Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway project would be completed to the satisfaction of Nigeria and West Africa at large. Tinubu said this during a visit to the headquarters of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in Beijing, according to his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement. The President acknowledged the role of the company as a reliable partner in Nigeria’s infrastructure development programme, and commended its on-going railway projects in Nigeria. He assured the Chairman of CRCC, Dai Hegen, saying: “It is equally very important that we…

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N’West: Matawalle, CDS, other Service Chiefs move to tackle terrorists, bandits

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Minister & Security chiefs

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the other Service Chiefs to move to Sokoto, headquarters of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army to tackle activities of terrorists and bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi States and its environs. Director, Information and Public, Ministry of Defence, Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a press release. According to the press statement, “This strategic move underscores the unwavering commitment of Government to restoring peace and security in the region. While in…

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Information Minister, Idris to represent Tinubu at African Forum in Indonesia

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Minister Idris 2 represent

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1 to 3, 2024. The Forum, themed: “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023”, aims to enhance bi-lateral relations between Indonesia and African nations, evokes the historic 1955 Bandung Conference, which marked a new era of solidarity between Asia and Africa. It also seeks to align Indonesia’s Vision 2045 with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. According to an issued statement by the Minister’s media…

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Tinubu to visit China in September

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Tinubu 2 China

President Bola Tinubu is billed to depart from Abuja, the nation’s capital, in the first week of September to China. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the aim of the visit is to attend the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation. Ngelale said the China engagement is part of the efforts of the present administration’s efforts to uplift the wellbeing of Nigerians. In China, Tinubu is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping of China where Some Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be…

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NBA Conference: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to rule of law, tolerance

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Tinubu@NBA

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, the separation of powers, and tolerance for dissenting views within the bounds of Nigerian law. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu made this pledge at the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Annual General Conference in Lagos. He praised the NBA for its role in promoting democratic ideals and called on Nigerian lawyers to collaborate with his administration in achieving sustainable national development. Tinubu assured that his Government would prioritise the welfare of the Judiciary and work to…

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Tinubu swears-in Acting CJN, Kekere-Ekun

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Tinubu swears in CJN

…Urges her to ‘be loyal to Nigeria’s Constitution’ President Bola Tinubu yesterday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the 10th Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd CJN, and the second female justice to hold the office, took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who bowed out on Thursday after clocking the retirement age of 70 years. In his remarks, President Tinubu urged the acting…

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President Tinubu approves N10bn to fast-track Digital Switch-Over from analogue TV broadcasting – DG NBC

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NBC DG on DSO

President Bola Tinubu has approved N10 billion to fast-track the process of achieving Digital Switch-Over (DSO), in the country. The Digital Switch-Over is the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. Recall that the Federal Government commenced the implementation of the Whitepaper on the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) in 2022, which will limit Pay-TV operators from self-carriage of their signals. The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, whi disclosed this yesterday during a joint press conference with the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu…

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Terrorism Acts: Tinubu vows to remove threats, protect all

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Tinubu vows

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured his administration is committed to addressing security threats and effectively countering desperate acts of terror. President Tinubu gave the assurance while reacting to the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of the District Head of Gatawa District, Alhaji Isa Bawa, in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State. In a statement issued on Wednesday night by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President condemned the act, describing the attack on the traditional ruler as “deeply disturbing” and a “heinous act”…

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