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�Your investments are safe in Nigeria� – Tinubu woos Saudi investors

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday, President Tinubu, in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said Nigeria is ready for business while assuring investors of some of the world�s highest returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organisations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorising the Lake Chad and…

Tinubu arrives Riyadh for Saudi-Africa Summit

November 10, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Saudi-Africa Summit scheduled to be held today, Friday. According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, at the Middle-East nation, the Nigerian leader was received by ministers, members of the National Assembly as well as other government functionaries at the airport. Tinubu, it stated, will use the opportunity of the summit to underscore Nigeria�s commitment to attracting more foreign direct investment and expanding business partnerships. The statement said the visit would strongly reinforce the administration�s ongoing…

Tinubu appoints 20 National Population Commission federal commissioners

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 20 Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC) with nine current Federal Commissioners being re-appointed to a second term in office. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, in Abuja. The appointees are: Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke – Abia; Dr. Clifford Zirra – Adamawa (Re-appointed); Chidi Christopher Ezeoke – Anambra (Re-appointed); Barr. Isa Audu Buratai � Borno (Re-appointed). Others are Bishop Alex Ukam – Cross River; Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba – Delta;…

Tinubu to attend Arab-Africa summit in Saudi Arabia

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu will, this week, depart Abuja for Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the Saudi-Africa summit and the Arab African summit both scheduled to hold on November 10 and 11, 2023, respectively. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who briefed State House correspondents yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, disclosed that Tinubu�s appearance at the summits marks fresh moves to engage Arab nations to attract businesses and additional Foreign Direct Investment to Nigeria. Ngelale said, �President Bola Tinubu…

Ajaero: NLC, TUC issues fresh strike notice; makes 6 demands from Tinubu

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, the leaders of NLC and TUC presented the Federal Government with a six-point demand. This includes the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, the Area Commander, and other officials who are believed to be…

Tinubu seeks Senate�s approval to borrow $7.8bn, �100m

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve his administration�s proposed borrowing plan of $7.8 billion and �100 million for the 2022-2024 fiscal years. Tinubu�s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on the floor of the Senate yesterday. The proposed plan seeks to obtain a total of $7.8 billion and �100 million to fund various projects and programs across all sectors of the economy, including infrastructure, agriculture, security, employment generation, and health among others. The President also revealed that the World Bank Group…

�Don�t come to FEC meeting unless you’re invited�, Tinubu warns

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Aminu Imam

Barely few days after the Supreme Court affirmed Bola Tinubu as the duly elected President of Nigeria, he has come out in strong terms to set the ground rules that would guide subsequent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings. While presiding over the FEC meeting yesterday, at the Council Chambers, Tinubu took a few moments to sound a stem warning, saying he had observed unauthorised persons gaining access into the Council Chambers of the State House. Tinubu also expressed confidence in his choice of Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, warning that…

‘Why Tinubu should sign Executive Order on unexplained wealth’ � Ndume

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to sign an Executive Order on unexplained wealth by Nigerians. Senator representing Borno-South in the 10th National Assembly, Ali Ndume, gave the advice during an interview during a television programme yesterday. According to Ndume, there is a need for laws that will compel any individual with no verifiable source of wealth to explain themselves to the authorities, stressing that similar laws operate in the United Kingdom and other countries to tackle corruption. Talking about his previous efforts to introduce a similar piece of…

�Tinubu has breached federal character� � Abaribe

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Aminu Imam

�Says 22 critical positions occupied by his kinsmen Senator representing Abia-South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said President Bola Tinubu has breached the federal character law with his recent appointments. Abaribe, who stated this while featuring in a radio programme in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, said that former President Muhammadu Buhari�s kinsmen are finding it difficult to complain over the President�s manner of appointments, which favours his native South-West geo-political zone. He stated that Buhari�s kinsmen could find it difficult to complain because they…

After Supreme Court verdict, FG outlines Tinubu�s efforts to cushion hardship

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led government is ready to move the nation forward without distraction. This is following the Supreme Court judgement that ended in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said this at a press conference in Abuja, on Friday, noted that since his assumption of office, Tinubu has been working tirelessly to actualise the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ that formed the basis of his coming…