President Bola Tinubu has directed NNPC Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. In a post via his official X handle on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said that the move, which is to ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and …

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has lauded Presided Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the North West Development Commission Bill into law. Barau, who is also the first deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, made the commendation during a news conference at the National Assembly, Abuja yesterday. He urged Nigerians to support and pray for the President in his drive to …

The announcement, on Monday, 8 July 2024, by the Federal Government granting approval of a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities into Nigeria to tackle rising inflation which had impoverished many Nigerians, was inevitable. This intervention shows a wall of difference between the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who had thick skin to citizens’ …

The Iloko, offspring of Arelu, (Iloko Omo Arelu) are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people who fought one another in internecine wars that began in 1793 and lasted for almost a century, Yoruba give effusion of reverences to people with unusual bravery. Their reverence for the Iloko however comes from this clan’s queer and odd brand of bravery: …

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court, which affirmed the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. President Tinubu said that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical …

The recent selection of Nigeria’s most successful entrepreneurs and academics to help tackle the economic challenges faced by the nation has received praise in many quarters. However, I would suggest a reconsideration by Mr. President. I firmly believe that this team is not suitable for the current objectives of the president and at this time. These are highly respected and …

President Bola Tinubu has condoled the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, over the passing of her mother, Mrs. Victoria Immaculata Uzoka. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also commiserated with the entire family of the deceased, and extends his prayers and support to them at this difficult time. While praying for the …

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to redouble efforts in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the country. He also urged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said the President …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has stepped down from consideration and deliberation on the memo on the new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu engage in more consultation with stakeholders, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris. While briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the council meeting at the State House, Abuja …

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the energy demands and economic needs of its population. Speaking at a meeting on Monday in Abuja with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Mr. Bill Winters, the President called for …