Eleven days after his inauguration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Electricity Act 2023, which is to replace the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act 2005. It is expected to provide a framework to guide the post-privatisation phase of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and encourage private sector investments. The outgoing ninth National Assembly had initially passed in …

In his second week in office, President Bola Tinubu has assented to his first piece of legislation as he signed a constitutional amendment bill, which brings uniformity to the retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers. “With the signing of the Constitutional amendment Bill, retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers have been effectively brought into uniformity and …

Nice to hear that the nationwide strike action threatened by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy, which would have begun today, has been postponed. Commonsense, which actually is nowhere common, appears to have prevailed. We thank God for little mercies! Let the NLC learn from the experience of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) …

The Senate has approved a request from President Bola Tinubu to appoint 20 special advisers. After the letter of request was read read by the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday, it was given speedy approval. The Senate President said that it is of “utmost urgency” that the President has a …

The Nigerian chapter of West African Youth Assembly (WAYA) has made a case for youth inclusion in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a congratulatory message to Nigeria’s new helmsman, WAYA said that about 70 per cent of votes for Candidate Tinubu in the recent presidential election came from voters aged between 18 and 35 years. It said that …

The Public Affairs Service of CMC Connect LLP, a leading communications consultancy, has counselled the Bola Tinubu administration to channel fuel subsidy funds into investment in public infrastructure, education, health care, agriculture, and jobs creation, among other critical areas. In its advisory on the fuel subsidy tango between the government, labour and the citizens, the firm, which however disagreed with …

President Bola Tinubu has promised to review the minimum wage to align with the current economic realities of the country. According to him, the federal and state governments need to take a look at the minimum wage together and also strengthen the source and application of the country’s revenue. He made this known on Friday while meeting with the members …

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration would focus on improving the welfare and security of Nigerians by implementing economic policies that prioritise the needs of the people. The President also promised to establish a better national minimum wage that takes into account the current economic situation. At a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), led by its …

Following his appointment as Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu earlier today, the outgoing Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured the President of his unalloyed dedication and loyalty to the job. The lawmaker made this known in an appreciation message to the President on Twitter after the announcement of his appointment. The …

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to give more opportunities for youth development in his administration. The monarch noted that with the support of the youths, President Tinubu administration would fulfil its mandate to Nigerians easier and faster. Oba Ewuare II stated this in his congratulatory letter to the President, which he signed on …