The statement from a factional Afenifere group raises serious concerns about a penchant and deliberate attempt to find faults and trade in deceit instead of objectivity. The group has found it challenging to accept that under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s comeback story is firmly underway. The rebellious Afenifere claims that President Tinubu’s administration’s performance over …

The administration of President Bola Tinubu celebrated two years in office on Thursday, 29 May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his first term. Indeed, two years is sufficient to assess the effectiveness or otherwise of an administration’s …

The Association of Nigerian Refineries Petroleum Marketers (ANRPM), has hailed President Bola Tinubu, on his second anniversary in office. The association noted that over the period, Nigeria has witnessed notable strides across various sectors, driven by visionary leadership, including a renewed focus on the blue economy. In a statement by its BoT Chairman, Hon. Usman Bature Ali, the group stated …

The Gbagyi Nationality, a group representing the Gbagyi people of Kaduna State, has slammed former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, over his recent coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The group, led by Benjamin Chayinta George, expressed deep concern and worry over Elrufai’s utterances and actions, which they believe are aimed at destabilizing the polity …

President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sorrow the tragic news of an accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President said that, ‘On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extends heartfelt condolences to the government and …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. At the ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, President Tinubu directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and other ministers overseeing projects …

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to his compatriots to be patient with him. At the inauguration of the completed Phase 1, Section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday, the President said, ‘I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take …

The Federal Government welcomes Moody’s Investors Service’s latest upgrade of Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating from Caa1 to B3, with a Stable Outlook. This is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s economic direction and ongoing reform agenda. This upgrade reflects growing international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in stabilising its macroeconomic environment, enhancing fiscal transparency, improving debt sustainability, and …

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, May 31, commission 11 completed road projects across Nigeria, including the first completed section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Federal Ministry of Works announced on Friday. The commissioning, which will be held both physically and virtually, follows presidential approval secured by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to officially open a 30-kilometre stretch …

President Bola Tinubu has issued a new Executive Order designed to lower project costs, attract investment, and enhance revenues from oil and gas operations. The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025) introduces performance-based tax incentives for upstream operators who deliver verifiable cost savings that meet defined industry benchmarks. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on …