President Bola Tinubu yesterday said Nigeria is open for business and constructive partnerships. “We need accelerated growth and we are ready to do business honestly with those ready to do business with us”, while hosting President XI Jinping of China’s Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He promised that his administration would promote ease of doing business. Qinghua, who …

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has counselled Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as he takes over the presidency of the country, not to rush in removing subsidy in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) (commonly known as petrol) because of its socio-economic implications. In a statement by NUPENG’s President and General Secretary, Prince Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, the union …

The Senator representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi has called on the incoming administration to investigate the circumstances that greeted the naira redesign policy. Senator Adeyemi specifically urged the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Mr. Godwin Emiefiele is invited for questioning to shed light on those who were involved. The lawmaker, who was …

The President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said that God would help him carry the burden of leading Nigerians for the next four years. Tinubu also said that God would keep him in good health as President. He spoke when President Muhammadu Buhari took him on a tour of the Presidential Villa. Tinubu said: “Help me God, to carry the …

President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu were on Friday spotted together going round the Presidential Villa. The tour around the seat of power is to familiarise the incoming President with the workings of the State House, from where he would preside over the affairs of Nigeria. This comes ahead of Monday’s inauguration, expected to take place …

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has called on the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take the issue of power devolution seriously in his administration for a fast-track development of the country. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, reiterated that the power at the central was too overwhelming and needed to be devolved to the …

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country from his working visit to France. The private jet of the two-term governor of Lagos State landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 2.15 pm where he was welcomed by his supporters, party members and some governors. Among the delegation were his Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima; …

A civil society organisation, Fixing The Future (FTF) has demanded that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, incoming governors, and other public officials should declare their assets ahead of their inauguration on 29th May. The group noted that spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 of public officials are also mandated by the …

On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the death of former President Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to follow in the footsteps of the man many Nigerians acknowledge as one of the country’s best leaders ever. In a tribute to the deceased, Tinubu described him as a good friend that would never be forgotten. Former Vice …

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he “looks forward to working” with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu after his inauguration as President on 29th May. In a letter to President-elect, the United Kingdom PM said he hopes to welcome Tinubu for the second Africa Investment Summit billed for London in April next year. He said the summit would …