Tag: President Tinubu
President Tinubu Condemns Attack on Former President Trump
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a press release condemning the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The attack, which resulted in injuries and loss of life, has been described by President Tinubu as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.” In his statement, President…
President Tinubu Commends Supreme Court’s Decision on Local Government Autonomy
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has commended the Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirming the financial autonomy of local governments, a decision that upholds the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria regarding the legal rights of local councils. President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for the court’s decision, highlighting that ineffective local government administration has…
President Tinubu Establishes Ministry of Livestock Development
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development, earning praise from the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). In a statement released on Tuesday, MACBAN President Baba Othman-Ngelzarma expressed the association’s gratitude, emphasizing that the new ministry will unlock the potential of Nigeria’s trillion-naira…
The Tinubu government unveils measures to overcome high food prices.
At a press briefing today, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days: g. fast-tracking ongoing engagements with the Nigerian Military to rapidly cultivate arable landsunder the Defence Farms Scheme, while encouraging other Para-Military establishments to putsecured available arable lands to cultivation….
President Tinubu Unanimously Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, Calls for Regional Standby Force
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, held on Sunday in Abuja. In his address, President Tinubu emphasized the urgent need for establishing and sustaining a…
President Tinubu Calls for Accountability in Public Service, Honors 44 Exemplary Figures
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian public servants to uphold their roles as public trustees, emphasizing the necessity for accountability and integrity. Speaking at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reinforced…
Minister of Works Announces Commencement of 1000km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Project
The Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi, has announced that the initial phase of the ambitious 1000km Sokoto-Badagry super highway project will begin in Kebbi State. The project is set to be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August. During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi to discuss…
President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday that his government aims to inject N2 trillion into the economy within the next six months.
President Tinubu made this statement during the inauguration of his Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), consisting of representatives from various sectors of society and the economy. During the inauguration, the President shared the results of his assessment of the fast-tracked stabilization and progress plan. In a session with reporters at the State House following the…
Inauguration of Governing Councils for Federal Tertiary Institutions Set for July 4, 2024
The Federal Government has announced plans to officially inaugurate the governing councils and boards of Federal universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions on July 4, 2024. This development was disclosed by Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, during her acceptance speech upon assuming leadership at the institution on Monday….
President Tinubu Encourages Governors to Ensure Food Security; Approves National Construction and Household Support Programme
In a move to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy, and provide urgent economic relief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme across all geo-political zones in Nigeria. During the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu urged state governors to…