Tag: President Tinubu
President Tinubu Receives Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio
President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the State House in Abuja. President Bio, who is in Nigeria for a private engagement, arrived at the State House at about noon for a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Chairman. On arrival, President Bio was received by the…
President Tinubu Appoints Kunle Nafiu as New NYSC Director-General
In a move aimed at revitalizing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and enhancing its contribution to national development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the NYSC. The decision takes immediate effect, signaling the administration’s commitment to repositioning the scheme to better serve Nigerian youths….
President Tinubu Approves Licenses for 11 New Private Universities in Nigeria
In a significant move to expand educational opportunities and infrastructure across the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of 11 new private universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Sunday…
President Tinubu Hosts Super Bowl Champion Moro Ojomo at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football star and Super Bowl LIX champion, at the State House in Abuja. Ojomo, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, was accompanied by his father, Ololade; mother, Bimbo; and sister, Modele, during the visit. The 23-year-old athlete, who was born in Lagos and moved…
President Tinubu Receives Delta State Senators, Led by Festus Keyamo, at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received in audience a delegation of Senators from Delta State, led by Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, focused on critical national issues and the development agenda for Delta State. During the meeting, the…
Dangote Crashes Petrol Price to N860 per Litre in Lagos as Naira Continues to Appreciate Against Dollar
In a significant development for Nigerian consumers, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N860 per litre in Lagos. This price drop comes amid the continued appreciation of the Naira against the US Dollar, reflecting the positive impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. The reduction…
Naira Crude Sales Boost Local Refineries, Cut FX Risks – Tinubu
The Federal Government has announced that the introduction of crude oil sales in Naira is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs. President Bola Tinubu disclosed this on Tuesday while declaring open the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES)…
NNPC Ltd Leads Africa’s Gas Infrastructure Expansion at NIES 2025, Highlights Tinubu’s Reforms as Key Driver for Investment
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, has declared that Africa is poised to become the next frontier for global energy investment, with Nigeria at the forefront of this transformation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Kyari emphasized Nigeria’s pivotal role as Africa’s…
President Tinubu Flags Off Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu Expressway Reconstruction
On Saturday, the 22nd of February 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially flagged off the reconstruction of section one of the Lagos-Ibadan and Lagos-Sagamu Expressways. During the Flag-off ceremony which took place in Sagamu, Ogun state, President Tinubu stated that the reconstruction and expansion project would include features such as underpasses and pedestrian bridges at…
President Tinubu Welcomes NEC’s Recommendation for Further Consultation on Tax Reform Bills
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has responded positively to the recommendation by the National Economic Council (NEC) to reconsider certain tax reform bills currently under review by the National Assembly. The NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and consisting of Nigeria’s 36 state governors, advised that these bills be temporarily withdrawn to…