President Tinubu
Tinubu’s FRC Levy Cap Welcomed by NECA as Business-Friendly Move
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to cap the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) levy at N25 million for Public Interest Entities (PIEs), describing the move as a bold and strategic intervention to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and stimulate private sector confidence. In a statement issued in […]
MWUN Says Nigeria’s Return to IMO Council Long Overdue
As Nigeria prepares to re-enter the Category C council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has declared its full support, describing the country’s return as long overdue. This endorsement comes amid growing international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in maritime safety, governance, and blue economy initiatives. Speaking in Lagos, […]
FG Seeks Quick Biodiversity Deal Ratification, Blue Economy Support
In a significant diplomatic push at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria has urged the global community to fast-track the ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and ramp up financial support for blue economy initiatives, as part of urgent actions to safeguard the world’s oceans. Delivering President Bola Ahmed […]
Debunking Fake News: Tinubu’s $21bn Borrowing Claim
Reno Omokri, a Nigerian author, lawyer, and social media personality, has come to the defense of President Bola Tinubu, debunking claims that the president is set to borrow $21 billion. As a first-class cum laude accountant and seasoned professional, Omokri brings a unique perspective to the discussion. With his extensive background in finance and governance, […]
Tinubu Joins World Leaders at Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass
President Bola Tinubu attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on May 18, 2025. The Pope, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first US-born pontiff and leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Pope Leo XIV called for peace in a world full of conflicts […]
Atiku: Boko Haram Worsened After Obasanjo
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has laid the blame for Nigeria’s protracted Boko Haram insurgency on the lack of political will demonstrated by presidents who came after Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku, who served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007, said the extremist group could have been permanently dismantled had Nigeria’s subsequent leaders shown the same […]
FG Scrapped June 12 to Dodge Abiola’s N45bn – Lamido
In a bombshell revelation that has reignited debate over Nigeria’s democratic journey, former Jigawa State Governor and ex-National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sule Lamido, on Tuesday alleged that the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election was orchestrated by the military to evade a N45 billion debt owed to […]
FG Hails Progress in Naira-for-Crude Deal
The Federal Government has hailed the recent milestones recorded under the revived naira-for-crude oil initiative, a bold economic strategy aimed at strengthening the Nigerian naira, enhancing local refining capacity, and boosting energy security. This naira-for-crude oil policy commendation came at a strategic follow-up session of the Technical Sub-Committee on Crude and Refined Product Sales in […]
International Human Rights Commission Congratulates Tinubu
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Nigeria has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, acknowledging his dedication to repositioning the country and guiding Nigeria towards prosperity. In a statement, the IHRC’s Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Dr. Duru Hezekiah, urged citizens to pray for divine guidance, unity, and healing. The IHRC […]
Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Quest: Is BAT’s Target Achievable?
President Bola Tinubu, also known as BAT, has set an ambitious goal to grow Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by 2031. While some critics have expressed skepticism, there are valid reasons to believe this target is achievable. Economic Growth ProjectionsNigeria’s economy has been growing steadily, with a 2.75% growth rate in 2023 and 3.4% in […]