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Nigeria has best return on investments, Tinubu tells Indian investors
Finance

Reps pass Tinubu’s ₦58.18trn 2026 appropriation bill

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 Appropriation Bill, endorsing a proposed N58.18 trillion budget anchored on macro-economic stability, enhanced security, and increased capital expenditure. The budget, christened “The Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” was presented to the National Assembly on December 19, 2025, and described by lawmakers […]

Business

Tinubu secures $5bn trade deal with Türkiye

President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria and Türkiye are creating a clear pathway to a five-billion-dollar trade volume between the two countries. “We are creating a clear pathway to a five-billion-dollar trade volume between Nigeria and Türkiye,” Tinubu stated. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his official X handle during his ongoing State Visit […]

Economy

Tinubu seeks stronger Türkiye partnership against terrorism, banditry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria continues to face various instabilities and security challenges, including terrorism and banditry, while emphasising the importance of sustained international cooperation to confront threats to national and regional stability. The President made the remarks during a joint press conference with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, where […]

Travel

Tinubu departs Abuja for Türkiye to boost economic partnerships

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to Türkiye as Nigeria moves to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with the Eurasian country. The presidential aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 2:05 pm on Monday. Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Special Adviser to […]

Tinubu orders NNPC to sell Crude to Dangote in Naira
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Tinubu heads to Turkey for strategic state visit Monday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. The visit was announced on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, through an official statement. The Presidency stated that the […]

Opinion

Tinubu’s reforms yielding greater benefits than critics admit — APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ayodele Arise, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are more far-reaching and impactful than those of previous administrations, despite persistent criticism from opposition parties. Arise, who represented Ekiti North Senatorial District in the National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, stated this at the […]

Appointments

ICYMI: Tinubu approves ambassadorial postings to France, US, UK

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The President has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates out of the 68 […]

2023 budget: ASUU threatens strike over unreleased N170bn
News

ASUU strike occurred only once under Tinubu – Presidential aide

A Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has stated that industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has significantly reduced under the Renewed Hope administration. He claimed that the union has embarked on strike only once since 2023. Olusegun attributed the development to deliberate government interventions in the […]

Opinion

Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu’s reforms, says worst is over

The senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed optimism that Nigeria has moved past the most difficult phase of its current challenges, stating that the economic and governance reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to deliver positive outcomes. Daniel made this declaration on Sunday during his family’s 21st Annual […]

Nigeria's AfCFTA trade yet to reach pre-COVID levels — Report
Opinion

Ekiti traders urge Tinubu to suspend new tax policy

Some traders in Ekiti State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend the current tax policy, citing the harsh economic realities facing small business owners and low-income earners across the country. According to BusinessDay, the traders said the prevailing economic conditions had made it increasingly difficult for petty traders and informal sector operators to […]

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2026: Tinubu, Shettima to spend N9.36bn on travels, meals

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are expected to spend a combined total of N9,364,349,417 on local and foreign travels, as well as food and refreshments, in the 2026 fiscal year. This information is contained in details of the 2026 Appropriation Bill released on Thursday by the Budget Office of the Federation. President […]