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Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms describing them as a “global reference point”, that are strengthening Nigeria’s federalism and boosting State finances. Bagudu stated this on Monday in a remark to welcome delegates at the two-day conference of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the presidential villa, Abuja. He also praised President Tinubu’s active engagement with the National Economic Council (NEC) – a constitutional advisory body chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. “Your Excellency… over the past two years, you have attended at least four NEC meetings, demonstrating your respect…
The International Monetary Fund, has projected Nigeria among top 10 controbutors of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2026, with the country coming ahead of Germany and Brazil seen largely as leapfrogging economies. IMF’s forecast was highlighted in a post from Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency official X (formerly Twitter), handle. The forecast is attributed to the country’s 1.5% share of worldwide real GDP expansion next year, places Nigeria behind powerhouses like China (26.6%), India (17%) and the US (9.9%). NewsQuest reports that the ranking underscores Nigeria’s demographic heft—Africa’s most populous nation—and its push to diversify beyond oil through reforms…
President Bola Tonubu has pledged to intensify efforts to strengthen the country’s security forces in the battle against terrorism and banditry, describing ongoing violence and killings as “foreign” to local cultures. The President stated this on Monday at the opening session of a two-day national economic summit convened at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to bolster coordination between the Federal Government and 36 States of the Federation to drive inclusive growth. He said “I am leaving here to further find means to strengthen our security forces to defeat terrorism. That I promise you.” Tinubu stressed that “It is what has kept…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met the commander of US Africa Command, Dagvin Anderson, at Aso Rock, in what appears to be a bid to bolster cooperation with Washington amid government’s battle against rising insecurity. General Anderson was joined by his team and the Charge D’ Affairs US Embassy in Nigeria Keith Heffern at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga shared pictures of the event on his X formerly Twitter. NewsQuest reports that the Sunday meeting builds on prior engagements, including General Anderson’s 2025 Rome meeting with President Tinubu via the…
Pope Leo XIV has condemned a wave of deadly attacks across Nigeria, including the recent massacre in Kwara State that left more than 150 people dead. The Pontiff on Sunday in a message on X formerly Twitter, called on the government to do more to safeguard lives and expressed his “sorrow and concern” over the violence, which has struck communities in some States “I express my prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism,” he wrote, adding that he hoped Nigeria’s authorities would work “with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen”.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will Monday precide over a two-day national economic summit in a step to bolster coordination between the Federal Government and 36 States to drive inclusive growth. Shettima, who also chairs the National Economic Council (NEC) will guide the sessions, expected to focus on fiscal coordination, investment mobilisation and collaborative strategies. Those expected to attend are Governors of the 36 States, top officials, development partners and private-sector leaders between 9-10 February 2026 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Bola Tinubu will attend as special guest of honour, according to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant…
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, will undertake a state visit to the United Kingdom next month at the invitation of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace has announced. The two-day visit, from Wednesday 18 March to Thursday 19 March 2026, will see President Tinubu and First Lady welcomed at Windsor Castle by the King and Queen Camilla. The visit was announced on Sunday via a post on the official X handle of the British royal family, which stated that the Nigerian leader would be formally hosted by the King and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. According to the post,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCG) Nyesom Wike has boldly declared that Rivers State requires no gubernatorial nudge from Siminalayi Fubara to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The latest comments underscores a deepening rift in the State’s landscape. Speaking on Saturday at the commissioning of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors headquarters in Port Harcourt—complete with Majority FM 89.5 radio station, a situation room, office spaces and campaign buses—Minister Wike praised coordinator Desmond Akawor for grassroots mobilisation across the state’s 23 local government areas. He said “Rivers is a no-go area” for opponents, Wike declared, reaffirming…
The Presidential Community Engagement Team has met with the Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd), and senior government officials to forge partnerships aimed at tackling insecurity through grassroots initiatives. Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement in the North Central region, Dr. Abiodun Essiet led the presidential delegation of the senior aides including North West – Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, South West – Moremi Ojudu, and South East – Chioma Nweze. According to Dr. Essiet, the discussions centred on non-kinetic strategies for peacebuilding, including better intelligence from communities, improved messaging of military interventions, and channels for local feedback to build trust…
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu as a “shrewd and experienced politician” committed to growth through consultation, as the party gears up for a series of congresses. Professor Yilwatda, made the comments after a closed-door meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting brought together Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kwara governor and Nigerian Governors’ Forum chair AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Imo governor and Progressive Governors’ Forum head Hope Uzodinma, deputy Senate president Barau Jibrin, House majority leader Julius Ihonvbere, chief whip Usman Bello Kumo, presidential chief of staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and APC…