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President Tinubu Mourns Aliyu Mustapha, Ex-Customs Comptroller General
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, the Sardauna Adamawa, and a one-time Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service. Mustapha died on Thursday in Abuja at the age of 76. President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian Customs Service and […]
President Tinubu Departs Brazil for Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is en route to Abuja from Brazil following his state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil. The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm (local time). Amb. Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and […]
President Tinubu Pledges Tech-Driven Development, Food Security
Tasks nigerians in diaspora with nation-building, promises renewed prosperity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized […]
President Tinubu Hosts NGX Group Board and SEC DG in Brasil, Invited to NGX Trading Floor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on Tuesday during his state visit to Brazil, when he […]
President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
*Nigeria’s shea value will generate $300m annually in short term, says VP Shettima* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review […]
President Tinubu Congratulates NPA Managing Director Abubakar Dantsoho on His Election as IAPH Vice President (Africa)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). Dr. Dantsoho joins the management team of the IAPH for a two-year term. The 70-year-old global association serves as the voice for […]
Correction: JICA Designates City of Kisarazu as Hometown for Nigeria
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Thursday, August 21, named the city of Kisarazu as the Hometown for Nigeria under its newly announced initiative “JICA Africa Hometown,” as part of its efforts to deepen cultural ties between two countries. JICA, in a ceremony announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference […]
President Tinubu Lauds Petrobra’s Imminent Return to Nigeria as Nigeria, Brazil Sign Five MOUs to Boost Economic Ties
*Air Peace to operate direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. At a joint press conference in Brasília during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu said Petrobras’ return would reignite […]
President Tinubu Pushes For New Doctrine For Africa’s Defence
*Says Permanent African CDS Forum Vital In Combating Continent’s Challenges* For the umpteenth time, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed the need for collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively combat terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime and other forms of insecurity on the continent. He implored the continent’s defences chiefs to come up […]
President Tinubu Arrives Brazil to Begin State Visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived on Monday in Brasília, Brazil, to commence a state visit. President Tinubu, who flew in from Los Angeles, United States, was received by senior Brazilian government officials at the Brasília Air Base. The officials included Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Ambassador Carlos […]
Renewed Hope: First Lady Empowers Lagos Residents, Plans Support for the Elderly Across Nigeria
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has empowered Lagos residents, particularly families and persons living with disabilities, with essential food items under the ongoing Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach, hinting at a planned support project to be launched for the elderly across Nigeria. Represented in Lagos by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of […]
President Tinubu Insists On Local Manufacture Of Military Hardware To Enhance Security
AT GRADUATION OF DEFENCE COLLEGE COURSE 33: *Urges graduands to deploy knowledge, skills to fortify nation’s institutions* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted on strengthening indigenous manufacturing of military hardware, saying it is very crucial in enhancing Nigeria’s security and development. He applauded the culture of excellence in research at the National Defence College […]