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President Tinubu Meets with Prime Minister Rutte of Netherlands, Details Roadmap for Enhanced Trade Opportunities Across Sectors
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the President said Nigeria offers immense […]
FG, States, Others Sign Accord For Economic, Financial Inclusion
*As VP Shettima canvasses more inclusive, prosperous future for all Nigerians* The federal government has signed what it termed the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion with state governments and other key stakeholders in the private sector as part of efforts to actualise delivery of financial services at affordable costs to all Nigerians, […]
President Tinubu to Judiciary: Our Justice System Must Guarantee Well-being Of Nigerians, Economic Growth
*Declares open 2024 National Summit on Justice* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that would ensure a functional justice system that will support a rapidly growing economy, guarantee basic human and political rights of individuals as well as provide security and justice to all Nigerians. According to […]
President Tinubu Approves Takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, […]
FG To Tackle Poverty, Insecurity With National Financial Inclusion Agenda
*High-level workshop to unveil roadmap for integrating unbanked Nigerians begins Thursday* The Presidency has hinted at plans by the federal government to tackle poverty and insecurity head on in Nigeria through financial inclusion for all Nigerians. Accordingly, it disclosed that there are high-level talks to unveil a roadmap for integrating the unbanked […]
VP Shettima Affirms Tinubu Administration’s Resolve to Uplift Nigerians’ Welfare, Harness Population Potential
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to improve the quality of life of the average Nigerian. This, he said, is demonstrated in some of the policies and programmes planned by the government, even as he said the renewed hope administration is committed […]
At Faith Leaders Dialogue: Nutrition Top Priority In Our Food Security Agenda – VP Shettima
*Seeks faith leaders’ help in building a nourished nation* Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, with a rallying call to faith and traditional leaders to champion the effort in their communities. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa Tuesday, VP Shettima stressed […]
Nigeria Needs Multi-stakeholder Approach To Tackle Malnutrition- Presidency
*Says improved nutrition key to national development, growth* The Presidency has called for a multi-stakeholder approach in ongoing efforts to combat the problem of malnutrition in Nigeria, saying improved nutrition is crucial for national development and economic growth. Deputy Chief Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, made the call on Monday during […]
My Resolve To Enhance Nigeria’s Security Unwavering – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described as unwavering his administration’s resolve to reform the Nigeria Police Force and enhance security across Nigeria. He observed that the idea of state policing is not just a mere policy proposal, but a potential milestone in the evolution of the nation’s law enforcement framework that would create the opportunity […]
President Tinubu Calls for Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre, Says Africa must Address Poverty, Social Injustice
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Abuja on Monday, the President said Africa must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, […]
President Tinubu to Open African Counter‐Terrorism Summit in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, April 22, open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), is organizing a high-level African counter-terrorism summit under the theme, ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’, in Abuja, from April […]
VP Shettima to LOCCI Delegation: Naira Will Continue To Appreciate Against The Dollar
*Tasks Nigerians On Peaceful Coexistence* Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, at the forex market, saying it will appreciate more as the dollar continues to crash. He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had to end fuel subsidy and ensure the unification of the multiple exchange […]
