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President Tinubu Meets Chairman of Danish Shipping Giant Maersk; Secures $600 Million Investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the […]
President Tinubu Calls for Collaboration, Inclusiveness to Address Global Challenges and Work Out Enduring Solutions
President Bola Tinubu says collaboration and inclusiveness are invaluable to achieving global food security, addressing collective challenges, and driving innovation across a chain of interests for a more stable and prosperous world. Speaking during a high-level panel session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in […]
At Adegunwa’s Chieftancy Conferment: VP Shettima Urges Leaders To Entrench Unity Despite Nigeria’s Cultural Diversity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the importance of service to humanity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, urging political leaders to project the beauty of the nation’s cultural diversity. He on Saturday spoke as a Special Guest of Honour during the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Ijebuland on industrialist and philanthropist, Dr. […]
President Tinubu Appoints Two Chief Executive Officers of Two Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA). The President has also approved the appointment of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare as the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA). Dr. Barikor is an academic […]
President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Mr. Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing […]
President Tinubu to Dutch Industry: Partnership Must be Transformative; They Must Translate into Real Gains for our Citizens
President Bola Tinubu says bilateral partnerships must be mutually beneficial, transformative, and must translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels […]
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 […]
