Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation’s Stability, Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his […]
Osun Gov Inaugurates 30 Newly Elected LG Chairmen, 332 Councillors
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has sworn in the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors in the state, and commended President Bola Tinubu for not allowing the state to be plunged to crisis during the elections. The State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) had announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates winners of the 30 […]
Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing Federal Universities in Osun, Ekiti
President Bola Tinubu has assented two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. His media aide Bayo Onanuga, in a statement quoted the President as saying these specialized institutions will address the educational needs of the […]
Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]
NASS Passes N54.99tr 2025 Budget
The National Assembly today passed the sum of N54.99 trillion as aggregate expenditure of the federal government in the 2025 fiscal year. The Bill was passed after the Senate and House of Representatives reviewed key highlights of the bill, which outlines a total aggregate expenditure of 54.99 trillion naira.Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that President of the […]
Shettima Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment To Closing Financial Gaps
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing economic reforms aimed at fostering inclusive growth and narrowing the financial disparities across Nigeria. Speaking at the official launch of the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a key initiative to help Nigeria achieve its goal of a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, […]
President Tinubu increases 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Tinubu, in a letter read during yesterday’s plenary in both chambers, said the proposed increase arose from the N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by Federal Inland Revenue Service, N1.2 trillion generated by Nigeria Customs Service and […]
President Tinubu Approves Retirement Age Extension, Hazard Allowance for Health Workers
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of service for clinically skilled health professionals, raising the retirement age from 60 to 65. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with leaders of health sector unions, Pate said the President’s decision […]
Nigeria secures $1.1bn AfDB Loan to provide 5 million residents electricity by 2026
Nigeria has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank, AfDB, to provide electricity to 5 million residents by 2026. President Bola Tinubu, who announced this in a speech at the just concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, also said the AfDB’s $200 million in the Nigeria Electrification Project will provide […]