5 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector. He stressed the urgent need to address longstanding challenges that have hindered effective healthcare delivery. Speaking on Tuesday, at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu emphasised that no Nigerian […] The post Advancing Nigeria’s Health Sector Central To My Administration’s Agenda – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Renewed Hope Initiative, led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed one million naira each to 47 tertiary students across Nigeria, totalling N47 million, along with laptops to aid their studies. The beneficiaries include students at various academic levels: 5 in 400 level, 39 in 300 level, 2 […] The post First Lady disburses N47m, laptops to 47 scholarship students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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7 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NNPCL: Smear Campaign Against Ojulari Mere Vested Interest — Group

  A pro-democracy group, Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has asked President Bola Tinubu and the general public to ignore the recent smear campaign against the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari. The good governance group said it has studied the campaign and discovered that “It is […]

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10 h. ago Remi Tinubu Donates N47m, Laptops To 47 Students On Scholarship

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has awarded scholarships worth N47 million to 47 students in tertiary institutions across the country, with each beneficiary receiving N1million and a laptop to support their academic pursuits. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), covered students across multiple disciplines, ranging from medicine, nursing, engineering, and biochemistry to […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima

Tribune Online Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima There are painful but necessary consequences that remind us that a malignant disease can only be cured by painful surgery.... Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed to correct structural weaknesses — Shettima Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and wasteful spending despite Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye warned that if the borrowing trend continues unchecked, the government might soon be forced to seek loans from local fintech platforms. […] The post Tinubu Might Soon Turn To Loan Apps For Borrowing – Dino Melaye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Presidency Fires Back At Dino Melaye For Criticising Debt Profile Under Tinubu

The Presidency has dismissed remarks by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing them as “entertainment, and not enlightenment.” Recall that Melaye, during an interview on Arise News Channel’s Prime Time show on Monday evening, mocked the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices, alleging that the situation had become so dire that […]

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16 h. ago No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele

Oyedele assured Nigerians that the reform initiatives of the Tinubu administration will yield results, asking for patience from the citizens.  The post No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele

The surcharge stipulates a 5% fee on any litre of fuel purchased, prompting backlash from Nigerians.  The post 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Nationwide Empowerment Initiatives Of First Lady Laudable, Says Cleric

A former senior special assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, has applauded Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for making remarkable strides in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with programmes that cut across the six geopolitical zones and touch millions of lives. Ogedengbe stated […]

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19 h. ago Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines

Tribune Online Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight cancellations and delays. Director of public affairs and Consumers Protection for the agency, Michael Achimugu, emphasised that passengers who are left stranded between 10:00 pm and […] Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines Tribune Online

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20 h. ago SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign

Tribune Online SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Contrary to a report, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has dismissed claim that it demanded the resignation of the Minister of Finance and the coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun. It also restated its commitment and loyalty to the reform agenda of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The clarification was […] SWAGA restates support for Tinubu, dismisses calling on Edun to resign Tribune Online

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