6 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Rivers: Tinubu Meets Administrator Ibas Ahead Of Emergency Rule Expiry

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a closed-door session that lasted over two hours, just as the emergency rule imposed on the oil-rich state winds down in days. The meeting comes barely two weeks before the […]

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5 d. ago FACT CHECK: Is Tinubu’s claim of meeting Naira at N1,900/$ exchange rate in 2023 correct?

Tribune Online FACT CHECK: Is Tinubu’s claim of meeting Naira at N1,900/$ exchange rate in 2023 correct? President Bola Ahmed Tinubu claimed in a speech on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that when he took office on FACT CHECK: Is Tinubu’s claim of meeting Naira at N1,900/$ exchange rate in 2023 correct? Tribune Online

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5 d. ago President Tinubu directs reinforcement of security for Katsina

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered immediate security reinforcement for Katsina State following a high-level meeting with a delegation from read more President Tinubu directs reinforcement of security for Katsina

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6 d. ago Nigeria, Colombia Move To Establish Direct Flights To Boost Ties

Nigeria and Colombia are in advanced talks to establish direct flight connections as part of efforts to deepen bilateral trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic ties. The discussions gained momentum on Monday, during a high-level meeting in Abuja between Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Márquez, who led a delegation of senior […] The post Nigeria, Colombia Move To Establish Direct Flights To Boost Ties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2027: We Must Close Ranks, Mobilise Support For Tinubu – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state to close ranks, intensify mobilisation and canvass more supporters in preparation for the 2027 general election in support of President Bola Tinubu. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the appeal during an APC stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, the state […]

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1 week ago NEC Rolls Out 2026–2030 Plan To Boost Nigeria’s Economy To $1trm

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030). The plan is aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualizing the $1 trillion economy target under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The announcement was made during the 151st meeting of the council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […] The post NEC Rolls Out 2026–2030 Plan To Boost Nigeria’s Economy To $1trm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Remain Committed To Restoring Nigeria’s Pride, Dignity On Global Stage — Tinubu

Tinubu said said every meeting and agreement reached during his official trip to Japan and Brazil was guided by the goal to secure opportunities that translated into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerians. The post I Remain Committed To Restoring Nigeria’s Pride, Dignity On Global Stage — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasília, Brazil President Bola Tinubu has praised the performance of Nigeria’s capital market, describing its rapid expansion over the past two years as a reflection of growing investor confidence in his administration’s reforms. Speaking in Brazil on Tuesday, August 26, during his state visit, the President held discussions with the Director-General of […] The post Tinubu applauds capital market growth, meets NGX Board, SEC Chief in Brazil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Meets With NGX, SEC Chiefs, Discusses Deepening Reforms

The president credited investors’ confidence in his economic reforms for the surge in activity on the Nigerian Exchange. The post Tinubu Meets With NGX, SEC Chiefs, Discusses Deepening Reforms appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria

Tribune Online NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria-Brazil growth The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has positioned capital markets as a critical lever for unlocking inclusive growth in Nigeria–Brazil relations, underscoring the role of exchanges in connecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to financing and cross-border opportunities. Speaking at a high-level business session during President Bola […] NGX Group CEO projects capital market as catalyst for Nigeria-Brazil growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Defence Minister Engages Brazilian Counterpart To Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Monday, engaged his Brazilian counterpart, Mr José Múcio Monteiro Filho, in a crucial meeting aimed to advancing defence-industrial cooperation, and enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, among other defence-related issues. The meeting was held in Brasília on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit […]

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2 w. ago Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora

Tribune Online Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora Tinubu expressed delight at meeting those he described as a vibrant representation of Nigeria’s diversity, assuring the Diaspora community that his government is determined to make the country conducive for all citizens. Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria Deepens $25bn Gas Network As Africa Discusses $170bn Infrastructure Gap

Nigeria is developing key gas infrastructure beyond the country’s shores, a major step towards closing the key energy infrastructure gap. This is as African leaders, with the support of private investors, are set to hold high-level talks on how to bridge the continent’s huge infrastructure gap. The leaders will converge at the African Energy Week […]

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3 w. ago Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to put safety nets in place to cushion the effects of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While commending Tinubu for the economic […] The post Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubu’s reforms – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG Targets N493bn For Kano–Katsina Road, Carter Bridge Projects

The Federal Government has set a combined target of N493 billion for the upgrade of the Kano–Katsina Road and the planned construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, following approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told State House correspondents […]

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Approves ₦142bn For Bus Terminals In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones at a total cost of ₦142,028,576,008.17. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Alkali said the contract was […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the meeting of Governor Chukwuma Soludo with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa as the last kick of a dying horse, stressing that no amount of window dressing campaign could save the governor from imminent defeat. The Campaign Organisation of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu/Senator […] The post Tinubu, Soludo meeting last kick of dying horse, APC fires back at APGA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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