Tag: President Tinubu
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Tinubu Urges Graduates to Cultivate New Career Paths in Agriculture
In a goodwill message delivered at the 36th convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), President Bola Tinubu challenged recent graduates to expand their career horizons beyond traditional white-collar employment. The message, delivered by Florence Obi, vice chancellor of the University of Calabar, Tinubu said, “The period white-collar jobs were readily available has…
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Tinubu to Co-Chair Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission Meeting in Cape Town
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, where he will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The Presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on Monday at the South…
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Tinubu, Macron Strengthen Economic Ties at Nigerian-French Business Council
In a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed his country’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense. The joint press conference held at the Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday saw President Tinubu highlighting the vast, yet…
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Port Harcourt Refinery Commences Crude Oil Processing
After several failed commencement deadlines in the past, the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Ltd in Rivers State has officially commenced crude oil processing, marking a monumental achievement for Nigeria’s energy sector. Olufemi Soneye, the spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. According…
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Tinubu Celebrates as Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 3.46% in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2024, growing by 3.46% year-on-year according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate surpassed both the previous quarter’s 3.19% and the 2.54% recorded in the same period last year. Services Sector Emerges as Key Growth Driver The services…
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Atiku Warns Against ‘Bone-Crushing’ National Debt as Tinubu Seeks Fresh Loans
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt profile, describing the current administration’s borrowing as putting “insufferable” pressure on the country’s economy. His comments follow a World Bank report ranking Nigeria as the third most indebted country to the International Development Association (IDA). The former PDP presidential candidate particularly criticized the government’s…
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion External Loan Request
The Nigerian Senate has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu to secure a $2.209 billion (N1.767 trillion) external loan, which will contribute to financing the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget as outlined in the Appropriation Act. The approval came during Thursday’s plenary following the presentation of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts report by…
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Nigeria Joins Global Economic Powers at Brazil G20 Summit
Landing in Rio de Janeiro at 11:03 pm local time on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu leads a heavyweight Nigerian delegation to the 19th G20 Summit of Heads of State and Government. The presidential team includes key ministers responsible for foreign affairs, livestock development, arts and culture, and agriculture, alongside the National Intelligence Agency chief, signalling…
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Nigeria, India Strengthen Ties with Bilateral Agreements
In a momentous diplomatic engagement that marks a significant stride in Indo-Nigerian relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), from President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Abuja on Sunday. This historic visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17…
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Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Governorship Race with Over 366,000 Votes
Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in Saturday’s Ondo State governorship election, securing a commanding win that transforms his role from acting governor to a full four-year mandate. According to results announced by INEC Returning Officer Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi at 2:29 PM Sunday, Aiyedatiwa garnered 366,781 votes, far outpacing his…