President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Mr Azubuike Ishiekwene, Senior Vice Chairman /Editor-in-Chief of Leadership Newspapers on his 60th birthday. President Tinubu appreciated Ishiekwene’s brilliant and incisive commentary and analysis on Nigeria’s politics, the economy, and society, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. He noted that Ishiekwene’s insightful contributions and recent…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Dr Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, on his 60th birthday. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Otti, a respected economist, banker, and politician, as a prominent leader in business circles who has led many successful institutions, including banks. President Tinubu…
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. The President said this at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday. “An independent…
Rep Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi), on Sunday, canvassed support for President Bola Tinubu to enable him to achieve the ‘lofty goals’ of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Abejide made call in Abuja on the sidelines of the 10th anniversary and election of new executives of Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders/Obas in Northern States and the FCT….
First Lady, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged her commitment to more investment in advocacy, resource mobilisation and fostering of partnerships to close the gender gap and boost women and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Tinubu made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the 29th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)…
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, congratulated Malam Nasir El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. El-Rufai is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance, the President said in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman. El-Rufai served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms geared towards inclusive growth and bridging financial gaps across the country. Shettima gave the assurance while inaugurating the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), at the presidential villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move was…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday described the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Chief Herbert Wigwe, as an excellent and visionary builder of people and institutions. Tinubu made the remark on Monday during a memorial service in honour of the chief executive officer, his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizi, who all died in February 2024…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated Dr Olajide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on his 70th birthday. The President commended Idris for his contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s public healthcare system and improving the country’s pandemic response efforts. As a former commissioner for health in Lagos State, Idris was pivotal…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Sheikh Modibbo Daware, a renowned Islamic scholar from Adamawa. Daware was a respected leader of the Tijjaniyya sect who spent his lifetime imparting knowledge, guiding, and shaping the minds of many individuals, the President said in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman. Tinubu…
