Stakeholders Question Tinubu’s ₦3.3tn Power Debt Plan
Electricity consumers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos), warning the move may not resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the approval on Sunday, saying the funds were intended to address long-standing […]
Jos Visit: Tinubu Promises Justice and Enhanced Security
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday visited Jos, Plateau State, to engage with victims of recent violence and discuss measures to curb recurring conflicts in the region. The visit followed a high-level bilateral meeting with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Initially scheduled to proceed to Iperu, Ogun State, Tinubu’s […]
Tinubu Condemns Jos, Kaduna Attacks, Orders Rescue Operations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State. in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President Bayo Onanuga, describe the assaults—including killings and abductions of wedding guests—as an affront to Nigeria’s values, Tinubu vowed […]
Tinubu Appoints Fola Adeola to Lead Petroleum Reform Task Force
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Fola Adeola as chairman of a nine-member Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force tasked with advancing structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the committee will design and coordinate the […]
Tinubu Extends Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts as part of efforts to boost local processing and advance Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. The renewed ban will run from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special […]
Disu Arrives as Acting IGP After Egbetokun’s Exit
Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu arrived at about 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by two officers, ahead of his formal decoration as Acting Inspector-General of Police. His appointment followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, which was accepted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on […]
Tinubu Hails BOI’s Record N636bn Loan Disbursement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a record N636 billion to businesses in 2025, the highest annual financing volume in the institution’s history. In a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the milestone as evidence that ongoing macroeconomic […]
Tinubu Nominates Ismail Abba Yusuf As NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, […]
Tinubu Praises Super Eagles Despite World Cup Qualifier Loss
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite their defeat to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. The match, held at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1–1 after regulation and extra time, sending the contest to penalties. DR Congo ultimately […]
No sin in borrowing — Presidency
The presidency has said the government’s borrowing approach is a necessary instrument for driving economic development. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stressed that when loans are utilized responsibly, borrowing should not be viewed negatively. Onanuga made this clarification at a media interaction held in Lagos, where senior presidential […]
