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Finance minister says exchange rate changes, inherited liabilities and refinancing not fresh borrowing largely drove Nigeria’s rising public debt. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, on Monday mounted a robust defence of President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing record, insisting that contrary to widespread public...

Tinubu tells Deloitte Africa ongoing reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s economy as the firm backs investment, youth training and jobs. President Bola Tinubu has done a review of Nigeria’s economy since he assumed office more than three years ago with a declaration that Nigeria’s economy is on steady growth. Speaking on...

Tinubu says Buhari’s legacy endures as Gowon credits their alliance for shaping Nigeria’s political leadership and democracy. President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, described his late predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, as a man of rare character. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this at the first anniversary of the...

President Tinubu celebrates Wole Soyinka at 92, saying his enduring presence remains a treasured gift to Nigeria and humanity. President Bola Tinubu has described Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as “a gift we will always treasure” as the renowned playwright, author and activist marks his 92nd birthday on Monday. In...

President Bola Tinubu receives security briefings from service chiefs and intelligence agencies during the National Security Council meeting in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at the State House. During the meeting, the President received briefings on the security situation...

Tinubu asks Senate to replace the 2015 Criminal Justice Act and amend senior secondary education law to strengthen governance. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday asked Senate to commence legislative action on two key executive bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s criminal justice system and strengthening the administration of public senior secondary...

Tinubu says the transformation of Abuja reflects his administration’s nationwide development agenda as he inaugurates Collector Road C01 and bridge. President Bola Tinubu has said the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reflects his administration’s broader development agenda for Nigeria, as he inaugurated the newly constructed Collector Road...

President Tinubu has inaugurated a seven-member panel to prepare the legal framework for implementing state police across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a seven-member Presidential Working Group to draft the National Policing Bill that will provide the legal framework for the implementation of state police across the country. The...

FCCPC to investigate Meta, Alphabet, X and AI firms over alleged unfair use of Nigerian news content. President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms over allegations of anti competitive practices and the unlawful...