November 15, 2024
President Tinubu Appoints Bwala as Special Adviser, Names New Directors-General for National Agencies
Key Points Tinubu appoints Daniel as Special Adviser on Media and Communications. Three new directors-general named for sports, tourism, and procurement. Tinubu urges appointees to prioritize national interests in their…
November 12, 2024
Nigeria’s ALSCON to Resume Operations as BFI & CNCEC Forge $3.5 Billion Partnership
Key Points BFI Group and CNCEC signed a $3.5 billion deal to revive ALSCON. The ALSCON plant will produce 1 million metric tonnes of aluminium annually. The partnership focuses on…
November 12, 2024
Fuel Subsidy Removal: NNPC Pays Off $4.68 Billion Cash Call Debt to International Oil Companies
Key Points NNPCL clears $4.68 billion in debt to international oil companies. Fuel subsidy removal boosts economic health, says NNPCL’s Kyari. NNPCL’s debt clearance enables investment in Nigeria’s energy sector.…
November 6, 2024
President Bola Tinubu Nominates Seven New Ministers
[/keypoints] Seven ministers sworn in Swearing-in took place in Abuja The new cabinet members took their oatmeal in batches President Tinubu had a fortnight ago approved the re-assignment of 10…
November 6, 2024
FEC Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice
[/keypoints] President Bola Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting until further notice Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said in a statement that President Tinubu has also…
November 3, 2024
Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s Visit Focuses on Economic Growth in Nigeria and South Africa
Key Points First Africa Visit as Foreign Secretary: David Lammy begins his inaugural trip to Nigeria and South Africa, focusing on strengthening partnerships centred on economic growth and climate action.…
October 5, 2024
FG Advised to Establish Special Committee for Nigeria-China Agreements Implementation
Key Points The Federal Government has been advised to form a special committee to oversee the implementation of recent China-Nigeria bilateral agreements signed by President Bola Tinubu, as they are…
October 1, 2024
FG Greenlights N350bn Boost for Dams and Irrigation Projects Amid Flood Crisis
Key Points The Federal Government approved over N350 billion for dam and irrigation projects to mitigate the impacts of flooding, with N3 billion allocated to each state for flood relief.…
September 27, 2024
Tinubu’s Wife Disburses ₦1.85bn to 37,000 Women Petty Traders Nationwide
Key Points Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) disbursed ₦1.85 billion to 37,000 women petty traders nationwide, empowering small businesses across Nigeria. In Rivers State, 1,000 women each received…
September 26, 2024
Shettima Welcomes ExxonMobil’s Bold $10 Billion Investment Boost in Nigeria’s Oil Sector
Key Points ExxonMobil announced plans to invest $10 billion in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, highlighting the government’s investor-friendly reforms and commitment to economic growth. Vice President Shettima praised the investment,…