President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee in what he described as part of his efforts in stabilising Nigeria’s economy. The committee, which comprised representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector, was assembled and announced by the President during a meeting he held with…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/670025-nlc-to-embark-on-indefinite-strike-wednesday-in-niger.html) (NLC) says it is aware of plans by state-sponsored persons to attack its rallies scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Should such attacks occur, the NLC said, it would order its members to totally down tools and possibly bring the Nigerian economy to a halt. “… if we are attacked there will be…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held a “crucial” meeting with some members of the organised private sector. The meeting wàs held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Those in the meeting include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Groups; Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc; Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group; Wale Tinubu, and other members…
The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has made it clear to Nigerians that the grain bags are free of charge and they will not incur any expenses. Recall that the Minister of Agriculture assured Nigerians on February 8 that the federal government would distribute millet, maize, and other essential…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for conducting raids on Bureau De Change operators in Nigeria’s major cities, claiming that the President Tinubu-led government is ill-advised. Obi who made the disclosure in a statement on his official X account on Sunday said the recent…
Former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, says the failure of security agencies to stamp out kidnapping and banditry exposes collusion between criminals and security agents. The lawmaker, who has been representing Abia South Senatorial District since 2007 in the National Assembly, sais this on a television Progranme on Friday. He lamented that despite the many…
Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known by his stage name, K1 De Ultimate, has told President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians are suffering and angry with his government due to the current poor state of the economy. K1 said this in a video recording that surfaced on Thursday during one of his recent stage performances….
President Bola Tinubu today addressed the nation in a nationwide broadcast. The broadcast which was aired Monday morning by 7am was carried live by Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets across the country Below is the speech of President Tinubu Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and every one…
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, received the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah who paid him a Christmas homage at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. Mbah, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, also reiterated his support for the administration’s economic reforms. He further assured that his administration would deliver on the over N300bn Internally Generated…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded the ‘Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P)’ launched in Abia State on Friday by President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The newly launched PISE-P, which is to return peace, unity, reconciliation and development to the Igbo speaking people of Nigeria, is…
