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2023 presidency belongs to Tinubu – Adeyinka Adedoyin
Insists Tinubu more formidable in six geo-political zones Says Sanwo-Olu, other APC candidates set for victory Calls Gbajabiamila, Desmond Elliot Surulere redeemers Lagos leader, Adeyinka Adedoyin on Monday evaluated the character of those eyeing the country’s presidential seat, describing the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as…
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Julius Berger: President Buhari, Jonathan, Sylva, others express confidence in construction leader’s capabilities at Ground-breaking ceremony of Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre
. We will deliver the project, and in due time, assures JBN MD, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed implicit confidence in the ability of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to deliver on critical construction works even as he enjoined the country’s leading construction company to once again prove its historically…
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Presidency: Don’t elect unprepared leaders, Okowa urges Nigerians
Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians not to elect leaders who are not prepared for the office they seek. He said that as a nation grappling with multifaceted challenges, Nigeria could not afford to elect those seeking office for personal aggrandizement.…
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SERAP sues Buhari over ‘unlawful ban on old N500, N1,000 notes’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the unlawful directive banning the use of old N500 and N1,000 banknotes, contrary to the interim injunction granted by the Supreme Court that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain legal tender.” Joined in the suit as…
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Maritime workers reject Atiku, Obi, back Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will win the February 25 Presidential Election in Nigeria with a clear majority, Convener, Asiwaju Maritime Network, Malam Usman Ka’oje said at the weekend. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the group’s walk-in support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Apapa, Kaóje said the…
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SECURITY, CORRUPTION AT A STAKE WITH NEW CASH POLICY SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari insists that the cashless policy and Naira swap by the Central Bank have short and long term benefits for the country in dealing with insecurity and corruption, but agrees that the apex bank should take the recommendation of a parliamentary Committee to rectify identified problems. His comments came as the Central…
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KDSG says no meeting has held this week between FG and governors
A few hours after the Supreme Court adjourned the currency redesign case today, The Cable, a respected publication, published what it described as an exclusive story regarding the intentions of the Federal Government on the matter. Malam Nasir El-Rufai would like to clarify that The Cable has been misled by its sources on this issue.…
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NAIRA REDESIGN: REVERSE POLICY NOW, GOV AKEREDOLU TELLS BUHARI, CBN
••Says Old, New Notes Should Be Allowed To Co-exist “Youths Will Determine This Election”, He Assures ••You’ve Done Well For Nigeria, Youth – Seyi Tinubu Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele to reverse the naira…
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PRESIDENT BUHARI CANVASSES SUSPENSION OF BLANKET VISA BAN BY UAE
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President canvassed this position on Monday during a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who doubles as the…
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Africa needs pro-poor and inclusive recovery efforts to foster economic transformation
Addis Ababa, 13 February 2023, (ECA) – Following the multiple financial, health, and climate crises affecting Africa, countries should accelerate inclusive recovery efforts to boost economic growth, the Economic Commission for Africa’s Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Antonio Pedro, has urged. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the 55th Session of the Economic…