President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024, to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria. President Tinubu and his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday, 28 November, 2024, at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for…
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By: Dr. James Bwala Visionary leadership is crucial for sustainable development in Nigeria’s dynamic and frequently volatile political environment. Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, is a well-known example of this trait; his style of leadership has revolutionized his state and the national conversation. In addition to reflecting his own experience, his tenacity, compassion, and strategic vision also speak to Nigerians’ desire for stability and advancement. Shettima’s ability to govern is essential to building a stronger democracy in Nigeria. Shettima’s strategic vision is essential for negotiating the complicated political environment in Nigeria. His progressive strategy places a strong emphasis on economic…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu’s quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course. The 3.46% growth indicates Nigeria is recovering from the reforms’ unintended effects. President Tinubu said his administration has…
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi. Ajetunmobi’s suspension comes on the heels of the misrepresentation of facts on his personal “X” account on a past incident. “The Governor wishes to state categorically that his administration frowns at any form of extra judicial punishment and will not be a part of any such action. That is not who we are. That is not our way,” the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile said in a statement issued on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024.
Sports betting has recently become a significant economic and social force in Nigeria. With tech access and the rise of sites like 22Bet, millions of Nigerians now bet on sports for fun and profit. This growth in the industry shows trends in Nigeria’s economy, tech, and consumers. This article looks at sports betting in Nigeria. It covers its economic impact, tech advances, challenges, and future. The Rise of Sports Betting in Nigeria Sports betting in Nigeria has evolved. It began as unregulated, informal activities. Now, it is a competitive, structured industry. Today, several betting sites are operating in the country…
By Sunday Dare The book: The Architect of Renewal: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Story is a discourse on history as they affect contemporary issues. It is a deliberate presentation of a rich background to an era that is just beginning. It could therefore be called, history in progress—a literary contradiction that explains an immediate past which has laid a foundation for an unfolding future. The authors are simply saying: if you want to be sure of what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can do for Nigeria, or who he really is, then follow our scrutiny as we walk down the terrain…
By Femi Ogbonnikan At last, the residents of Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road in Ifo Local Government Area can now heave a sigh of relief following the successful completion of the reconstruction project started by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. It’s another promise kept. Until his intervention, the road had suffered prolonged neglect under successive administrations. On Friday, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun not only commissioned the newly expanded road but also promised to start reconstruction work on the Akute/Oke-Aro road within the same Ifo Local Government Area. He disclosed the good news while commissioning the Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road amid fanfare.…
Today, I join the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Gender-based violence remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, with nearly one in three women worldwide experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. In Nigeria, harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation are still prevalent,often justified by cultural or religious norms. Although we are making remarkable progress, however, many women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas, remain trapped in these cycles of violence…
By Femi Ogbonnikan After a prolonged painstaking procedural concession agreement, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, last Thursday, November 14, handed over the state’s 250-bed capacity hospital to Viewpoint Health Management Services Limited and Pan African Capital Holdings to run on behalf of the State government. The transfer ceremony which took place at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital, was the climax of the concessionary talks that had been ongoing over some months between the government and the two world-class health management institutions. By so doing, he has put to rest the widespread insinuation in the media that…
By Dada Olusegun Since President Bola Tinubu transmitted four executive bills tagged #TaxReformBills to the national assembly last month, many needless controversies have engulfed the debate around the bill. Most of these controversies are simply borne out of inability of those flaming the controversies to carefully go through the contents of the bills currently before the parliament. As a result of, a lot of ordinary Nigerians are confused about the true position of these bills especially as it affects their pockets. I want to briefly breakdown the tax reform bills in a very concise and easily understood manner. The tax…