Tag: President Bola Tinubu
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President Tinubu arrives Guinea-Bissau for ECOWAS summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Bissau, the capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, to participate in the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This summit, which commences today, marks President Tinubu’s first international engagement within Africa since assuming…
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APC, Tinubu, worried as court admits controversial EU report
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, on Monday allowed the European Union (EU) Observation Mission’s final report to be used as evidence in the 2023 general election case. Atiku Abubakar, a candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), submitted the report, claiming that the election was manipulated to favor President Bola Tinubu and the…
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Analysis: Economic and business implications of fuel and FX subsidy removal
The removal of fuel subsidies and adoption of a more flexible exchange rate system had been significant policy considerations in Nigeria for many years, with the goal of improving efficiency, reducing fiscal pressures, attracting investments, and promoting economic growth. The Nigerian government in the past subsidized fuel to cushion the impact of fluctuating global oil…
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New Service Chiefs: Uniting for security through geopolitical spread
In a bold move to revitalize the nation’s security apparatus, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorised the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, and the Comptroller-General of Customs. The sweeping changes paved the way for the appointment of new leaders, with a diverse geographical spread, who will bring fresh perspectives and…
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Analysis: Timeline of ministerial list submissions to the Senate
In the wake of President Tinubu’s recent inauguration and appointments, Nigerians eagerly anticipate the announcement of his ministerial list. As history shows, the timing of submitting ministerial lists to the Senate has varied among past administrations. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) takes a look at the historical timeline of when Nigerian presidents sent their ministerial lists to the…
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Fact-Check: CBN floats Naira leading to devaluation despite denial
Contrary to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) denial of devaluing the naira, the decision to float the currency has indeed resulted in a devaluation by approximately 40 per cent, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) can report. Reports emerged claiming that the CBN devalued the naira from N461.6 to N631.00 on the Importer and Exporter (I&E) market segment,…
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Asari Dokubo Meets President Tinubu, Vows Support to End Oil Theft
In a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, the Leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) Asari Dokubo, pledged his commitment to ensuring the success of the new administration, particularly in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Speaking with the media after the meeting at the presidential villa, Dokubo emphasized…
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Tinubu has not reopened all land borders – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again informed the general public that President Bola Tinubu is yet to reopen all the land borders hitherto closed by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Former president Buhari, in 2019 closed all land borders to stop the illegal importation of some goods, including foreign parboiled rice, firearms…
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IPC Justice Calls Out President Tinubu for Alleged Authoritarian Actions
Following the dismissal and alleged arrest of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, a non-governmental organisation IPC Justice, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s recent actions, which it views as authoritarian. It listed these actions to include signing a bill from the 9th Assembly without reintroducing it to the 10th Assembly, dismissing…
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‘G-5 now hustlers united’ – Sowore mocks Wike, others for meeting president Tinubu
Omoyele Sowore the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the last election, has berated Nyesom Wike and the remaining members of the G-5 over their recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa.