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  • Economic model under Tinubu to drive higher GDP, says IMPI

    Economic model under Tinubu to drive higher GDP, says IMPI

    The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said that the new economic model deployed by the President Bola Tinubu administration will drive the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) higher in 2026 and beyond.

    In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the institute projected that the economy would hit 5.5% in 2026, higher than the forecast of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    It reads, “We made it clear in that statement that the Nigerian economy under the current administration had engendered a paradigm shift from perennial dependency on crude oil earnings to policy-driven economic facilitation.

    “This refers to the deliberate use of governmental policies, regulations, and institutional frameworks to reduce obstacles, lower costs, and speed up economic activities, particularly in trade and investment.

    “The facilitation, in this context, aims to foster sustainable, inclusive growth by improving efficiency and reducing red tape.

    “Seven months after that questionable projection by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we have seen a volte-face.  In an epiphany-like realisation, the IMF now speaks of a resurgent Nigerian economy as reflected in the global multilateral institution’s revised Nigerian economic outlook to a projected 4.4 per cent economic growth for 2026.

    “This is the highest GDP growth projection by the IMF over the last 17 years, a real expression of confidence in the Nigerian economy.”

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    The think tank also referenced the general consensus on Nigeria’s growth prospects which it attributed to the economic model adopted by the President Bola Tinubu administration.

    The statement added, “Beyond the IMF’s new GDP projection, we have observed a consensus around a higher than four per cent economic growth performance expectation of the Nigerian economy by virtually all known individual and public economic commentators.

    “While the Nigerian Government projected 4.68 percent growth in 2026, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) projected a massive 7 percent, 1.5 percent higher than the Nigeria Economic Summit Group’s 5.5 percent for the year.

    “PwC sustained the conservative threshold by projecting a 4.3 percent growth conditioned on higher oil price while the World Bank also revised its earlier 3.7 percent projection to 4.4 percent.

    “The agglomeration of these positive economic growth outlooks by domestic and global institutional players points to an emerging economic paradigm that emphasizes increased production and productivity momentum, foreign exchange stability, dis-inflation, galvanized foreign direct investment and inflow, and unobtrusive regulatory environment, anchored in policy-driven economic facilitation.”

  • Tinubu’s aide targets return of 10,000 Almajiri kids to schools in Northwest

    Tinubu’s aide targets return of 10,000 Almajiri kids to schools in Northwest

    Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Tanko, has announced a new drive to get at least 10,000 out-of-school Almajiri children back into classrooms, and rehabilitate dilapidated public schools across the region.

    He launched the effort by handing out uniforms, exercise books, school bags and other learning materials to pupils at Kawaji Yankaba Primary School in Kano.

    Tanko explained that during the school break his team identified 200 Almajiri children living near Hadejia Road, and he decided to get a list of them and discussed with headmistress about enrolling them in two schools.

    “So, we enrolled them in the school and provided them with uniforms, school bags and exercise books and other learning materials.

    “The teachers also received notebooks, chalk, cardboard papers and other essentials to reduce their challenges,” he said.

    He noted “this is just the Phase 2 of a larger revamping of education in the North-West.”

    According to Tanko, the programme started last year, and similar interventions will continue every term.

    On infrastructure, the president’s aide said engineers have assessed the school’s broken windows, missing roof sections, and a dilapidated admin block, and a bill of quantities has been prepared for the presidency.

    “The plan is to fix not just this school but many public schools in the North-West, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President, which prioritises education,” he assured.

  • Tinubu gets kudos for nation’s progress

    Tinubu gets kudos for nation’s progress

    Tinubu Ambo Support Group has hailed  President Bola Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to development.

    Speaking at Ojo Federal Constituency Sensitisation Campaign on APC e-Registration, at Babajide Sanwo-Olu Campaign Office in Ojo Local Government, National Director, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, called on Nigerians to unite and support the President’s development agenda for progress.

    Dr. Bamigbade emphasised importance of APC membership registration, describing it as a strategic step to strengthening internal democracy and expanding grassroots participation in the party. He urged youths to participate in nation-building through political engagement.

    Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to re-election of Tinubu in 2027, while also calling for return of Akinwunmi Ambode, citing his purposeful governance and infrastructural advancement.

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    Speakers applauded youth development initiatives of the administration, describing them as laudable and pivotal to Nigeria’s socioeconomic transformation. According to them, empowering young people remains a cornerstone for sustainable development and national stability.

    Bamigbade lauded APC National Chair, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, for his efforts and leadership in driving the party’s registration and revalidation.

    He noted Tinubu’s push for development, saying reforms and projects are laying a foundation for economic recovery.

    At the close of the event, stakeholders resolved to mobilise for re-election of the President, while appealing to loyalists and prospective members to participate in the registration to further strengthen the party’s electoral engagements.

  • Tinubu arrives Ankara for State visit to Türkiye

    Tinubu arrives Ankara for State visit to Türkiye

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night arrived in Ankara, Türkiye, for a State visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the Eurasian nation.

    The President touched down at the Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 9:05 p.m. local time, marking the commencement of official engagements scheduled for the visit.

    He was received on arrival by a Turkish government delegation led by the Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin, with other senior officials.

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    Tinubu’s visit is expected to focus on deepening diplomatic, political and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye, building on the longstanding cordial relations between both countries.

    The state visit will feature high-level meetings with Turkish officials, discussions on shared interests in trade, investment, security, education, innovation and aviation, as well as engagements designed to expand business and investment ties between Nigerian and Turkish investors.

    The President is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of the state visit.

  • Tuggar, Turkish foreign minister hold talks ahead of Tinubu’s state visit

    Tuggar, Turkish foreign minister hold talks ahead of Tinubu’s state visit

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has held high-level talks with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara, Türkiye, ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s upcoming State visit to the country.

    The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with emphasis on political, economic, security, and multilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye.

    In a statement issued by Alkasim Abdulkadir, media aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fidan commended Nigeria’s role in promoting regional stability, peace, and prosperity in West Africa, highlighting the country’s leadership within regional and continental frameworks.

    Tuggar, on his part, stressed the need to expand bilateral trade and boost mutual investment, particularly in sectors of interest to Turkish firms such as construction, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.

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    Both ministers acknowledged the steady growth in economic ties and underscored the importance of unlocking further opportunities through structured public–private sector engagement.

    On security, the two sides explored avenues for deeper cooperation in military affairs and the defence industry, with a shared commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration.

    The statement noted that the engagement reflects the growing strategic depth of Nigeria–Türkiye relations, rooted in shared positions on sovereignty, institutional cooperation, and pragmatic partnership, with both countries expressing optimism about expanded collaboration in the future.

  • Tinubu opened political space for young Nigerians – City Boy Movement DG

    Tinubu opened political space for young Nigerians – City Boy Movement DG

    A pro-democracy group, the City Boy Movement (CBM), has hailed the growing inclusion of young and non-traditional actors in the country’s political space under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a necessary step toward strengthening democracy and securing the nation’s future.

    The Director General of the movement, Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, stated this on Sunday in Abuja, while responding to critics, following the entry of business leaders and philanthropists like Obi Cubana into the political space.

    He reaffirmed that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has sent a clear signal that youth participation, entrepreneurship, and fresh perspectives are valued.

    According to him: “The inclusiveness of today’s political environment reflects democratic maturity. Nigeria’s future will be built through courage, participation, and unity—not fear of change.

    “Nigeria is at a defining moment in its democratic evolution, where long-standing calls for inclusion, fresh leadership, and new ideas are beginning to take shape.

    “For years, Nigerians, particularly young people, have decried political exclusion, recycled leadership, and limited access to decision-making.

    ‘Today, the increasing participation of young and dynamic Nigerians should not be seen as a threat, but as a renewal of democracy.”

    Shoga emphasised that democracy thrives when capable and willing citizens are encouraged to participate, regardless of their background.

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    He added: “Nigeria’s push toward national development requires broad participation from individuals who are patriotic, competent, and committed to the country’s growth. Discriminating against citizens willing to contribute would be counterproductive.”

    The movement also noted the surge in political interest sparked by the involvement of business leaders such as Obi Cubana, describing it as a positive development that has re-energised youth engagement.

    “Thousands of young Nigerians who previously felt disconnected are now paying attention, asking questions, and taking an interest in governance. That level of engagement is the foundation of a healthy democracy,” the statement read in part. 

    City Boy Movement further pointed out what it described as contradictions in public discourse, noting that while Nigerians have long criticised age-dominated leadership, resistance often arises when younger or younger-minded individuals step forward.

    The movement reiterated that political participation is a constitutional right and called on Nigerians to embrace a culture of openness and collective responsibility.

  • Tinubu for Türkiye to deepen partnership

    Tinubu for Türkiye to deepen partnership

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs Abuja today for Republic of Türkiye to deepen bilateral partnership.

    He will be accompanied by ministers and top government officials.

    Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga noted that the visit will feature a Nigeria–Türkiye business forum, bringing together investors and private sector leaders from both countries to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities and partnerships.

    The statement said the President would take advantage of talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, strengthening the cordial bilateral relations between the two countries while opening new fronts of cooperation across critical sectors of national development.

    Tinubu, Onanuga said will also hold strategic political and diplomatic engagements focusing on shared priorities in finance, communication, trade and investment. The leaders will also explore expanded collaboration in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.

    President Erdogan was in Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021 in line with the existing diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Türkiye.

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    A major highlight of the state visit will be the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering areas such as scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and protocol arrangements, among others.

    Accompany the President for the bilateral engagements include: Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa; and the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson.

    Others are: Women Affairs and Social Development Minister Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Culture and Creative Economy Minister Hannatu Musawa; National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Director-General (DG) Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

  • 2027: Amosun backs Tinubu for second term, calls for respect of power rotation

    2027: Amosun backs Tinubu for second term, calls for respect of power rotation

    Former Ogun State Governor and Senator, Ibikunle Amosun, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of respecting Nigeria’s power rotation principle.

    Speaking on Sunday at Ake Pavilion in Abeokuta during his 68th birthday celebrations, Amosun argued that after eight years of Northern leadership under the late President Muhammadu Buhari, it is the South’s turn to hold the presidency for another four years to complete an eight-year cycle. 

    The event drew a massive crowd of loyalists and political associates, filling the venue to capacity.

    Notable APC leaders in attendance included former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Lekan Adegbite; immediate past Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK, Sarafa Tunji Isola; former CBN Deputy Governor, Tunde Lemo; Senator Iyabo Anisulowo; and Senator Gbenga Obadara, among others.

    Amosun stressed that adhering to the rotational arrangement is vital for the political health of the nation and reaffirmed his commitment to the APC, highlighting his role, alongside Aremo Olusegun Osoba, as a foundational member of the party in Ogun State.

    He warned against undermining the party he helped build, commended Tinubu’s representation of the South and his Southwest roots, and reiterated that Nigerians must respect the constitutional principle of power rotation in the 2027 elections.

    He said, “In the interest of Nigeria, we should observe the rotation. The south has been waiting for its turn, and with President Tinubu at the helm, we’re on the right path. 

    “We’re proud of our heritage, and we won’t let anyone destroy our progress,” Amosun declared, backing Tinubu’s re-election bid.

    “In the interest of Nigeria, we should observe the rotation. Rotation in the sense that if the North takes the presidency this time, the South will have to take it the next time. The last president from the North was President Muhammadu Buhari. He did how many years? Eight years. 

    “Now it is our turn in the South, and we have in the South president Tinubu. Is there now someone representing all of us in Nigeria, primarily, but he’s from where? Southwest, so it’s representing all of us in the South. So it’s indeed it is a good idea for anybody who loves Nigeria to agree that whatever we are doing, we should respect that rotational arrangement. 

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    “And that is why today, just like what I said when we were having our convention that time, that not only in the interest of maybe even Asiwaju now or even any of us but in the interest of all of us in Nigeria. 

    “So I want to inform all of you, I have read a lot of things but I want everybody to know if we say A is our A, if we say B it will be B. We told them that we are who we are,  and in any case in this Ogun state how can they talk about APC without talking about Amosun. With respect to all our leaders and our elders, I think probably the only person that will say in this Ogun state when we are forming APC, I will say he is in the forefront is Olusegun Osoba, when you take Osoba  who will you take next is me, and  that is why you do not destroy what you build.”

    Earlier, Amosun addressed his loyalties across the state to remain committed to the APC structure, expressing optimism in Tinubu policy.

    Also, prayer sessions were held in his residential house at Ibara GRA. He also visited to correctional facilities in Abeokuta,  Ilaro,  Sagamu and Oba where shared foods and other items to the inmates.  

  • Ex-IGP Okiro endorses Tinubu for second term, praises president’s leadership courage

    Ex-IGP Okiro endorses Tinubu for second term, praises president’s leadership courage

    Former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, describing him as the most courageous president Nigeria has ever had.

    Okiro, speaking to newsmen on Saturday evening in Ibadan, noted that Tinubu assumed office amid significant challenges and has been addressing them steadily.

    The former IGP was in Ibadan both to publicly back Tinubu’s reelection and to inaugurate a new support group, Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu (GMT).

    He highlighted that Tinubu’s policies across various sectors are beginning to yield positive results and expressed confidence that the country would be markedly improved by the end of his tenure. 

    Okiro also pointed to Tinubu’s achievements as Lagos State governor as evidence of his capabilities and the potential legacies he could leave after eight years in office.

    He said, “The legacies he left in Lagos are still there. As President, he has been governing with courage. No president in Nigeria has ever been bold to govern this way.

    “He took critical decisions from subsidy removal to various others. It was harsh on Nigerians at first, but all is gradually taking shape and yielding positive results now.

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    “Nigerians should remain very patient and support him for a second term. I am confident that he would have taken Nigeria to where it ought to be at the end of his second term.”

    On insecurity, Okiro expressed optimism that it would soon be over, commending the president for efforts made so far in tackling the challenges.

    Okiro, who led the nation’s police force from 2007 to 2009, spoke on the giant strides recorded in the area of security in Lagos State under Tinubu’s watch. 

    He noted that he met Tinubu as governor of Lagos State and could boldly say that Tinubu’s security architecture accounted for the peaceful atmosphere enjoyed in Lagos today.

    “Insecurity is an ill-wind that does no good to anybody irrespective of age, gender or status. We must commend the president for efforts so far.

    “I am optimistic that with the ongoing efforts, insecurity would soon be reduced to the barest minimum if not totally wiped off,” he said.

    Okiro, who is also the Maradin Hausawa of Ibadanland, also paid condolence visit to the family of the late Sarkin Sasa in Ibadan.

    On his entourage were Northern Youth and Elder’s Awareness Forum National Coordinator, Alhaji Mahmud Sani Yerima; North-West Zone Coordinator, Umar Sani Nalema, Alhaji Isa Bawa Isa, Alhaji Muhammad Shehu and Alhaji Abdullahi Ahmad.

  • Tinubu embarks on state visit to Türkiye to deepen diplomatic, economic ties

    Tinubu embarks on state visit to Türkiye to deepen diplomatic, economic ties

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow (Monday) depart Abuja on a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as Nigeria steps up diplomatic and economic engagements with key global partners.

    The visit, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed at strengthening the cordial bilateral relations between Nigeria and Türkiye while opening new fronts of cooperation across critical sectors of national development.

    During the visit, President Tinubu is expected to hold strategic political and diplomatic engagements with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on shared priorities in finance, communication, trade, and investment.

    The discussions will also explore expanded collaboration in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.

    Nigeria and Türkiye have maintained close diplomatic ties over the years, underscored by President Erdogan’s official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021.

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    President Tinubu’s visit is expected to build on that foundation and deepen institutional cooperation between both countries.

    A major highlight of the state visit will be the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering areas such as scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and protocol arrangements, among others.

    The visit will also feature a Nigeria–Türkiye business forum, bringing together investors and private sector leaders from both countries to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities and partnerships.

    Members of President Tinubu’s entourage for the bilateral engagements include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); and the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Hon. Jimi Benson.

    Others are the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

    President Tinubu is expected to return to the country at the conclusion of the state visit.