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  • Don’t abscond in Jordan, Israel, Tinubu warns pilgrims

    Don’t abscond in Jordan, Israel, Tinubu warns pilgrims

    …flags off delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned Nigerian Christian pilgrims traveling to Israel and Jordan against absconding during their holy journey, stressing that patriotism and dignity should guide their conduct abroad.

    He spoke at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday while flagging off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 Delayed Easter Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan.

    Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, President Tinubu described pilgrimage as “a spiritual journey of faith” and a platform for moral transformation and spiritual rebirth.

    The President urged the pilgrims to return home with their groups at the end of the exercise, noting that their experiences would help them contribute positively to building “an egalitarian society where no man is oppressed.”

    Highlighting his administration’s support for both Christian and Muslim pilgrimages, Tinubu said prayer remains a sustaining force for Nigeria and reiterates his government’s commitment to promoting religious harmony.

    He warned that the NCPC had put strict measures in place to ensure near-zero cases of abscondment.

    He said, “It is important at this point to admonish the intending Christian Pilgrims to show patriotism as they embark on this spiritual journey. You should not contemplate abscondment in your minds because there is no country like Nigeria. While in Nigeria, you have your freedom, and you will be recognised in your own little way. But once you stay behind illegally, you have automatically lost all your respect and dignity.

    “I therefore urge you to ensure you return with your batch at the end of your pilgrimage exercise so that you can join forces with the government to build an egalitarian society where no man is oppressed.

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    “It is equally germane to reiterate that NCPC, under the leadership of Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has put all mechanisms in place to check abscondment. It will interest you to know that the Commission in all its pilgrimages from December last year to date has been able to achieve almost zero abscondment, so be warned.”

    He assured that his administration remains committed to promoting the spiritual well-being of Nigerians, irrespective of religion.

    The President emphasised that the theme of the exercise, “Pilgrimage of Renewed Hope for Total Restoration,” aligns with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.

    Tinubu, while acknowledging that some governments’ policies had been tough on citizens, assured that “there will certainly be light at the end of the dark tunnel.”

    The President highlighted strides recorded under his government in youth empowerment, infrastructure, education, and security, noting that the reductions in insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry can be traced to the government’s resolve to restore peace.

    He lauded the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, for successfully organising four pilgrimages within two years of his leadership, including the ongoing Easter pilgrimage. He also congratulated Adegbite on his recent appointment as Chaplain of the State House Chapel, describing him as “a man of proven efficiency.”

    He applauded the host governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for sponsoring 1,000 Christian pilgrims this year, in addition to a similar number in 2023.

    The SGF lauded Governor Uzodimma’s commitment to the spiritual uplift and infrastructural development of Imo State.

  • Tinubu deserves second term for bold reforms, infrastructure — APC chieftain Ogba

    Tinubu deserves second term for bold reforms, infrastructure — APC chieftain Ogba

    An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and President of the Movement for National Transformation (MNT), Chief Victor Ogba, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves a second term in office for implementing bold economic reforms and driving massive infrastructure projects nationwide.

    Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Ogba highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy, which he described as a fiscal drain on national resources, and condemned the mismanagement of the Central Bank under the previous administration that encouraged capital flight and currency speculation.

    He also cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as one of the landmark projects underscoring Tinubu’s commitment to national development.

    He said, “Tinubu has tackled issues that many of his predecessors lacked the courage to tackle. One of wsuch is the fuel subsidy which was a fiscal sinkhole, and the mismanagement of the Central Bank under the previous administration that fueled capital flight and currency speculation.”

    While calling for the re-election of the President, Ogba said President Tinubu inherited difficult legacies and yet has the courage to dismantle economic distortions which must be matched by creativity and compassion in building a socially inclusive recovery.

    He commended the President for showing courage and prudence in leadership by redirecting funds to where they are necessary and lauded him for bolstering key areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, humanitarian aid, and security.

    Ogba also described as a landmark achievement the decision to unify the country’s multiple exchange rates, thereby raising government revenues, saying, “In 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, the 36 states, including the FCT, generated a total revenue of N2.43 trillion as IGR, indicating a growth rate of 26.03 per cent from 1.93 trillion generated in 2022.”

    He explained that the removal of fuel subsidy has increased internally generated revenue, which has enabled the government to invest more in other valuable sectors.

    On Debt Service Reduction, the APC Chieftain said that the percentage of revenue spent on debt service has decreased from 97 per cent to 68 per cent reflecting improved fiscal management.

    “On Wednesday, May 8, 2025, Nigeria was exempted from the list of countries indebted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), having cleared off the last tranche of its $1.61 billion debt to multilateral institution.”

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    Ogba praised President Tinubu for inaugurating the ANOH and AHL Gas Processing Plants, boosting domestic gas supply by 500 million standard cubic feet per day aimed at boosting the gas and oil sector and oversawing the upgrade of ports in Nigeria.

    The APC chieftain who described Tinubu as a compassionate leader, said he has invested more in education that previous administrations, with the Student Loan as one of the indicators of President Tinubu’s magnanimity in advancing national literacy.

    “Data released by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) show that within just 12 months, the government under the Tinubu-led administration has disbursed N56.85 billion to over 550,000 students since April.”

    Ogba scored President Tinubu high in the power sector, with his signing of the Electricity Act into law, ending the federal monopoly in the power sector and empowering states, saying the country is now on the path of stability in electricity by empowering private entities to generate, distribute, and transmit electricity.

  • Osun APC leader mobilises support for Tinubu’s ward-based devt initiative

    Osun APC leader mobilises support for Tinubu’s ward-based devt initiative

    Residents of Ila, Boluwaduro, and Ifedayo Federal Constituency have been urged to sustain their support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly the ward-based development initiative.

    Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) general meeting on Wednesday, party leader Chief Oluwatosin Adeniyi called on members to mobilise more people ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election and Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027.

    He commended the President’s swift response to Nigerians’ needs through the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), which aims to empower 1,000 people per ward nationwide.

    “I must caution our leaders at all levels to ensure that the scheme reaches the poorest of the poor, the elderly, the physically challenged and loyal party members, rather than being hijacked for slot-sharing. This initiative is the people’s right, and it must serve its true purpose.”

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    Equally, he urged APC members to embrace peaceful coexistence before, during, and after the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election, stressing the importance of unity and speaking with one voice.

    Areniyi hinted the party of his intention to vie for House of Representative seat in 2027, noting that “our constituency is currently being poorly represented, only our party and with my agenda can move us forward.”

    “This is the era where the voice of every party member is heard, the era of positive impact on this constituency, the era of the youth, the era of women, and the era of our aged ones. Under my administration, when elected, inclusivity shall be the bedrock, no stone shall be left unturned.”

  • With God’s help and in Tinubu’s spirit, Nigeria will triumph

    With God’s help and in Tinubu’s spirit, Nigeria will triumph

    By Oluwagbenga Abiola

    Nigeria today stands at a turning point in its democratic journey. For two years, the opposition has attempted to sow doubt and fear, resorting to unjustified criticism and magnifying perceived shortcomings of this government. Their rhetoric is hollow, built not on solutions, but on desperation. 

    They speak of loan borrowing, of the economy, of insecurity, yet Nigerians remember clearly. They remember that insecurity was far worse under past administrations, and that many of the loudest critics today once held power but left nothing but scars.

    True opposition must be responsible, must offer alternatives, must rise above noise. What we have witnessed instead is a politics of fault-finding, a shallow charade of endless condemnation without vision. In contrast, what Nigeria now has is a presidency defined not by empty words, but by unshakable focus, determination, and an unyielding will to build.

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu embodies this spirit. Rarely has Nigeria seen a leader more focused, more driven, more ready to endure the storm in order to deliver for the people. He is a leadership anchored not only by his own resilience but strengthened by a First Lady deeply invested in national progress and a son who has become the voice of a new generation, engaging Nigerian youth, spreading hope, and building bridges across divides. This is not just governance, it is a spirit — the Spirit of Tinubu — and it is reshaping the destiny of our nation.

    Across ministries and parastatals, this spirit has translated into action and measurable progress.

    In the Ministry of Works, more than 260 palliative road projects have been completed across all six geopolitical zones, valued at over ₦208 billion. Twenty-nine major infrastructure projects worth ₦2.2 trillion are underway, alongside over 440 road projects nationwide. This is not rhetoric; it is the most ambitious infrastructure renewal drive in recent years, connecting communities and powering trade.

    In education, the student loan scheme through NELFUND has already disbursed ₦73.11 billion to over 366,000 students in 206 institutions. ₦38.26 billion has gone into tuition fees, and ₦34.85 billion into upkeep allowances, ensuring no child drops out because of hardship. More than 647,000 students have registered, with 611,000 successful applications. Complemented by a ₦940 billion TETFUND allocation, the education sector is being repositioned to lift millions of young Nigerians into opportunity.

    The Federal Inland Revenue Service has broken records, collecting ₦12.3 trillion in 2023 and an astounding ₦21.6 trillion in 2024, exceeding its ₦19.4 trillion target. VAT collections alone jumped by over 84 percent to ₦6.72 trillion. These are not abstract figures, they are the backbone of a stronger economy, made possible through reforms in compliance, digitization, and modern tax administration.

    The Ministry of Interior has cleared promotion backlogs, recruited thousands into paramilitary agencies, and rolled out biometric passports and e-Gates at major airports. It has generated more than ₦6 billion from services while strengthening correctional reforms and rehabilitation programs, giving new dignity to national security institutions.

    The Ministry of Finance, working hand in hand with the Central Bank, has stabilized the economy. For the first time in five years, interest rates have been cut as inflation begins to ease. 

    The foreign exchange market has steadied, reserves are stronger, and overreliance on oil revenues is being broken. Fuel subsidy removal, painful yet necessary, has redirected national resources toward sustainable development and accountability.

    The Ministry of Housing is tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit with affordable homes, urban renewal projects, and new mortgage frameworks for low-income earners and civil servants. For countless families, this means not just shelter, but dignity and stability.

    In aviation, safety protocols have been upgraded, terminals modernized, and passenger processing enhanced, while new international routes are being negotiated to place Nigeria at the heart of global connectivity.

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    Foreign investors have taken notice. In less than a year, Nigeria has attracted more than $30 billion in direct investment, with pledges surpassing $50 billion across oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. 

    To ensure these investments touch everyday Nigerians, ₦200 billion has been earmarked for small and medium-scale enterprises through the Bank of Industry, while Presidential Conditional Grants empower traders, artisans, and transport workers. Already, thousands of small businesses have received lifelines to grow and thrive.

    The oil sector is recovering, with production rising to over 1.7 million barrels per day in 2025, a reflection of investor confidence and operational stability. In agriculture, reforms are boosting supply and helping bring food prices down. 

    The wider economy grew by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025, the fastest in four years. Inflation is slowing, power supply is improving, and 40 percent of Nigerians now enjoy an average of 20 hours of electricity daily, supported by ₦4 trillion in debt refinancing for the sector.

    What emerges from these facts is a story of steady hands at the wheel, a government that listens to the people, creates opportunities for SMEs, stabilizes critical sectors, and drives growth that touches the masses. This is progress with a human face, rooted in the belief that the ordinary Nigerian must be at the center of development.

    And while this progress unfolds, the opposition has found itself overwhelmed. Their structures are destabilized, their voices muted by achievements they cannot contest. Governors and leaders once in their ranks now cross into the ruling party, drawn not by politics alone but by a spirit they cannot resist.

    That spirit is the Spirit of Tinubu. It is not a slogan but a force. It is re-planning Nigeria, setting the nation on the path of self-revolving prosperity, ensuring growth not just for today but for unborn generations. It is a spirit sent by the Creator of the Universe, a spirit destined to triumph. And by the help of God, Nigeria will triumph.

    – Oluwagbenga Abiola is the National Coordinator, Tinubu Media Force (TMF)

  • Shettima to deliver Tinubu’s address at UNGA 80 today

    Shettima to deliver Tinubu’s address at UNGA 80 today

    Vice President Kashim Shettima will today (Wednesday) deliver Nigeria’s statement at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    According to a statement on Wednesday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, the address is slated for between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. New York time.

    The national statement is expected to focus on key global issues, including multilateralism, UN reform, climate action, and international finance restructuring.

    At the same platform last year, President Tinubu demanded permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, a proposal that is now under consideration by the world body.

  • Tokyo 25: Amusan hails Tinubu  on renewed sports’ reward system 

    Tokyo 25: Amusan hails Tinubu  on renewed sports’ reward system 

    • By Victor Oguntade

    Though yet to be hosted by the Federal Government for her silver medal finish at the recently concluded World Athletics Championship in Tokyo,  sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognising the efforts of Nigerian athletes through his government’s reward system.

    Amusan, who is the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, underlined the importance of such recognition, noting the personal sacrifices athletes make to compete at the highest level.

    “All thanks to him(President Tinubu), I mean, he’s recognising, you know, we the athletes and it’s so much that we put in behind the scenes. Look, I have a whole lot of team here and you don’t want to know how much I actually paid to bring them down here,” Amusan said in an interview.

    Despite the financial demands that come with elite training and competition, the 27-year-old said the government’s renewed  gesture in  recent times has  offered encouragement for Nigerian athletes.

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    “With all that being said, you know, we give thanks to the ones who actually acknowledge the fact that we athletes are actually putting in the work and we get rewarded,” she further said.

    “It’s not a must but you know the fact that he does recognise our hard work and compensate us for them, we’re thankful for that.”

    Amusan clinched silver in Tokyo and her remarks has undoubtedly added  to the wave of positive responses from Nigerian athletes to Tinubu’s unprecedented reward packages for the Super Falcons and D’Tigress after their continental victories.

    In a related development, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that  President  Tinubu has appended his signatures to all necessary memos so that the victorious Super Falcons and D’Tigress at recent continental engagements will receive  their pledged presidential gifts. 

    “I  have raised a memo to Mr. President to say these are the people that are entitled to these rewards. This is their account numbers and their addresses. Please, Mr. President, direct the relevant authorities – the Minister of Finance and the Accountant General – to pay this money directly into their accounts. Direct the Minister of Housing to make the allocation of houses, and the Minister of Special Duties to issue the national awards and certificates. That memo was raised,” Dikko said.

    He added that the process had passed through due channels and had been endorsed by the President.

     “As we speak, the Minister of Finance and the Accountant General of the Federation are processing the payments. The Minister of Housing is handling the housing allocations, while the Minister of Special Duties is processing the issuance of national awards and certificates,” he explained.

  • Tinubu approves 600-capacity hostels for Abuja law school 

    Tinubu approves 600-capacity hostels for Abuja law school 

    President Bola Tinubu has directed   Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to begin the construction of two hostels of 300 capacity each for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja.

    Tinubu also ordered the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat in Jabi District with Nile University.

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    Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement yesterday  that the projects would  be executed under emergency consideration.

    Olayinka, who did not state the costs of the hostels, said one of the hostels would accommodate 300 females and the second 300 males. 

    He explained that the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat-   Nile University road would, when completed, ease traffic on the road leading to the head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

  • Tinubu makes case for Africa’s mineral assets

    Tinubu makes case for Africa’s mineral assets

    With a warning that the current global financial architecture cannot guarantee sovereignty, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged African nations to take full ownership of their mineral resources by financing their sectors and asserting influence in global supply chains.

    Tinubu spoke through the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, held on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

    A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, said Tinubu stressed the need for the continent to act collectively to protect its resources.

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    “Firstly, we must take the bull by the horns in financing our future. Never again shall we wait for capital to trickle in. With sovereign funds, blended vehicles, and innovation tools like the Africa Mineral Token, Africa shall finance Africa,” said Tinubu.

    The President stressed that African states must guard critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, graphite, gold, and rare earths as one continental bloc, rather than fragmented states, to wield real power in global supply chains.

    He pledged Nigeria’s commitment to catalysing a mineral-led renaissance under his Renewed Hope Agenda, urging African leaders to end what he called the “ignoble cycle” of importing finished goods while exporting raw rocks.

    The President outlined four key imperatives for unlocking Africa’s mineral economic future:

    “African nations must climb the value chain by establishing beneficiation and green manufacturing industries on the continent. We must end the ignoble cycle of exporting rocks and importing finished goods. From beneficiation to green manufacturing, Africa must build industries on African soil,” he said.

    Secondly, he noted that Africa must take ownership of its geological knowledge through the African Minerals and Energy Resource Classification (AMREC) and the Pan-African Resource Reporting Code (PARC).

    “We will no longer beg for geological knowledge of our own land. Africa’s data will be mapped, standardised, and owned by Africans,” he stated.

    Thirdly, Tinubu called for accelerated, government-led mineral exploration and national geological mapping, stressing that “without exploration, there is no sovereignty. Without mapping, there is no value.”

    He urged every member state to prioritise country-wide surveys, strengthen geological agencies, and pool expertise through AMSG, adding, “for when Africa owns the map, Africa owns the future.”

    Fourthly, he insisted that Africa must finance its own future, repeating his call for sovereign funds and innovative tools such as the Africa Mineral Token to be mobilised across the continent.

    Tinubu further called for a collective demonstration of leadership and urged sovereign wealth funds, private partners, and development allies to join Africa in rewriting the story of its mineral economy.

    He cited recent bold steps by African countries as examples of courage.

    Zimbabwe banned the export of raw lithium in 2022, Gabon has announced plans to end manganese exports by 2029, while Kenya is moving to restrict raw gold exports.

    Nigeria, he said, is pursuing similar reforms.

    “We know this is the road to jobs, to industries, and to prosperity,” he added.

    The President praised Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who chaired the event, and AMSG Secretary-General Moses Michael Engadu of Uganda, for guiding the continent toward productivity and pride.

    “As Chair of this Roundtable, I pledge Nigeria’s unflinching commitment to ensuring that AMSG fulfils its promise of catalysing a mineral-led renaissance. Let us rise from this dialogue with a communiqué of clarity, a framework for action, and a spirit of unity,” Tinubu said.

    Earlier in his remarks, Dr. Alake called for cohesion among African nations, stressing that with focus, partnership and transparency, the continent could harness the full benefits of its minerals.

    He said these resources are indispensable for global sustainable development and remain catalysts for Africa’s rapid industrialisation.

    Also speaking, UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, warned leaders to position themselves carefully to avoid exploitation of Africa’s resources.

    She said many are already being extracted without commensurate value to Africans.

    Eziakonwa urged leaders to prioritise partnerships that deliver technology transfer, beneficiation, and job creation.

    On his part, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Stkela, said the EU had, in recent years, structured its approach to secure critical raw materials.

    He explained that the EU adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act in 2024 to boost domestic production and diversify supplies.

    “Under this Act and our Global Gateway strategy, we have signed 14 strategic partnerships in the raw materials value chain, of which four are in Africa,” he disclosed.

    Relatedly, Vice President Shettima  addressed a roundtable hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) in partnership with Flour Mills of Nigeria and other conglomerates.

    At the event, he marketed Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, urging global investors to seize opportunities in the country.

    He said President Tinubu, having lived in the United States, “speaks the language of business” and understands investors’ concerns.

    “The Nigerian economy, given the super reforms of the President, has turned the corner. There has never been a time like now to invest in Nigeria, given the enabling environment and the ease of doing business,” Shettima told participants.

    The Vice President also held a bilateral meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at the UN Headquarters, where both countries agreed to deepen relations and explore fresh areas of cooperation.

    Bola Olajuwon, Development Journalist & Assistant Editor, The Nation Newspapers, Vintage Press Limited, 27B Fatai Atere Way, Matori, Lagos, Nigeria P.M.B. 1025, Oshodi, Lagos.

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  • Tinubu directs BOA to pay NAGS-AP arrears

    Tinubu directs BOA to pay NAGS-AP arrears

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to settle outstanding arrears owed to agro-dealers and input suppliers under the auspices of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP).

    The directive to pay the money followed the release of ₦30 billion by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

    This was contained in a statement signed by the external Media Relations Lead for BOA, Judith Ekwebelem, and issued in Benin City.

    The statement confirmed that the ₦30 billion represented the second tranche released by AfDB for the implementation of NAGS-AP.

    It said the presidential directive aimed at fast-tracking support for farmers and stabilising Nigeria’s food supply chain.

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    The statement said it also appointed BOA as custodian of all agricultural financing programme funds and tasked it to ensure the timely disbursement of funds to critical stakeholders in food production.

    It said the bank pledged to execute the approved payment schedule with urgency using its robust electronic Wallet system to achieve payment to all complying agro-dealers within 24 hours, while also providing weekly progress updates until completion.

    The statement quoted the Managing Director/Chief Executive of BOA, Mr. Ayo Sotinrin, as saying, “This is a truly defining moment for our agricultural sector.

    “This is more than just a fund; it is a bold commitment to ensuring our nation’s food security.

    “By working hand-in-hand with the NAGS-AP team, we are cutting through bureaucratic delays to get payments directly to agro-dealers and suppliers.

    “We are unlocking opportunities for farmers to move beyond subsistence farming into sustainable and profitable agribusiness.”

    Sotinrin urged all beneficiaries to comply without delay, warning that failure to do so could result in processing setbacks.

    He pledged to deliver on its mandate of driving Nigeria’s agricultural transformation.

  • Tinubu approves construction of 600 capacity hostels for Abuja law school 

    Tinubu approves construction of 600 capacity hostels for Abuja law school 

    President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to commence the construction of two hostels of 300 capacity each for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja.

    Tinubu also directed the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat, Jabi District, with Nile University.

    The FCT Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the projects will be executed under emergency consideration.

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    He disclosed that one female hostel with a capacity for 300 occupants and another 300-capacity male hostel will be constructed in the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, to provide accommodation for students of the school.

    The FCT Minister’s Spokesperson said the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat with Nile University, when completed, will ease traffic congestion on the road leading to the head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).