The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday assured that the federal government remained committed to achieving global tuberculosis targets by 2035. She, however, said for the country to achieve the feat, it would require a sustained investment, innovative strategies and renewed focus. The First Lady said this in an address she delivered at the 2024…
The Federal Government has explained that the inclusion of more youths in the policy-making process is essential because no nation can plan for the future without involving the young generation in decision-making. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was represented by his Technical Adviser on Women and Youth Engagement, Hauwa Liman, reassured Nigerian youths of President…
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of pushing Nigerians into poverty. Wabara said the economic policies of Tinubu’s administration have worsened hardship across Nigeria. He spoke during the board’s emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday, saying, “The skyrocketing cost of living, coupled…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of funds for the payment of pension arrears, salary increases, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel, following two days of peaceful protests at the Federal Ministry of Finance by military veterans. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing…
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised over the proposed tax reform bills. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday titled: “President Tinubu Committed to Accountability on Tax Bills, Directs Ministry of Justice to…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Hassan Kukah, has expressed support for the proposed tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu, stating that they have the potential to curb the recklessness of the elite in the country. The clergyman shared his views during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Tuesday….
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has responded to the question on the new Tax Reform Bills stopping President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid. During a town hall meeting organised by Channels Television to discuss the controversies surrounding the bills, the Chairman was asked if he realised…
…STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, Limited, NNPCL, to expedite action towards the scheduled reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries. This is as the President has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the NNPCL on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to attend the opening of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources 2024 conference. The event holds from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre. Shettima’s visit is “At the invitation of Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet…
