Your investments are safe in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive in the country. Speaking when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Dai Hegen, at the State House on Friday, President … Read more

Tinubu hosts Lithium investors, pledges to make Nigeria manufacturing hub

President Bola Tinubu has commended the inauguration of Nigeria’s largest lithium processing plant in Lafia, Nasarawa State, hailing it as a clear indication of the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment. President Tinubu made the remarks on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, who was accompanied by Hi Yongwei, … Read more

Tinubu’s special investigator concludes probe of CBN under Buhari

The Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Muhammadu Buhari administration has completed his assignment and sent a “final comprehensive report,” the presidency said on Friday. PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of the investigator, Jim Obazee, last year. Some of his findings are … Read more

Tinubu bans foreign trips by ministers, other appointees

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a ban on all foreign trips by ministers and other government officials, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report. Mr Tinubu gave the directive via a letter by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. In the letter, dated 12 March … Read more

How Nigerian lawmakers padded 2024 budget with over N53 billion vague projects

The claim by a senator, Abdul Ningi, that over N53 billion worth of projects in the 2024 Appropriations Act are without a specific location, is true, a check by PREMIUM TIMES has revealed. The suspended lawmaker, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, recently accused the leadership of the Senate of fraudulently smuggling projects into the … Read more

Ohanaeze’s threat to Nigerian govt, PDP’s endless squabble, other top stories from South-east

From threat by Ohanaeze Ndigbo against the Nigerian government to squabble in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-east, the past week was eventful in the region. It was the fourth week of February 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region: Security agencies raid terrorist camp in South-east … Read more

Tinubu appoints new board for Christian Pilgrims Commission

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following nine Nigerians to serve on the board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC): The appointees are: 1. Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman 2. Dr. Stephen Adegbite — Secretary 3. Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West 4. Clement Alobu Nweke — Member, South East … Read more

Tinubu’s New Year speech, arrogant display of dishonesty, disregard for Nigerians — LP

The Labour Party (LP) has described President Bola Tinubu’s New Year day broadcast to Nigerians as an arrogant display of dishonesty and disregard for citizens of the country. The party stated this in a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. President Tinubu in his New Year’s broadcast to the nation on … Read more

Tinubu celebrates ex-President Buhari at 81

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the former president as “an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” He appreciated Mr Buhari for his friendship and vote of confidence shown through … Read more