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Report shows Nigeria’s economy rebounding strongly

Nigeria’s economy is on a clear recovery path after years of stagnation, with a new report by Quartus Economics indicating that key indicators have recorded their strongest improvement in more than a decade. The study, obtained by The Nation, concludes that “Nigeria is rising” and that the economy is back on track, even though growth still needs to be faster and more broad based. According to the report, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by a cumulative 8.34 percent between 2024 and 2025, the highest two year expansion in over ten years. This pace also outperformed population growth, which was estimated at less than 4.4 percent over the same period, reversing earlier years when the population was growing faster than the economy. Between 2020 and 2023, GDP growth averaged just 0.97 percent, while the population increased by about 8.78 percent, leading […]

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Nigeria Plans Evacuation Amid South Africa Attacks

Nigeria is preparing plans to repatriate citizens in South Africa who wish to return home, amid rising concerns over attacks targeting foreign nationals. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said at least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation, with expectations that more will join as fears grow over escalating tensions. She conveyed the concern of President Bola Tinubu, condemning recent violence and public demonstrations marked by xenophobic rhetoric and anti-migrant sentiment. Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner and plans to formally express its concerns during a meeting, warning that the incidents could strain diplomatic relations between the two countries. The discussions are expected to address recent protests by anti-immigrant groups, as well as reported cases of harassment, violence, and damage to businesses owned by Nigerians. Odumegwu-Ojukwu stressed that the safety of Nigerian citizens remains a top priority. She […]

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Tinubu to visit France, Kenya, Rwanda for strategic summits

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday, May 2, depart Abuja on a three nation diplomatic trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at deepening Nigeria’s global partnerships and attracting investment. The visit will focus on economic growth, climate action, digital transformation and high level business engagement. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first stop will be in France. From there, he will proceed to Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa France Summit scheduled for May 11 to 12. The summit, co chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, is themed “Africa Forward: Africa France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth.” It will address energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, climate action and the restructuring of the global financing system. The Presidency said Tinubu will use the […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry super highway

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh 516,333,070 dollar loan from Deutsche Bank to help finance the proposed 1,000 kilometre Sokoto–Badagry super highway.​ Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read during plenary on Thursday in Abuja. The president urged lawmakers to give the request expeditious consideration and approval.​ According to the letter, the facility is tied to an already approved borrowing plan and is specifically meant to support work on the flagship road project linking Sokoto in the North West to Badagry in Lagos State.​ After reading the correspondence, Akpabio referred the loan request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for further legislative scrutiny. The committee was directed to report back to the full Senate within one week.​ The Sokoto–Badagry super highway has been promoted […]

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Baba Ahmed says Tinubu is disconnected from Nigerians’ hardship

Hakeem Baba Ahmed, former Special Adviser on political matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from the hardship many Nigerians are facing.​ Speaking on The Morning Show, he faulted Tinubu’s recent remarks suggesting that those who do not see progress under his administration are biased or unable to recognise development. The president had joked that critics who cannot see hope in his policies may need “jigi bola” eyeglasses.​ Baba Ahmed said such comments raise serious questions about how aware the government is of current economic and security realities. He argued that no leader living in Nigeria and seeing the level of poverty and lack of accountability should expect citizens to applaud their performance.​ The national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party insisted that the administration’s reforms have not translated into better living conditions. According to […]

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Yul Edochie faults attacks on Igbo supporters of Tinubu

Actor Yul Edochie has condemned the way some people single out Igbo supporters of President Bola Tinubu for criticism ahead of the 2027 general election.​ In a post on X, he said he is worried that fellow Igbos who back Tinubu are often harshly attacked online, while supporters of the president from other regions do not face the same level of backlash. He urged critics to be fair and consistent in their political engagement.​ Edochie questioned why those who insult Igbos that support Tinubu do not also openly challenge supporters from the North or the South West or past leaders who failed to fix the country. He argued that this selective outrage shows a lack of courage and balance.​ He warned that political differences should not be allowed to create deep divisions within the Igbo community. Instead, he called for […]

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Tinubu mourns ex NFA president Ibrahim Galadima hails his legacy

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigeria Football Association president and veteran sports administrator Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima describing his passing as a major loss to Nigerian sports.​ Galadima a prominent figure in football administration and community leadership died on Saturday at the age of 78.​ In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga the president paid tribute to the Kano born administrator and noted that his contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria remain significant. Tinubu described him as a committed sports promoter whose influence covered both grassroots and elite levels and said his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.​ The president said Galadima’s efforts in football development will be remembered for a long time and added that Nigeria has lost a dedicated servant […]

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SSANU rejects fake 30 percent deal issues strike ultimatum

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has dismissed claims that it has reached a wage agreement with the Federal Government and has reaffirmed its threat to begin an indefinite strike from April 30 if talks are not concluded.​ In a communiqué issued after a Special National Executive Council meeting held on April 18 in Abuja, the union said renegotiation of its agreement with government is still ongoing despite seven meetings since October 2024. It condemned a letter circulating in public that suggested the president had approved a 30 percent increase in allowances as misleading and a violation of collective bargaining.​ The communiqué signed by SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim warned that the union will not accept any outcome below what has been mutually discussed during the renegotiation process. It insisted that fairness, due process and respect for collective bargaining principles […]

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Tinubu says he took over from himself after Buhari

President Bola Tinubu has said he does not dwell on the state of the economy he met in office because he believes he simply took over from himself when he succeeded the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.​ Tinubu made the comment while hosting the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a group created to explain his government’s agenda and reforms across the country. He described Buhari as his partner and argued that taking over from him was like taking over from himself.​ He told the group that leadership is a difficult journey but urged them to remain committed to renewing citizens’ hope. Tinubu said that if something in government is wrong, the task is to live with it, fix it and move on instead of complaining.​ The president promised his supporters that he would not abandon them. He said their role is to […]

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‘I look forward to working closely with your administration,’ Tinubu tells Benin President‑elect Wadagni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Benin Republic’s President‑elect, Romuald Wadagni, saying he looks forward to working closely with his incoming administration to strengthen ties between both countries. In a congratulatory letter following Wadagni’s victory in the April 12 presidential election, Tinubu said the transition marks a significant new chapter in Benin’s democratic journey. He praised the peaceful conduct of the poll and described it as proof of the Beninese people’s resilience and commitment to democracy. Tinubu said he is eager to deepen cooperation with Benin in areas such as bilateral relations, regional security and economic prosperity within ECOWAS and the African Union. “I therefore look forward to working closely with your administration to strengthen our bilateral relations further, enhance regional security, and promote economic prosperity within the ECOWAS sub‑region and the African Union,” he wrote. The Nigerian leader noted […]

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