For the first time, Nigeria has become an exporter of PV panels, shipping Lagos-made panels to countries like Ghana. In this interview Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu speaks on Nigeria’s emerging leadership in the renewable energy space and how the country is becoming a major exporter of solar-PV panels. He…
President Bola Tinubu has called for a global framework that benefits communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and Africa, ensuring value addition at the source. This is coming just as Nigeria also backed the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence, AI, aimed at accelerating development across the world. Tinubu made the call at…
In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more security men to Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. PRESIDENT TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, DIRECTS MILITARY, POLICE TO DEPLOY MORE MEN TO KWARA…
Abuja — The Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, in recognition of his commitment to building Oando into one of Africa’s foremost integrated energy companies. The award, one of the most coveted accolades at AEW, a statement from the…
* Promises Nigeria’s commitment towards catalyzing mineral-led renaissance under Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu has clamoured for a total re-phase in the global financial architecture of Africa’s mineral resources, saying it is time for its nations to begin to not only finance its mineral sector, but also assert their influence and power in the…
Abuja — Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, yesterday, clarified his earlier comments on Nigeria’s N149.39 trillion debt, stressing President Bola Tinubu was committed to ensuring that borrowing remains responsible and tied to productive investments. Also, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, expressed optimism about…
·Canvasses permanent CDS forum to tackle terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crimes ·Explains why African nations must invest in cyber defence, AI President Bola Tinubu has canvassed the need for a regime of collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively combat terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crimes, and other forms of insecurity on the continent. Follow us…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to take control of the pricing and trade of their natural resources, stating that the continent must no longer remain a “price taker.” The president made this declaration in a statement posted via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. The remarks come as Nigeria…
Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former presidents, governors and monarchs, have mourned the demise of the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari. The leaders also paid tribute to the former president, who died on Sunday in London, while on a medical visit. Buhari’s death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, who said the…
…Seeks equity in financial, health, climate architecture President Bola Tinubu on Saturday called for a comprehensive reevaluation of global governance, financial structures, and health systems, advocating for a fairer, more inclusive world order that truly reflects the interests of emerging and low-income economies, particularly in Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit of the Global…
