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The president is expected back in the country next week, after completing the spiritual exercise. The post Tinubu set to depart for Makkah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

‎ ‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ‎ ‎The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise transmission capacity from about 5,000 megawatts to 19,000MW…

The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure fresh foreign loans totalling about $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion, warning that continued borrowing could increase Nigeria’s debt burden and constrain future generations. In a press…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE MINISTER of State for Budget, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Wednesday assured that the 2027 budget will be ready for presentation before the end of 2026 to allow for legislative consideration ahead of the new fiscal year. The Minister disclosed while fielding questions…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a ministerial briefing on three years of implementation of the fund under President Bola Tinubu’s administration The post FG disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600…

The late elder statesman and Afenifere leader died last Tuesday. The post Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

“Our ambition to build a one-trillion-dollar economy cannot be realised by government alone. It requires an ecosystem in which businesses can emerge, grow, compete and contribute to national development,” Mr Shettima said. The post Shettima says enterprise key to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy…

The Niger State Government says the driver involved in a fatal crash on the Minna-Bida Road was returning from a trip with government staff and was not on an assignment with Governor Mohammed Bago’s convoy. The post Niger govt mourns crash victims, says driver was returning with staff appeared…

“When I met with the president on June 6, 2023, I made up my mind that this was the president to travel with,” the governor said. The post Mutfwang, Yilwatda rally Plateau behind Tinubu’s reelection bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .