(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In furtherance of his effort to achieve the full modernization of the nation’s electric power transmission grid as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution and amended structure of the Governing Board of the FGN Power Company, which is tasked with implementing the accelerated performance […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, alongside three Executive Directors of the agency, from office: The suspension followed new findings unearthed during a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities of the agency. Furthermore, Tinubu has ordered a wider investigation into the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of his diligent efforts to substantially enhance the quality and quantity of electric power supplied across the nation’s power grid, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), for a renewable term of four years. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor has said African countries can unlock the potential of the energy sector and drive energy security, transition and economic prosperity by embracing partnerships, technological innovation and sustainable financing, Shell has said. Speaking at a ministerial panel session on “Navigating the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said his administration was working to ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency with a particular emphasis on systematically inculcating fairness and equity in all aspects of the national life. A statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Owo, Ondo State, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and visited the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III. Speaking at the palace of the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, the […]
*Merging, Scrapping Of Govt Agencies Underway (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has ordered the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report. The report recommended merging, subsuming, scraping and relocation of several agencies of government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the decision while briefing State House Correspondents after the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), pending their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, those appointed are: (1) Gbenga Alade […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of the following Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare: According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the Presidenti on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointments are: (1) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – To ensure absolute ī for the national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to country, and to preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at every official and public engagement. According to a statement issued on Thursday and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Cairo Ojougboh, who died on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale Oougboh […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s creative icon, Mr. Jimi Solanke, who died on Monday. A statement issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said, “it is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on the award of the National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall of Senegal. The award is the highest order of Senegal and would be bestowed on Dangote on Friday. According to a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritise all Nigerians and to always consider the national interest above political affiliations. The President, who received members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 11 new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy: According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, those appointed are: (1) Tola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. According to the statement, the action was taken following ongoing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of members of board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC): A statement issued on Wednesday by Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, listed the board members to include: Colonel Aloche Adole — Chairman Dr. Stephen Adegbite — Secretary Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola — Member, South West Clement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. A statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed the following […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law in keeping with his avowed commitment to maintaining a timeous, predictable, and efficient budget cycle. Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House, on Monday, shortly after returning to Abuja from Lagos. Speaking at the signing of the bill, the […]
