President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Coverage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Nexus archive.
- One year after the tax reform laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape, By Aderonke Atoyebi
One year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed tax reform laws, Nigeria is transitioning from an oil-dependent economy to one driven by sustainable domestic revenue. Tinubu is credited with providing the vision and political courage to pursue these reforms.
- VP Shettima tasks LG chairmen with driving ‘Nutrition 774 initiative’ at council level
Vice President Shettima instructed local government chairmen to implement the 'Nutrition 774 initiative' at the council level, emphasizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to nutrition as a governance directive requiring operational strengthening.
- Shettima’s final test, By Azu Ishiekwene
Vice President Kashim Shettima is uncertain if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will renominate him as his running mate for a second term. Tinubu, as Lagos State governor, used three deputies over eight years, including Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, Femi Pedro, and Abiodun Ogunleye. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is mentioned as Akwa Ibom governor.
- Nigeria: State Police, President Tinubu's Masterstroke Against Insecurity, Says Dep. Senate President Barau
Senator Barau I. Jibrin praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's proposal to establish State Police as a strategic move to combat insecurity in Nigeria. The initiative is described as a 'masterstroke' aimed at addressing security challenges.
- Nigeria’s Senate passes bill to allow creation of state police to tackle insecurity
Nigeria’s Senate approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces to address rising insecurity. The reform aims to decentralize policing, enabling states to handle local security while the federal police manage national issues like counterterrorism. The legislation, supported by the president and bipartisan lawmakers, requires approval from two-thirds of state assemblies due to constitutional changes.
- 154,412 vulnerable households receive ‘Renewed Hope’ grant in Jigawa
154,412 vulnerable households in Jigawa received the 'Renewed Hope' grant under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The social security packages were distributed as part of the Renewed Hope agenda.
- Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Igboho
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, and South-West regional governors to caution Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) over remarks deemed inflammatory toward Fulani communities in Oyo State.
- Niger: The Politics of Jobless Growth Under Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidies shortly after taking office on 29 May 2023, initiating economic reforms including unifying exchange rates through the Central Bank of Nigeria and implementing fiscal and monetary adjustments to stabilize the economy.
- The SEDC will need protection from political extortion, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
The article discusses the need to protect the SEDC from political extortion. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu outlined 2024 budget priorities including human asset development, poverty reduction, and insecurity. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, later appeared to overlook these priorities.
- Tinubu’s enemies sponsoring insecurity to discredit Nigeria’s democracy — Akpabio
Senator Akpabio accused enemies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of sponsoring insecurity in Nigeria to discredit the country's democracy. The claim highlights tensions around political opposition and governance challenges.
- Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Restoring Stability, Pledges Greater Prosperity for Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu defended his administration's economic reforms, stating they are necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal strain and establish a foundation for long-term prosperity.
- Nigeria: Tinubu Has Made Buhari a Saint - Atiku's Aide
Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, criticized Tinubu's administration for economic hardship, suggesting it makes Buhari appear favorable.