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Dangote thanks Tinubu, Nigerians over his Refinery’s start of production

By The Insight Team January 15, 2024 659 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Following the successful commencement of production of refined petroleum products by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and support, which encouraged him to embark on the refinery project years ago. Speaking with stakeholders in the oil and […]Continue Reading

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2024: FG to cultivate 500, 000 hectares of farmlands, boost local refineries

By The Insight Team January 1, 2024 870 0

Key points 2023 was a tough year for all Nigerians Nigerians should rekindle their love and faith in the promise of Nigeria despite challenges FG poised to accelerate the pace of its service delivery across sectors 500,000 hectares of farmlands to be cultivated across the country to grow maize, rice, wheat, millet and other staple […]Continue Reading

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Independence anniversary: Tinubu addresses Nigerians, assures of improved economy, people-oriented governance

By The Insight Team October 2, 2023 785

  By Clement Adeyi Key points Acknowledges hardship, urges endurance, patience. Additional N25,000 naira per month wage increment to enhance minimum wage for average low grade workers. Improved grassroots development through Infrastructure Support Fund Low transport costs through cheaper, safer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses across the nation People-oriented Continue Reading

Politics

Full list of ministers appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their Portfolios

By The Insight Team August 16, 2023 2790

By Daniel Adaji The Presidency on Wednesday unveiled the designation of the ministers that will work with President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full list of the ministers and their portfolios To deal with emergencies, work plans need to be adjusted flexibly.Continue Reading

Opinions

Why new states and LGs, can’t be created

By The Insight Team August 16, 2023 839

By Eric Teniola Expectedly, the deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu (52), are to be appointed Chairmen of Committees for the amendment of the Constitution whose objectives among others, include creation of more states. That is another financial jamboree in the making. […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu vows to end Nigeria’s overreliance on borrowing for public expenditure

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 586

… sets 18% Tax to GDP target in 3 years President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his resolute commitment to break the vicious cycle of overreliance on borrowing for public spending, and the resulting burden of debt servicing it places on the management of Nigeria’s limited government revenues. Inaugurating the Presidential Committee on […]Continue Reading

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Whistleblowing: Tasking new ministers on democratic accountability

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 764

By Godwin Onyeacholem By the time this piece gets to the public, other things being equal, all 48 nominees that had undergone screening for confirmation as cabinet ministers at the senate plenary would have been sworn in by President Bola Tinubu and begun settling in their offices as cabinet ministers, thereby effectively making them members […]Continue Reading

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Forensic Audit of CBN underway as we win back investor confidence, President Tinubu tells World Bank Chief

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 650

  President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu addresses Nigerians on economic challenges

By The Insight Team August 2, 2023 704

  …promises to reposition economy, end hardship By Clement Adeyi Key points Fuel subsidy subsists to facilitate infrastructual development Immediate reduction ofthe burden imposed by current economic situation Federal Government synergy with states and local governments to implement interventions to cushion economic pains Strengthening the manufacturing sector Continue Reading

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Analysis: Adamu’s exit, the beginning of Tinubu-induced changes in APC

By The Insight Team July 20, 2023 889

Key points Adamu fell out with Tinubu since 2022 Elected members now lead the party in their various states Adamu’s effort to impose a consensus candidate failed Supremacy and superiority of political party over elected politicians already dead in Nigeria Tinubu can now take charge of the APC By Daniel Adaji Throwing in the towel […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu, whistleblowing and the quest for good governance

By The Insight Team July 17, 2023 864

By Godwin Onyeacholem Key points Whistleblowing has become a democratic accountability tool Whistleblowing is one of the most direct methods of exposing corrupt acts The policy encourages citizens to voluntarily disclose information about fraud Lack of citizen sensitization impedes successful implementation of the whistleblowing policy Whistleblowers in government offices Continue Reading

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President Tinubu sets up Committee on Tax Reforms

By The Insight Team July 7, 2023 883

…names Taiwo Oyedele as Chairman In consonance with his promise to remove all barriers impeding business growth in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The committee will be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. Continue Reading