@AishaYesufu
Aisha, have the constitutionally guaranteed right to express yourself, but your consistent display of crass ignorance and shameful behavior, seemingly aimed at garnering likes and retweets, in the name of your disdain and hatred (which you profess at any given opportunity) for
I must commend those who have done their best to mobilise resources for
#EndSARS
and ensure transparent use of those resources especially the
@feminist_co
group. That's the simple part. In coming days, they will come at you. Stay steadfast and focused.
@NGRPresident
@officialABAT
: I don't have free lunch to serve you... don't keep quiet, don't be frightened to bring investments. Bring it on, I have a team... I am the captain of that team... I assure you, we solve problems"
Sunil Mittal: Mr. President, I have heard many
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about
@nnpclimited
's $3billion Emergency Crude Repayment Loan from Afrexim Bank
@afreximbank
1. What is the $3 billion loan about?
The NNPC Ltd. secured an emergency $3 billion crude oil repayment loan from AFREXIM Bank. This is not a
Here are the key deals reached by President Bola Tinubu in his meeting with his UAE Counterpart, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
1. Immediate lifting of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers by the UAE.
2. Resumption of flight schedules into and out of
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU
@officialABAT
SECURES LANDMARK DEAL WITH UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ACROSS SECTORS; VISA BAN ON NIGERIAN TRAVELERS IS LIFTED IMMEDIATELY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on
‘You’ have spoken and I hear you clearly but here is what we are doing: we are working to enhance and institutionalize Presidential communication and in due course, you will come to appreciate the value of what we are building.
For now, my principal and our President
BUA finds the statement by CACOVID to be very petty and unbecoming of seemingly serious corporate citizens because it is tantamount to playing politics with the lives of Nigerians. This is no time for politics and it does not matter who is helping or paying..
A thread...
1/.
My brother
@ruffydfire
at least do some research. I also kindly remind you that as a member of the fourth estate, it is crucial to double-check the accuracy of the information you share with your audience. This will help ensure that your words are always regarded as a reliable
3 Nigerian presidents have implemented Orasanue report. We are jokers in this country. We now see why we are not taken seriously, 3 presidents have implemented same report!
Made in Nigeria.
First of its Kind.
The first purpose built, entertainment-first arena in Africa.
Private Sector Led & Driven by a Nigerian for Nigeria and Africa.
Government supported at all levels.
This will, amongst other such initiatives, deepen the entire value chain of the
In every movement of this kind, there will be various type of players - many genuinely fighting for change, some undermining it - passively/actively. It is up to the 'many' to keep decentralising control and anything that takes focus away from the goals. Stay focused
#EndSARS
President Bola Tinubu Slashes Expenditure Of All Offical Travels (Domestic And International) By 60%.
FOREIGN TRIPS :
•President - 20 persons
•Vice President -5 persons
•First Lady -5 persons
LOCAL TRIPS
•President - 25 persons.
•Vice President- 15
The Nigerian media is highly complicit in the
#SARSmustEND
saga. After speaking with a couple of leaders, I have come to realise they are not just tone deaf but they are being fed with an alternate reality of the situation by mainstream media and their media handlers...
#EndSARS
Respectfully, VP Atiku (1999 - 2007) sir, I come again.
I would like to start by first saying - respectfully, that Nigeria is not Argentina, and President Tinubu is not the President of Argentina.
To those who may be enchanted, just like our former VP, by the ‘Argentina
I read a recent report in the Reuters titled: Argentina’s market double down on Milei as investors ‘start to believe’.
I took a keen interest in reading the report because I know quite well that Argentina and Nigeria closed the last quarter of the year 2023 on a similar path of
BBC's Disinformation Team independently fact-checks the caleb westberg deposition submitted by Spokesman Phrank of AA aka sọdiki to them. You may read their analysis:
#NowReading
: ‘The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey’ specifically, “The Work
Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Relations
After the successful outing in India at the
#G20summit
, President Bola Tinubu
@officialABAT
is set to lead a critical diplomatic mission to the UAE, to restore and enhance the bilateral ties that have historically united Nigeria and the
Yet, another recognition!
#From
doing international development work in the North East at 20 to leading comms in the financial services space in Nigeria at 24 and being Director of communications for one of Africa’s largest companies over the past 8 years, I have learnt a few
TKO! Technical Knockout
"The only applicable provisions applicable to qualification and disqualification in an election petition are sections 131 and 137 of the Constitution. The issue of double nomination is a pre election matter."
#PEPTJudgement
#Judgment1of3
FLASHBACK: The Bold vision of the Lagos Red Line Rail Project by Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Governor of Lagos State. On this Day, Asiwaju was speaking with investors in Lagos on plans for a Rail Project that will use the existing FG Corridor.
Governor
@jidesanwoolu
A Tale of Two Candidates: The Lagos Red Line Rail Project.
To think that one of the two gubernatorial candidates in the screenshots below prefaced his diatribe with “…has turned what was supposed to be a people-centric project into political propaganda laced with misinformation
Two things struck me today re: the deliberations with organised labour which took place over more than 4 hours today.
1. The openness and willingness of the FGN
@NigeriaGov
team to incorporate all treasury-paid Federal Workers into the 6-month provisional wage award. A sign of
It is not uncommon for children of world leaders to accompany their parents on foreign trips. In fact, it is the norm. Canadian PM Trudeau is known to travel with his family on official trips abroad. Same with UK PMs - even if somewhat muted.
From the public image and diplomacy
Did you know that a discussion was held amongst some governors back in 2001 is now closer to becoming a reality?
The discussion was about a coastal highway along Nigeria’s coast in the south of the country. It happened at the Lagos State Govt House with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as
Mr President, I want to applaud your courage and determination for the development of the Niger Delta region as exemplified by the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway.
I recall that as governors, we
Hey there! I'm excited to introduce a new series from The State House - The Office and Residence of The Nigerian Presidency, aimed at bridging the gap further between leaders and citizens of Nigeria.
Whether you are a simple citizen, change-maker, or lover of Nigeria, this
@atiku
Dear VP
@atiku
(1999 - 2007),
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has taken the time to educate all Nigerians further on the loan at various times - the latest being four days ago.
Here is a tweet from the Presidency’s Official Handle -
We also enjoin
You Ask, We Answer: "Everything you need to know about the NNPC Limited's $3.3billion Loan, also known as Project Gazelle"
There has been a lot of interest from the public and stakeholders in recent weeks regarding the $3.3 billion crude oil pre-payment loan, also known as
I listened to the new chairman of .
@FIRSNigeria
, Zacch Adedeji, speak to some foreign investors recently. From all indications, I am confident he would build upon the previous gains of the institution that is the FIRS whilst making our revenue services work positively for
Always Verify.
From official sources.
I saw a personal document purportedly drafted by a Nigerian citizen (first drafted in 2021 and revised 2days ago) being circulated as if it were a proposal of the National Assembly. It's concerning to witness such.
Always verify.
@toluogunlesi
thanks, my brother. Slowly. Steady. Surely. It must, and will be done! It’s the least Nigerians deserve and is well in line with
@ngrPresident
@officialABAT
’s vision for engagement with citizens.
Thanks for all the support thus far, too.
Very pleased to see
@otegaogra
taking
@NGRPresident
and the State House website to new levels. I’ve always hoped that whoever’ll take over will realize the value and importance of all the official platforms, and keep that flag flying. I’m delighted!
In the past week, I have been seeing coordinated PR campaigns locally and internationally aimed at causing panic amongst the investing public and intended to spook the administration into dropping its reforms and economic cleanse that Nigeria sorely needs.
As Mr. President
Just got a report that someone’s dialysis appointment at the University of Ife teaching hospital for this morning was cancelled. Hope they find an alternative place for him to do dialysis.
How many children will be removed from incubators as a result of the power grid
Finally Nigeria has a female nominee for Minister of Youth in Dr Jamila. Ayodele Olawande “Ayo Wisdom” is the Youngest Minister too
Nominees:
Minister of Youth -
@DrJamila_Bio
Minister of State for Youth - Ayo Wisdom
Many must have felt this feeling before where one is quite expectant of a much publicised stunt expected to validate a deeply held bias only for the the stunt to just take you on a merry-go round without anything worthy of fulfilling bias or narratives.
The Promise of Prosperity in the Face of Change: A Bold Leap for Nigeria
Change is never easy. It is often met with resistance, fear, and uncertainty. But it is through change that progress is made. The recent quick-fix economic reforms initiated by
@officialABAT
President Bola
Nigerians should take note of the following: Saboteurs masquerading as "organized labor" have disrupted the national grid, attacked transmission operators in Benin causing bodily harm, and also caused the closure of airports throughout the country. This is anarchy.
I believe it
What is really going on, Nigeria?
Recently, Moody’s gave nigeria a CCC+ sovereign rating. Why does it matter?
This is the first time in history that Moody’s has given Nigeria a positive ratings outlook and the first time since 2011 that any rating agency has given Nigeria a
Slowly but surely, the task of repositioning Nigeria is being done - industry by industry, sector by sector, project by project.
The Nigerian Gas Masterplan and the foundations for the future of energy security in Nigeria is gradually taking shape. The benefits will remain long
Key points from
@NGRPresident
‘s address to Nigerians today 31 July 2023 where he announced bold, sweeping economic measures and interventions to revitalize the economy and ensure that the impact of these measures are far reaching.
1) Reinvesting Trillions already saved from
Thank you,
#HMsYouth
@ayowisdom_
, for taking personal responsibility and initiative on this issue since it was brought to your attention, as well as many others that you have been handling through your office. I am also aware of your tireless advocacy and work towards ensuring
A tale of two platforms: One, a renowned financial platform and the other - a relic struggling to hold on to the vestiges of colonialism.
Choose what you wish to see about Nigeria from these two independent reports. The ball is in your court!
The first two are Bloomberg’s and
.
@opebee
whilst conversations on this issue continue, it is important to distinguish and draw distinctions between two different issues.
The first being that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) is investigating and prosecuting Binance for alleged economic crimes
Truth about Binance :-
-Allegations of bribery are true
- Members of NASS are culpable. Demanded $15 million
- ONSA feels betrayed and currently exasperated
-DSS already commenced investigation
That being said, I believe Binance CEO went about it the wrong way. I insist
To the team who made Nigeria’s first national countdown possible yesterday, in Abuja… you are awesome!
You can still watch the entire event here:
Below is a part of CNN’s global coverage of the countdown. Video: CNN
#RenewedHope
#CountdownAbuja
NIGERIA, WE HAIL THEE
The Stirring Saga of our National Anthem(s): Historical Perspective or Voice of a New Dawn?
by Otega Ogra, FCIM
1. The year was 1959. As the clock ticked towards 1960, Nigeria stood on the precipice of a monumental shift—its emancipation from British
War against Insecurity & Terrorism in Nigeria Update (This week of 24 March 2024):
- 137 Kariga school kids (76females, 61 males: RESCUED
- 16 Pupils of almajiri school in Sokoto: RESCUED
- 96 Kidnap hostages: RESCUED
- 102 Terrorists: NEUTRALISED as at 22 March 2024 (To be
Whilst NLC is seeking to bring the nation to its knees, the business of governance continues.
UPDATE:
1. In far away Saudi Arabia, our
@NGRPresident
Bola Tinubu
@officialABAT
has just advanced negotiations for a multi-billion dollars finance facility package for infrastructure
President
@officialABAT
meets Islamic Development Bank management, negotiates multi-billion dollar funding package for infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, advanced negotiations concerning a multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance
One week, One “World” (sic) Press Conference
Today’s reminds me of one Wilson Tagbo in the book, ‘One Week, One Trouble’ interestingly written by a Senior Lecturer of guess where? The University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
If you are wondering why your electricity bill has gone up and what has changed, these may be the answers for you. NERC, the electricity regulatorin Nigeria, has effected a minor restructuring of electricity tariffs in April 2024. This change aims to reduce the huge amount of
When
@Omojuwa
spoke about
#EndNASS
yesterday, I am inclined to agree fully. Days before the
#EndSARS
protests, Senator Oluremi Tinubu raised a motion on scrapping SARS. Some people were against her motion. Their foot dragging led to this. Call them out!
***Update: 9:53pm, October 1, 2023 (Nigerian Time)
Going from the meeting with Labour today, the President Bola Tinubu has agreed to increase the provisional wage award for all treasury-paid Federal Government workers to N35,000 for 6 months.
The Federal Government
@NigeriaGov
, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The parties noted the
IT IS TIME TO BUILD OUR GREAT NATION TOGETHER
I welcome the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling of the
Nigerians and their achievements in various areas whether industry, professional career, business, public service, etc. deserve to be, and shall be spotlighted & celebrated.
Good morning!
Actually,
@wemabank
started that last year. They raised N40bn to move their shareholders fund to N160bn and are looking to raise assitional capital depending on the quantum CBN requested banks (see Reuters report below).
One word I would use to describe Wema Bank from the the
Wema bank must survive this recapitalization oh. It is part of SW investment under Obafemi Awolowo
Somebody should tell the CEO to call Odua company limited or south west governors ASAP 😂😂
It hurts to lose… but nation building must always come first - if one’s truly a democrat, as is claimed.
My personal opinion: I expect to see wild, overreaching ‘exclusives’ and ‘thought pieces’ in the next few days/weeks from certain quarters. Caveat Emptor: Believe them at
For the full report referenced in
@aonanuga1956
’s post below, read:
FACT CHECK: President Bola Tinubu advocated for partial tax cuts or a tax credit to help Nigerians at the start of the pandemic. In March 2020, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s recommendations to
President Tinubu did not advise the Buhari administration to print Naira, the way it was erroneously reported in 2020. He provided a clarification in Thisday of 30 March 2020, a day after the false report came out.
1. unconstitutionally selected leadership for state labour organ leading to an ongoing rift
2. clandestinely visited a state on the eve of gubernatorial elections without the knowledge of whom you want to visit i.e. the governor who was in Abuja. Was it to ‘disrupt election
"NNPC Ltd
@nnpclimited
emphasizes it has not clashed with any party. The Punch headline is deemed unfortunate. The publication sought confirmation on alleged subsidy reduction, to which NNPC responded that subsidy has been entirely removed."
Femi Soneye
Chief Corporate
Great news! 42,000 metric tonnes of grains from the National Strategic Food Reserves, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are now being distributed nationwide to help vulnerable Nigerians. The distribution drive was flagged off in Sokot, yesterday.
@officialABAT
A state visit is a formal visit by a head of government or head of state to another country at the invitation of the host country. They are highly ceremonial and most times are Government-to-Government interaction to strengthen diplomatic relations, bilateral ties or sometimes
Glad to announce that today BUA paid in full for 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid19 vaccine for Nigeria through the Afrexim Bank programme. Delivery: 2weeks and to be distributed for free. Also committed to purchasing 5million doses if and when they become available
Thank you, my friend and brother. In the end, a better Nigeria we can all be proud of, is the goal. Looking forward to constructive conversations- as always!
@oegbe
@UnclePamilerin
@otegaogra
Political affiliations aside.
@otegaogra
is a fantastic guy and a superb professional. I’m certain he will do excellently well in the call to serve Nigeria. Wishing him the very best.
Further information for your report:
Nigeria adopted the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to present consolidated financial statements with varied degrees of success - both at the federal and state levels. However, some states are still struggling with
SPOTTED: Accountant-general's office holds public financial management workshop in London
The office of the accountant-general of the federation (OAGF) held a workshop on public financial management and international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS) in London, the
I have noticed that despite political differences, many opposition leaders are beginning to acknowledge President Bola Tinubu's stance on non-interference in the work of the other arms of government. Many of them agree (some grudgingly, other in muted fashion) that he has been
Did you listen to the Senate deliberations today? What we witnessed in the Red Chamber underscores the vital role of legislative oversight and the importance of speaking truth, standing with the people, and fulfilling our constitutional roles.
Today's inquiries were those that
Dear
@MobilePunch
, you sure have reporters and line editors covering/overseeing the CBN/finance space with direct access to them. I understand the news cycle is a lot shorter but do remember the basics of your profession, journalism, when writing reports.
“Nigeria’s liquidity-boosting measures are starting to pay off: Foreign-investor portfolio asset purchases exceeded $1 billion in February 2024, bringing total inflows this year to at least $2.3 billion, compared with $3.9 billion for the whole of 2023. Overseas remittances rose
“Members of our armed forces are at the heart and core of our nationhood. Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act.”
“…The Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Staff have been granted full authority to bring to justice anybody
On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission in Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred on Thursday, March 14,
The gross irresponsibility of misusing an official communications platform - whether private org. or government owned, beats me.
My advice to platform handlers: Do your job professionally.
@Mr_JAGs
🙏🏾
@Mr_JAGs
& well done to the team in Lagos in the successful launch and commercial operations of the
#BlueLineRail
. Came at the most appropriate time and like someone jokingly but truthfully said, “that’s the real palliative for many lagos citizens and residents”
Good
WANTED: PHOTOGRAPHS OF WANTED TERRORISTS/INSURGENTS/KIDNAPPERS/VIOLENT CRIMINALS IN NIGERIA.
If seen, contact any of the above numbers:
090488450750, 09071230344, 08167291448, 09135783469, 09127140930, 08146691704
@DefenceInfoNG
#KokoOfTheMatter
: Regardless of how tough things may look at the moment, Nigeria is on the right track re: the economy. The quartet of Mr President plus those at the helm of affairs of fiscal policy + monetary policy + revenue generation are up to the task of revamping the