Year: 2024

INSIDE THE VILLA

President Tinubu: We Can Stop Skill Exodus By Enhancing Performance Incentivization In Africa

President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea recently, President Tinubu said research and development must be encouraged with the provision of appropriate […]

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President Tinubu Swears In Justice Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice, Emphasizes Judiciary’s Role in National Stability

President Bola Tinubu has administered oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second female justice to hold the office took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, […]

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INSIDE THE VILLA

President Tinubu Orders Only Authorized Officials To Attend Unga

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States.This directive was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila recently in Abuja during a one-day retreat organised by the State House […]

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INSIDE THE VILLA

President Tinubu Celebrates Governor Babagana Zulum At 55

President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Borno State, ProfessorBabagana Umara Zulum, CON, MNI, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. Recognizing Governor Zulum as a distinguished academic, visionary, reformist, and statesman, President Tinubu joins the governor’s family, friends, and the people of Borno State in celebrating a leader who seamlessly blends […]

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INSIDE THE VILLA Politics

President Tinubu Calls For Strengthened Collaboration Between Nigeria And Brazil On Aviation

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.Receiving the Letter of Credence from the Brazilian Ambassador, President Tinubu reiterated his discussions with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the matter, in […]

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Features

Transforming Nigerian Universities: Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki’s Leadership at the Helm of the NUC

Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki, the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC),has brought his extensive experience in university administration and management to the challenging task of leading the NUC during a critical period of transition for higher education in Nigeria. Under his leadership, the NUC has remained steadfast in its mission to enhance […]

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Features

Abba Aliyu: Pioneering Sustainable Rural Electrification in Nigeria

Abba Aliyu, the Acting Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is at the forefront of expanding electricity access to Nigeria’s rural, unserved, and underserved communities. He oversees critical initiatives like the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Capital Projects, and the $550 million Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a significant partnership with the World Bank ($350 […]

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Economy Features

NEXIM Bank’s Strategic Transformation Under Mr. Abba Bello

Over the past few years, the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has consolidated its position as a pivotal force in Nigeria’s economic sector. Established in 1991 with a mission to bolster non-oilexports and diversify the economy, NEXIM has made significant strides, highlighted by significantdevelopmental impact. Since April 2017, Mr. Abba Bello has been at the helm […]

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Features

A Decade of Transformation: How PTAD Revolutionized Nigeria’s Defined Benefit Scheme Pension System

In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s pension landscape, the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), established in 2013 under the Pension Reform Act of 2004, repealed and re-enacted in 2014, has spent the last decade turning the tide for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).Created to manage pensions for those who retired before June 30, […]

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Economy

CBN’s Strategic Response: Navigating Nigeria’s Economic Challenges

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently concluded its 296th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)meeting, where crucial decisions were made to stabilize the nation’s economy amidst ongoing trials. Since assuming office, Governor Olayemi Cardoso has been focused on repositioning the CBN to tackle the pressing issues of inflation and currency instability. This article examines the key […]

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