Tinubu

2024 - 5 - 29

Tinubu's Rollercoaster Year: From U-turns to Economic Reforms

Abuja Metro - Economic reforms - Fiscal transparency - Leadership challenges - National Anthem law - Nigerian politics - Performance evaluation - President Tinubu - Public opinion - Supplementary budget - Tech ecosystem - Tinubu's administration

President Tinubu's first year in office has been a whirlwind of promises, criticisms, and surprises. Find out the highs and lows of his administration!

President Tinubu's tenure has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by unexpected twists and turns. From addressing lawmakers for a brief seven minutes to promising a supplementary budget for 2024, his leadership style has been both enigmatic and controversial. While some applaud his economic reforms and bold decisions, others, like former Vice President Atiku, criticize his trial-and-error approach and unfulfilled promises. Despite mixed reviews, Tinubu's administration remains optimistic about the future, with the APC praising his efforts in leading Nigeria towards a great future.

As Tinubu marks one year in office, Nigerians continue to grapple with the reality of his presidency. The extension of free train rides on the Abuja Metro for six months brought temporary relief to citizens, but questions linger about the sustainability of such initiatives. The reintroduction of the national anthem law and the transformative economic reforms introduced by Tinubu's administration are shaping the country's trajectory for the next three years. With a focus on stabilizing the economy and strengthening national security, Tinubu's vision for Nigeria is slowly taking shape.

In the tech sector, expectations are high for Tinubu to prioritize the digital economy and telecommunications. His interactions with tech giants like Google indicate a potential shift towards innovation and digital transformation. As the nation anticipates the impact of Tinubu's policies on the tech ecosystem, one thing remains certain – his decisions will continue to shape Nigeria's future in the coming years.

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UPDATED: Tinubu makes U-turn, addresses lawmakers for seven ... (Premium Times)

President Tinubu addressed the joint sitting for about seven minutes before touching on the newly signed National Anthem law.

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Tinubu To Present 2024 Supplementary Budget To NASS (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Tinubu had on January 1, 2024, assented to the N28.7 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill passed by the Senate. By Kayode Oyero. Updated May 29, 2024 ...

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Tinubu marks one year in office as Nigerians continue to bear brunt ... (Africanews English)

One year on since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's President, many people feel that his promise of "renewed hope" remains largely unfulfilled.

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Tinubu's first anniversary: 'Nigeria is not working' - Atiku (Premium Times)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has scored President Bola Tinubu low, saying the president's one year in office was a cocktail of trial-and-error ...

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Tinubu promises supplementary budget, reverts to old national (The Punch)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced plans to send a supplementary budget to the National Assembly "soon."

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BREAKING: Tinubu approves six-month free ride on Abuja Metro (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also called the Metro Rail, for the next six months ...

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Tinubu Has Laid The Foundation For The Next Three Years Of ... (Arise News)

Nigeria's information minister Idris says Tinubu's administration has introduced bold economic reforms that have stabilised the economy and sparked growth.

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One Year of the Tinubu Administration: Building a Safer, Stronger ... (Arise News)

The federal government says President Tinubu's transformative reforms have rejuvenated Nigeria's economy, strengthened national security, and fostered ...

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Tinubu arrives n'assembly to tune of reintroduced national anthem (TheCable)

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the national assembly to attend the joint sitting of the senate and the house of representatives.

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Tinubu leading Nigeria to great future, says APC (The Punch)

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday congratulated President Bola Tinubu for clocking one year in office, saying it was convinced Nigeria has a ...

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One year in office, Nigeria's tech ecosystem expects more from Tinubu (TechCabal)

While his manifesto was light on details, he told a delegation from Google months after he was sworn in that “the digital economy and telecommunications ...

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President Tinubu signs bill reintroducing old anthem into law (Nairametrics)

President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, restoring the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”.

President Tinubu Inaugurates National Assembly Library, Calls for ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, inaugurated the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre, which is named in his honour.

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I'll present supplementary budget soon - Tinubu (Premium Times)

President Tinubu urged members of the parliament to be united and see themselves as brothers and sisters despite the political, ethnic and religious ...

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Tinubu Visits National Assembly After Onanuga, Ngelale Issue ... (Arise News)

Ajuri Ngelale had described Bayo Onanuga's statement that Tinubu will address the National Assembly as “false and unauthorised.” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ...

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Majority of Nigerians believe Tinubu performed abysmally in first ... (Premium Times)

In his inaugural address one year ago, President Bola Tinubu championed unity and promised to remodel the economy to bring about growth and development ...

President Tinubu: Commuters to Enjoy Free Train Rides on Abuja ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, announced that Nigerians and other commuters would enjoy free train rides on the Abuja Metro Line until the end of the ...

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UPDATED: Tinubu signs bill to revert to old national anthem (Premium Times)

The Senate passed the bill on Tuesday while the House of Representatives passed it on Thursday last week.

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Akpabio, Jibrin congratulate Tinubu on first anniversary (Premium Times)

Messrs Akpabio and Jibrin said the policies of the Tinubu administration have developed the nation's economy and other critical sectors.

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Poll rates Tinubu's performance as abysmal in first year as President (Premium Times)

In his inaugural address one year ago, President Bola Tinubu championed unity and promised to remodel the economy to bring about growth and development ...

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Budgit scores Tinubu low in fiscal transparency (The Punch)

Meanwhile, some economic pundits have shared divergent views about the performance of the Tinubu-led government on its first anniversary.

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REWIND: In 2022, Tinubu said he would bring back old national ... (TheCable)

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu signed the bill for the reintroduction of the old national anthem. The president's action came a few hours after the ...

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One Year in Office: My govt walking the talk — Tinubu (Vanguard)

By Henry Umoru & Gift Odekina. ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, assessed his performance in the last 366 days and gave himself a thumbs up, ...

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Nigeria: One year later, Tinubu struggles with the economic question ... (African Arguments)

Digging the country out of the hole it fell into during the Buhari years required an ingenuity never made available under Tinubu's economic shock treatment ...

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One year of Tinubu: The man, the myth and the mediocrity (The Punch)

What is worse than Tinubu paying N90bn on the hajj this year is that he has to pay it next year, and the year after.

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President Tinubu: One year of bold sectoral transformations (TheCable)

BY DANIEL NNAMDI IGWE. The leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought in a new era of hope and progress in the nation. Since his assumption of ...

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We Must Build A Nigeria For Generations Unborn – Tinubu (Leadership Newspaper)

In his welcome address, the Senate President and chairman of the National Assembly, Godswill Akpabio noted that the President only stopped over to greet ...

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President Tinubu extends free rides on Abuja light rail until year end (Nairametrics)

He made this declaration on Wednesday during the re-launch of commercial operations on the Abuja Light Rail, with key political figures in attendance, including ...

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Tinubu Directs Free Train Rides on Abuja Metro Line Until Year End ... (Arise News)

Speaking before taking a 40-minute train ride from the metro station to the airport station in Abuja, President Tinubu said: “Our dear Landlord, the Minister of ...

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Tinubu: Reintroduced national anthem all about service to Nigeria (TheCable)

President Bola Tinubu says the re-introduced national anthem which is themed: 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee', is all about service to Nigeria.

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Mohammed Idris: Tinubu laying solid foundation for promising future (TheCable)

Mohammed Idris, minister of information, says the progress made by the administration of President Bola Tinubu is a “foundation for a promising future” for ...

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First Anniversary: Tinubu defeated Boko Haram terrorists in one year ... (The Punch)

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for defeating Boko Haram terrorists within his ...

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Tinubu inaugurates Abuja flyover, says no community will be ... (Premium Times)

President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to building a nation where no one is left behind, emphasising that his administration views government as a ...

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'It'll enhance security' — Tinubu inaugurates Wuye flyover in Abuja (TheCable)

President Bola Tinubu commissions the Wuye flyover-link bridge in the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja, on Thursday.

Roads Infrastructure Critical To President Tinubu Devt. Agenda – VP ... (The State House, Abuja)

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the newly constructed 76.76km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Highway in Oyo State, saying it's a fulfillment of ...

Prioritise Policies Supporting Holistic Youth Devt., NGO Urges ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

An NGO, Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative (APBPI), has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise policies that support holistic.

President Tinubu Inaugurates Wuye Flyover and Link Bridge in FCT ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, linking Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC).

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Bisi Akande: Tinubu battled spiritual forces before his inauguration ... (TheCable)

Bisi Akande, a former governor of Osun state, says President Bola Tinubu battled spiritual forces before his inauguration in May 2023.

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Prioritise Needs Of Local Communities, Tinubu Tells Govs (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Receiving the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said the call was necessary to ensure accountability ...

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Nigeria will prosper under Tinubu, Akande assures Nigerians (The Punch)

Pioneer National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on Thursday, assured that Nigeria is safe under President Bola Tinubu ...

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Security Has Improved In Nigeria Since Tinubu Assumed Office ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

By Sumaila Ogbaje. Stayalert Human Right Awareness Initiative (SHRAI), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO)has said the nation's security challenge has ...

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Tinubu meets ACF leaders, vows to remove non-performing ministers (TheCable)

President Bola Tinubu says he will not hesitate to sack ministers who are failing in their responsibilities to Nigerians.

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Democracy Day: CSO Salutes Tinubu, Wike - News Agency Of Nigeria (News Agency of Nigeria)

Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has saluted President Bola Tinubu, and Nyesom Wike for their landmark ...

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How Tinubu battled spiritual forces before inauguration as president ... (Businessday.ng)

Bisi Akande, a former governor of Osun State, says President Bola Tinubu battled spiritual forces before his inauguration in May 2023...

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Innovation will keep Nigeria ahead of security threats – Tinubu (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will prevail against adversaries undermining its peace and security. Tinubu, represented by the ...

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Anthony Kila: Nigeria Yet To See The Fruits Of Tinubu ... (Arise News)

Kila says Senate President Akpabio's statement on the national anthem change is “shallow” and shows he is “disconnected” from reality.

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I will sack ministers who fail to perform — Tinubu - Businessday NG (Businessday.ng)

The President stated this on Thursday, when he met with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, adding that ...

President Tinubu to Arewa Leaders: When we Seek Power, we get ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the ...

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Tinubu Has Proved Naysayers Wrong – Akande (Leadership Newspaper)

Pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, yesterday said Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu, will remain a.

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We Shall Prevail Against Insecurity – Tinubu - News Agency Of Nigeria (News Agency of Nigeria)

Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave the assurance while inaugurating the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency ...

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Tinubu: No Nigerian Community Should Be Left Behind In ... (Arise News)

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, linking Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital Territory with a pledge that his ...

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