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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has welcomed French investors to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Nigeria, pointing to the country’s ambitious economic reforms and investor-friendly climate. Speaking to the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Idris highlighted Nigeria’s reinvigorated economic momentum under the leadership of the President Bola Tinubu. The forum, hosted by Business France, drew more than 200 French companies and key players in the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology industries. Idris praised veteran French companies with operations in Nigeria Total Energies, Lafarge, Peugeot, Danone, Alstom, and Schneider Electric for their continued efforts in important sectors of the Nigerian economy. He described the Tinubu government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, an eight-point economic plan, as powering ambitious reforms that are repositioning Nigeria as a more competitive, more transparent, and investor-friendly destination making Nigeria a gateway to Africa’s expanding market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Reforms The Minister listed some of these reforms in progress: Unification and stabilisation of the foreign exchange regime Phasing out fuel subsidies to redirect resources to development Cost-reflective electricity tariffs to ensure long-term energy sustainability Tax restructuring, strengthened legislative support, and ease of doing business Digitalisation of immigration and trade procedures to boost mobility and economic integration He also referred to Nigeria’s demographic edge of more than 220 million individuals, 70% of whom are under the age of 35, making it the largest and one of the youngest markets in Africa. With more than 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigeria, he said, offers political stability and a rule-of-law economy backed by institutions like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Idris asserted that in a mere 20 months, the policies of President Tinubu have reversed Nigeria’s fiscal direction to record 3.84% GDP growth in Q1 2024, over 20% revenue growth in the government, and reducing the debt service-to-revenue ratio. He also spotlighted key growth projects like the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), Presidential CNG Initiative, and MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) aim to mobilize trillions of naira of private sector investment. Idris invited French companies to invest in new areas such as livestock, with the new Ministry of Livestock Development in Nigeria offering new possibilities for partnership particularly with international leaders like Danone in key dairy space. Aside his business, the Minister will hold bilateral talks with major French institutions like France Médias Monde, ARCOM, the Ministry of Culture, and Thomson Broadcast with a perspective of improving Nigeria-France relations in media and cultural partnerships. In his own words, quoted by President Tinubu, Idris ended up: “We must brace up for the future with commitment and optimism, and with the courage of our founding fathers.” Related Posts Apostle Johnson Suleman Advises Against Overcommitting to Family Support in Recent Sermon Prominent preacher and founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, delivered a poignant message to his congregation, urging them Read more Grimes Accuses Elon Musk of Neglecting Their Son’s Health, Claims Shadowban on X Singer Grimes has taken to X to call out Elon Musk, the owner of X. Grimes accused Elon of refusing Read more Bobrisky Calls Out Wives and Girlfriends Over Their Partners’ Interactions with Him Popular socialite Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to address wives and girlfriends who have issues with his relationships with their Read more Radiogad Accuses VeryDarkMan Of Sleeping With Jojo Of Lele Media figure Destiny Ezeyim, known as Radiogad, has claimed that online critic Vincent Martins Otse, also called VeryDarkMan (VDM), had Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.

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Monday, March 31, 2025, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, have been declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria as public holidays to mark the celebration of the Eid-el-Ftr festival after the completion of the Ramadan fast. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in warm congratulatory wishes to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Reports from leadership.ng indicated that the letter, which was signed by the Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the best wishes of the Minister and urged all Muslims to embrace the values fostered during Ramadan – self-discipline, mercy, kindness, and peace. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the role of love, forgiveness, and unity as key elements in a harmonious society. The Minister also called on Nigerians to make use of the festive season to pray, praying for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation. He hoped that the festive celebration of Eid-el-Fitr would be an integrative force and a mobilizing factor that brings people together and closes gaps in religious and ethnic divides. Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens to celebrate responsibly and safely without forgetting the less privileged with goodwill and charity—remaining faithful to the spirit of Ramadan and Eid. Related Posts Nigeria and the British Monarchy: A Legacy of Visits and Diplomatic Ties Throughout history, Nigeria has enjoyed a unique relationship with the British Monarchy, marked by mutual visits that reflect shared historical, Read more Peter Obi Dismisses Merger Talks Ahead of 2027 Election, Calls for Unity Against APC Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger agreements are in place with the Read more Obasanjo Reveals Yar’Adua Rejected Dangote’s $750 Million Offer for Refineries Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his successor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, turned down a $750 million offer from Aliko Read more NNPCL Invites Obasanjo to Tour Port Harcourt Refinery Following His Criticism The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.

Nigeria, China Strengthen Executive-Legislative Cooperation for Strategic Partnership

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LEADERSHIP reports that Both the Nigerian and Chinese governments have adopted an all-embracing approach towards institutionalizing cooperation between executives and legislatures. Executive vice chairman and CEO, Merited Negotiation Consulting, Kunle Yusuff, the one that made this announcement, stated that the action is a new dawn in the economic and diplomatic relations of the two nations. In his opinion, the president’s appointment of Dr. Joseph Tegbe as director general of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership and Global Liaison is a point of take-off of an abundance of experience and unambiguous mandate to drive the executive blueprint that will advance Nigeria’s collaboration with China in important areas such as trade, infrastructure, technology, and cultural exchange. “Supporting this executive effort is the National Assembly’s Committee on Nigeria-China Parliamentary Relations, led by Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu and chaired by Hon. Uche Okonkwo.”This parliamentary committee has the demanding task of working out visionary bills to decongest the business environment and deepen bilateral cooperation.”. The synergy between the executive and the legislative branches must be a seamless process towards policy-creation and implementation. They are aligned on the same wavelength in sync to the extent that Nigerian-China relations are not only maintained but strategically guided to new frontiers. Yusuff serves as an important adviser on Nigeria-China relations to the Federal House of Representatives by profession. His role in aligning policy and political will has been instrumental in bringing vision into action. Related Posts Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Shaibu: I support Obaseki and seek governorship. Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has pledged to remain loyal to Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, despite Read more Citigroup expects more foreign investment in Nigeria and others despite FX turmoil. Citigroup Inc. has stated that Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya are among the African nations that are anticipated to attract more Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.