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As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, critical questions are being asked about the economy, ongoing reforms, electoral dynamics, and the future of democratic governance.
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre invites you to an insightful X Space on:
"Nigeria's Political Economy Ahead of 2027: Reform Outcomes, Electoral Dynamics, and the Future of Democratic Governance."
🎙 Special Guest: Mr. Obafemi George
Moderators: • EasYOfLagos (@easydigita)
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• Adeola (@Diorthecurator)
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 Noon (WAT)
📍 Venue: X Spaces
This promises to be an engaging conversation on the impact of current reforms, Nigeria's political trajectory, and what citizens should expect as the nation prepares for 2027.
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"Yes, there is often tension between the government and the press, but that is the nature of democracy. The government must act, the media must watch. The government must explain, the media must question and bark when necessary. It is this healthy tension that strengthens our republic.
"As the President, I have often found myself both praised and sometimes criticized and in the same newspaper in different days. One day, I read in the headline: "Tinubu Scores Big As Nigeria Economy Expands." The very next day, the same newspaper on another page, I encountered another headline: "Nigeria's Economy Falters As Tinubu Loses Grip."
"I didn't know Segun Adeniyi would be here tonight. His last back page on security, I read everything. I still have a copy on my desk. Very rich outline. Thank you very much for keeping us very well. I read it all.
"One person that is not here that I read recently on the back page of the Guardian was Lanre Babalola. He was talking on Shiroro Dam. No electricity, you are alternating generators and all of that. We will be there. You can't blow hot and cold within 24 hours.
"However, you can be rest assured that our economy is doing well. We are out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty...I have learned to respect the scrutiny and questions, even as I ask the media to always do its own work. You must do your homework."
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CGC ADENIYI ON RE-ELECTION AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANISATION COUNCIL
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions in Brussels.
President Tinubu described the re-election as a historic endorsement of Adeniyi’s visionary leadership and Nigeria’s growing stature in global customs administration.
The President said his recent approval of CGC Adeniyi’s tenure extension as Comptroller-General of Customs was informed by his conviction that the reform momentum within the Nigeria Customs Service must be sustained.
He noted that the overwhelming endorsement by the international customs community validates Adeniyi’s leadership in consolidating reforms, strengthening institutional capacity, modernising customs administration, and positioning the Nigeria Customs Service among the world’s leading customs institutions.
President Tinubu noted that under Adeniyi’s stewardship, the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded significant progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, border management, stakeholder engagement, and technology-driven reform.
The President particularly commended the deployment of B’Odogwu, Nigeria’s indigenous customs clearance platform, which is simplifying cargo clearance processes, reducing reliance on foreign systems, improving transparency and operational efficiency, and supporting the Federal Government’s objective of creating a more competitive, technology-driven economy.
President Tinubu also praised the Service’s implementation of the Authorised Economic Operator Programme, the expansion of non-intrusive inspection technology, improved inter-agency collaboration, and sustained alignment with international customs standards.
“Adeniyi’s unanimous re-election is not only a personal honour to Adeniyi, but also a recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in global customs administration.
“His leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service has been marked by bold initiatives that have improved revenue generation, strengthened border security, facilitated legitimate trade, and modernised customs operations through homegrown innovations such as B’Odogwu.
“I am confident that his second term at the WCO will further deepen international collaboration, promote secure and efficient global trade, and bring even greater honour to our country,” President Tinubu said.
President Tinubu wished CGC Adeniyi continued wisdom, strength, and success as he undertakes the responsibilities of his renewed global mandate while sustaining the transformation of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
Information & Strategy
July 3, 2026
In June, Nigeria’s foreign reserves crossed the $50bn mark for the first time in 17 years.
Several approvals were given for the commencement of projects while the landmark NIMC Act was signed into law.
Here is a summary of the scorecard of the Renewed Hope administration for the month of June.
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President Tinubu is bringing security your doorsteps with the imminent implementation of the State Police 🚔
On this edition of #YourVoice, we bring you all the details you might have missed about this history making reform!
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More than 39 billion naira in inherited pension liabilities owed to thousands of pensioners have been paid by the Federal Government under the Defined Benefit Scheme.
The payment covers outstanding liabilities owed to pensioners of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited, Mobile Telecommunications Limited, Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Assurance Bank, NICON and the defunct People’s Bank of Nigeria.
The payments include:
- N25.05 billion representing a 35-month pension liability owed to 9,675 eligible pensioners of the defunct NITEL/MTEL,
- N9.48 billion representing the initial 50% payment of Back End Computation arrears to 3,959 eligible PHCN pensioners.
- N5.09 billion covering the balance of the 10.66% and 12.95% pension increment arrears due to 11,180 eligible pensioners of Assurance Bank, NICON, NITEL and People’s Bank.
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After various interventions in three years totaling over N15billion, First Lady Remi Tinubu has once again donated 140,000 copies of seven educational books to the Federal Ministry of Education for distribution to public school libraries across Nigeria.