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Information Minister Showcase Tinubu’s Reforms, Nigeria’s Rising Globally Profile
Information Minister Showcase Tinubu’s Reforms, Nigeria’s Rising Globally Profile
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the bold reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, are repositioning Nigeria as a leading destination for investment, innovation and sustainable economic growth.
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The Minister made the remarks in an exclusive interview published on 8 July 2026 by Impact Reports, a publication of the Los Angeles Times focused on global development, business, investment and public policy.
According to Idris, the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange have restored confidence in Nigeria’s economic direction.
“President Tinubu took difficult but necessary decisions in the national interest to secure Nigeria’s long-term future. These reforms are creating the fiscal space needed to invest in other priority sectors while positioning the country for sustainable growth,” he said.
He noted that the reforms are already producing measurable results, including improved revenues for the three tiers of government, stronger external reserves, enhanced macroeconomic stability and growing investor confidence.
Idris highlighted the administration’s investment in infrastructure, alongside interventions in transportation, energy, agriculture, healthcare, education and the digital economy. He also pointed to initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Programme.
The Minister said Nigeria is diversifying its economy beyond oil by expanding opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, technology, manufacturing and the creative industries. “The narrative about Nigeria today is one of reform, resilience and opportunity. Beyond being Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria is emerging as a hub for innovation, technology, creativity and enterprise, driven largely by one of the youngest populations in the world,” he said.
He explained that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation is supporting the government’s development agenda through strategic communication that promotes national unity, civic responsibility and confidence in public institutions. “Our responsibility is to communicate Nigeria’s progress through facts and measurable outcomes. Investors respond to credibility, consistency and transparency.” Idris stated.
Looking ahead, he said Nigeria would use the 2026 World Public Relations Forum to project a modern, forward-looking national image while showcasing its technology ecosystem, creative industry, and leadership in information integrity through the UNESCO Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI), established in Abuja.
Mohammed Idris
The interview, published by Impact Reports, a publication of the Los Angeles Times, examines Nigeria’s ongoing economic transformation, investment prospects, strategic communications, public diplomacy and the country’s long-term development vision under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Thursday, 9 July, 2026
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Peter Obi Would Flee to Cameroon if He Faces Challenges as President, Says Wike
Mr Wike spoke on Tuesday at Abaji Area Council during a Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
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The minister said Mr Obi would abandon the country’s problems rather than confront them, unlike President Bola Tinubu, whom he hailed for taking tough decisions to address Nigeria’s challenges.
According to him, Nigeria needs a president who could confront difficult situations rather than abandon the country when challenges arise.
Mr Wike maintained that ruling a country goes beyond public relations or political rhetoric; it requires competence and a willingness to be accountable in the face of challenges.
Meanwhile, he urged residents of Abaji Area Council to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by voting for him in the 2027 election.
He said he would not rely on Abaji political leaders’ promises to ensure Mr Tinubu’s victory but would assess their support by their ability to deliver their respective polling units and wards.
The minister added, “Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”
Mr Wike also cautioned them against repeating their mistake in the 2023 elections by voting for candidates who failed to maintain contact with their constituents after securing electoral victory.
The minister said residents should assess political officeholders based on their accessibility, performance and contributions to development rather than political promises.
“You went and elected somebody you don’t know. Is it not correct? Have you seen the person again? Has he come to address you? Has he asked you what your problems are? Has he moved anything that will affect the interest of the FCT?” he asked.
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Mr Wike also reiterated his commitment to addressing Abaji’s electricity challenges before the 2027 elections, directing the area council chairman to intensify efforts towards restoring power supply.
He described the Abaji engagement as the final meeting in his tour of the six FCT area councils ahead of the elections, saying he would return to assess residents’ satisfaction with the administration’s performance.
Mr Wike further disclosed that he would meet with youths in the FCT on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and other issues affecting their participation in the forthcoming elections.
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Eastern Marine Customs Sets to Maximise Border Security Through Joint Naval Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Eastern Marine Command has proposed joint operations with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen maritime security along the eastern sea border.
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According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Joshua Iliya, the Acting Comptroller in charge of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Ntongha Edet, remarked during a high-level visit to the Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
He commended the existing cooperation between both agencies. He called for joint patrol operations involving officers and men of the Eastern Marine Command and naval personnel to enhance maritime domain awareness.
“I am here to formally request the inclusion of Customs marine officers in joint patrol sorties with the Nigerian Navy to maximise operational reach within our area of responsibility,” he said.
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In response, the officer in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho, pledged full support and emphasised that providing operational assistance to the Customs Service is vital.
“As the Navy secures the marine territory, Nigeria Customs protects our economic interests to ensure critical national development. I am assuring you that FOB Ibaka under my leadership will maintain an open-door policy and share operational success with Customs,” he said.
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NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
NNPC Corporate Social Responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte., in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Sunday, 8th November 2026, hosted the NYSC Financial Literacy Training Programme for Batch C, Stream 2 Corps Members in Abuja, with simultaneous sessions held across NYSC Orientation Camps in the 36 states of the Federation.
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The training provided Corps Members with practical guidance on making informed financial decisions, managing their finances and considering entrepreneurship as a path to self-reliance at the end of their service year.
Beneficiaries Exceed 1.4 Million as NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
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Since its introduction in 2023, the programme has reached more than 1.4 million Corps Members, reflecting NNPC Limited’s commitment to widening financial inclusion among young Nigerians and preparing them to build stable livelihoods and contribute to national economic growth.
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