Tinubu Government Addressing Persistent Gas Shortage Causing Drop In Power Supply: Adelabu

Tinubu Government addressing persistent gas shortage causing drop in power supply: Adelabu. ”The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, and Nigerians will soon witness the full benefits,” the minister said.

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu says the federal government has taken decisive steps to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation.

Mr Adelabu said this on Thursday in his Eid-el-Fitr message made available by Bolaji Tunji, his special adviser on strategic communication and media relations.

He expressed optimism that these interventions were already yielding gradual improvements and would significantly enhance power supply in the near future.

“Concrete measures are being implemented to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and industries.

”The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, and Nigerians will soon witness the full benefits,” the minister said.

According to him, sustained public trust and cooperation are critical to the administration’s reform agenda.

He said the president was actively repositioning Nigeria on the global stage to attract investment and foster development.

“As we celebrate, we take pride in the strides being made under Mr President’s leadership, including his recent engagements in the United Kingdom, which promise significant gains in investment, bilateral relations, and economic cooperation.

”These milestones underscore a new direction for our nation. I urge all Nigerians to continue supporting these efforts so that the gains can be consolidated for the benefit of all,” he said.

Mr Adelabu also urged Nigerians to carry forward the spirit of sacrifice cultivated during the 30 days of Ramadan into a sustained commitment to national development.

He said collective discipline and selflessness remained vital to unlocking the nation’s vast potential.

The minister said that through continued personal and national sacrifice, the transformative agenda of Mr Tinubu would increasingly translate into tangible progress across key sectors of the economy.

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“Let me warmly felicitate Nigerians, particularly our Muslim brothers and sisters, on this auspicious occasion. The past 30 days have been devoted to spiritual renewal, self-denial, and a recommitment to faith and righteousness.

”As we have individually sought purification and growth, we must now extend that same spirit of sacrifice to our nation through unwavering dedication to its progress.

”The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow,” he said.

Mr Adelabu called for unity, patience, and shared responsibility, noting that enduring national progress could only be achieved through collective sacrifice and steadfast commitment to a common vision.

Nigeria Sign Agreements With UK On Migration, Business Visas, Border Security

Mr Tunji-Ojo acknowledged that Nigeria had an existing, commendable working relationship with the UK Home Office.

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Chairman, House Committee for Niger Delta Development Commission)
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
The federal government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The agreements cover a migration partnership, cooperation on organised immigration crime and border security, and a statement of intent to expand business visas for UK companies operating in Nigeria.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two of the MoUs on Wednesday and the third on Thursday on behalf of the federal government in the UK, according to a statement by his media aide, Babatunde Alao.

Mr Tunji-Ojo said the agreements reflected Nigeria’s commitment to a migration framework that is transparent and aligned with national interests and international obligations.

The minister said the partnership underscored a shared determination to build a migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial.

He added that the focus over the next year would be on achieving measurable progress and effective implementation, expressing hope that the agreements would serve as a model for future bilateral cooperation.

Mr Tunji-Ojo acknowledged that Nigeria had an existing, commendable working relationship with the UK Home Office.

“This relationship with the UK means a lot to us, and you can see the level of commitment that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put in,” Mr Tunji-Ojo said.

He reiterated that Nigeria remained steadfast in its duty to protect citizens while ensuring that those who abuse legal pathways or engage in criminality are held accountable.

While signing on the expansion of business visas for UK companies, Mr Tunji-Ojo said that, following Mr Tinubu’s bold reforms, the use of visas serves as a catalyst for socio-economic development in Nigeria.

Mr Tunji-Ojo emphasised that, in building a trillion-dollar economy, Nigeria must cut trade barriers, including those on irregular migration.

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said Nigeria will always be categorised as number one in successful bilateral relations.

“We are obviously always having bilateral discussions with other countries; however, you will always be number one because you are the first to have gotten such an extensive agreement, and we really do appreciate it.

“I think we both understand one another, and I think we have a shared vision here for the work that our countries can do together, and I really do appreciate it,” the home secretary said.

During the signing of the third MoU, UK trade envoy Florence Eshalomi stated that the agreement to expand business visas for UK companies would bring clear benefits to both countries.

Ms Eshalomi attributed the heightened partnership as a bold step, vital for economic growth in Nigeria.

The MoU on Migration Partnership establishes a comprehensive framework for promoting safe, orderly, and regulated migration between the two countries, while reaffirming full respect for national laws, international obligations, and human rights.

In addition, the Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Organised Immigration Crime and Border Security establishes a three-year strategic plan between the UK Home Office and Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) to combat criminal networks that profit from irregular migration.

Nigeria Sign Agreements With UK

The MoU on the Expansion of Business Visas for UK Companies Working with Nigeria announces the expansion of the Business Visa Scheme for UK companies seeking to conduct business in Nigeria, mirroring the UK’s existing enhanced processes for trusted Nigerian companies.

The scheme will be open to credible UK-domiciled firms with verified business or investment interests in Nigeria and is designed to facilitate easier mobility for legitimate business travellers between the two countries.

EFCC Hands Over N3bn Recovered Funds To NNPC Ltd

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 18, 2026 handed over a total sum of N3,936,145, 822 ( Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira) to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd.

The presentation was made on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede by the Secretary to the Commission, Mohammed Hammajoda in a brief ceremony at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja.

In his remark at the occasion, Hammajoda reiterated the commitment of the Commission to the task of curbing economic and financial crimes, stressing that the funds were recovered through diligent investigation and professional uncovering of fraudulent engagements by some actors in the NNPCL.

“On behalf of the Executive Chairman, we will continue to put ourselves on the line to serve over 220 million Nigerians. Along the line, many of our colleagues have paid the price and others will still pay the price as we continue to do our work with courage and integrity. We will serve and continue to serve this country.

So, on behalf of the EFCC, I present the sum of Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Six million, One Hundred and Forty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Twenty Two Naira to you”, he said.

NNPC

Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC, the Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau excitedly thanked the Commission for its assistance in the recovery “which goes to show the core unity that exists in our system”

“NNPC over the years has had its struggles and challenges and one thing we have always tried to do is correct the system. When the opportunity came for this recovery from your people that handled this, it was something I was really proud of. I was also happy that we brought it to EFCC to help and support us.

We are very excited, for me this is a great day for us, we will continue to rely on you for assistance, and this is a real commitment for us moving forward”