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AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
We undertook our economic reforms to build a stronger foundation for investment and give more Nigerians the opportunity to earn a better living.
I welcome the World Bank Group’s work to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria. This partnership supports our efforts to help businesses expand and attract investment into agriculture and digital infrastructure.
Nigeria has gone a step further to put together a pipeline of 65 bankable projects seeking $78.5 billion in investment. Our Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele @taiwoyedele, presented these opportunities alongside CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the Nigeria Investors Forum, on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
I invite Nigerian and international investors to examine these projects and engage directly with their sponsors through Projects Nigeria. Our administration will work with you to resolve obstacles and move viable investments into execution, creating jobs and expanding opportunities for our people.
Explore the pipeline at finance.gov.ng/projectsniger…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President @NGRPresident @NigeriaGov
.@FinMinNigeria .@cenbank @WorldBankAfrica @WorldBankGroup
The @WorldBankGroup is helping mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private financing for #Nigeria, combining policy reform, investment platforms, risk mitigation, and commercial financing.
Read more: worldbank.org/en/news/featur…
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
More people are now tweeting about fake drugs, fake drinks, fake beverages, and fake products generally; and calling out NAFDAC to do more. My job is done.
For months I tweeted about this madness. “Someone is paying him to tweet about fake products.” “Na gig nau.”
We have made progress! Long may it last and hopefully, we will experience a radical transformation on that issue. #SayNoToFakeDrugs #SayNoToFakeDrinks #SayNoToFakeProducts
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
Thank you, Lagos!
Highlights from NSEP, where about 1,000 beneficiaries received NASENI solutions and hands-on training in POP installation and Electrical Maintenance.
Thank you @femigbaja, @honfaleke, @IIOlorunnimbe and all stakeholders for the support.
Building skills. Improving livelihoods. Creating sustainable opportunities.
#NASENI #NSEP #InfinitePossibilities
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
Again, there is a FAKE DRUGS & DRINKS pandemic in Nigeria! FAKE DRUGS manufacturers are killing your mothers and fathers slowly!
There is a FAKE BABY FOOD pandemic in Nigeria! FAKE BABY FOOD manufacturers are poisoning your babies slowly!
YOU are being poisoned slowly. Don’t let them kill you. Support the advocacy against fake drugs and fake drinks! #SayNoToFakeDrugs #SayNoToFakeBeverages #SayNoToFakeProducts
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
While Nigeria slept, they stood guard.
When they returned, Nigeria stood for them.
A nation’s gratitude. A soldier’s honour. 🇳🇬
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
The re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration.
I called Governor Ademola Adeleke @AAdeleke_01 earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him.
I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years. Now that he has won, Governor Adeleke must unite the people of Osun State and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress, regardless of the political choices they made at the election.
I salute the courage and discipline displayed by other contestants in the election. Their participation deepened and enriched our country’s democratic culture. The outcome of the election reflects the will of the people and is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our land.
I must also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies for conducting a peaceful and transparent election that produced a clear winner.
May our democracy continue to thrive and be strengthened
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
KIDNAPPED STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN OYO STATE RESCUED FOLLOWING, SURGICAL INTENSE AND WELL COORDINATED OPERATIONS IN OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY
1. Following an intelligence-led carefully planned and executed operations, on 10 July 2026, troops of the Nigerian Army, led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, *Major General CR Nnebeife*, in collaboration with special units from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) specifically the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC),the Defence Headquarters with Special Forces elements from the Nigerian Army, Navy the Air Force and the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies as well as local vigilantes/hunters/Amotekuns, in a well coordinated operation rescued a total of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on 15 May 2026.
2. The operations, which lasted for more than a month, focused on identifying the terrorists kingpins that masterminded the kidnapping, bursting and dismantling their networks and logistics links, including their informants and hideouts located within the Old Oyo National Park Forest, Oyo State.
3. As part of the operations, multiple arrests were made within Oyo State and in other locations across some States in the Country. These arrests completely disorganized the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led the terrorist group to *unconditionally release* the pupils and teachers. Further operations are to be conducted.
4. It suffices to note that the operations were carefully planned and executed to avoid collateral damages and to equally ensure that the innocent children and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces.
5. The pupils and teachers are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital and will be handed over to the Oyo State Government in due course so as to be reunited with their families.
6. The GOC 2 Division wish to on behalf of all the participating agencies most sincerely and respectfully thank and appreciate His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the Strategic Guidance, Support and for all the provisions that made the operations a huge success.
7. The GOC also wishes to once again thank the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and indeed the good people of the State for their continous support to security agencies especially during the trying period.
8. The GOC also appreciates the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Hon Minster of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs, Inspector General of Police and the Directors General DSS and NIA as well as Heads of other Security Agencies for their support and for the opportunity to relate directly with all the security agencies to ensure a seamless coordination and execution of the operations.
9. We sincerely thank the various media houses and indeed the entire Nigeria populace for their support, understanding and for having faith in the security architecture of the Nation. We urge all to remain vigilant and continue to support all security agencies by providing timely and credible information that would assist in the ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and properties across Nigeria.
DANJUMA JONAH DANJUMA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director
2 Division Army Public Relations
10 July 2026
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
Tonight, our nation has reason to give thanks.
The children and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State have been rescued by our security forces, alive and unharmed. No ransom was paid. No concession was made.
I salute every officer and operative whose courage, discipline, and professionalism made this possible.
To those who seek to spread fear through terror, know that the Nigerian state will pursue you relentlessly. We will protect our people, defend our communities, and never relent until peace and security prevail across our country.
BOLA AHMED TINUBU
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
I support this move, provided Nigeria has the institutional and regulatory capacity to influence how these global technology companies operate within our jurisdiction. “President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria over allegations of anti-competitive conduct and the unauthorized use of news content produced by Nigerian media organizations.” tekedia.com/tinubu-orders-pr…
This directive represents Nigeria's most significant regulatory intervention yet in the relationship between global digital platforms, AI companies, and the country's media industry. It aligns with a growing international effort to ensure that technology companies fairly compensate news publishers whose content powers search engines, social media feeds, digital advertising, and increasingly, AI systems.
Why do I consider this important? One of the persistent challenges Nigerian publishers face is the significant discount applied to Nigerian internet traffic. A click originating from New York may generate twenty cents, while a comparable click from Lagos could generate only one cent, or even less. The disparity goes beyond geography. Over time, publishers have also experienced rising impression requirements. What once required 1,000 impressions to earn a modest return may now require 10,000 or more, and those thresholds can increase dramatically from year to year with little transparency.
Certainly, advertising economics are influenced by supply and demand, and markets with abundant inventory generally command lower prices. But that explanation is insufficient when many of these same technology companies continue to report record revenues and profits while publishers in emerging markets bear increasingly unfavorable economics.
The consequence is visible across Nigeria's digital media landscape. Publishers are forced to display more advertisements, increasing page clutter and degrading the user experience, simply to compensate for declining yields. Readers suffer, publishers struggle, while the platforms continue to capture a disproportionate share of the digital advertising value chain.
I do not underestimate the difficulty of this undertaking. Nigeria may not possess sufficient leverage on its own to fundamentally reshape the global business models of companies such as Meta, Google, and other large technology firms. Nevertheless, it is important that the country asserts a principle: Nigerian publishers create value, and that value deserves fair recognition and compensation.
Even if the immediate outcome is modest, establishing that principle matters. It signals that Nigeria expects a more balanced digital ecosystem, one where innovation thrives, but creators of content are not permanently disadvantaged.
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
30 MAJOR MILESTONES REACHED IN THE HEALTH SECTOR OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS BY THE ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
14-year-old Ekiti student wins 2026 African Spelling Bee
In a remarkable achievement for Nigeria, 14-year-old Adeolu Oluwadamilola Ooreofe from Ekiti State has emerged champion of the 2026 African Spelling Bee in the Junior Category.
The competition, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, featured contestants from over 20 African countries, including South Africa, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Malawi.
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AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
PRESIDENT TINUBU BEGINS HISTORIC STATE VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM TOMORROW
President Bola Tinubu begins a historic state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday to be accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. They are expected to depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17th for the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy indicates King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18th to Thursday, March 19th 2026.
The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom share a deep history of ties and a special bond. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
While at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties will invite the President and the First Lady to view a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection related to Nigeria. Later, the King and the President will hold private discussions and meet with organisations engaged in interfaith dialogue, both nationally and internationally.
The Royal Family will host a State Banquet in honour of the Nigerian guests in the evening.
It adds, President Tinubu will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, which will lead to expanded bilateral engagement between senior officials of the two countries. The meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
President Tinubu is expected to witness the signing of the landmark £746 million financing deal between the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Federal Ministry of Finance to support the refurbishment of two of Nigeria's major national maritime infrastructure - the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
The President will be the guest of honour at the Nigerian Modernism exhibition, showcasing modern arts and culture, and will also attend a reception with Nigerian and British business leaders and the diaspora community.
Members of the President’s entourage include: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole.
Others are: Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
President Tinubu will return to the country at the conclusion of the State Visit.
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
Nigeria Advances Plans to Democratise Dollar Savings and Investments
The Federal Government of Nigeria is exploring new ways to make foreign-currency savings and investments more accessible to everyday Nigerians, including those in the diaspora, as part of broader efforts to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen domestic capital markets.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, recently met with Jishike Holdings Limited and Libeara, Standard Chartered’s digital assets arm, to review proposals aimed at widening participation in Nigeria’s domestic dollar investment programme, building on strong investor interest in the country’s inaugural offering last year.
The initiative is designed to lower barriers to entry, encourage mass savings, and unlock retail participation in formal investment products, while maintaining a strong focus on investor protection, regulatory alignment, and long-term economic stability.
The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to innovative financing approaches that support domestic resource mobilisation and empower Nigerians to participate more directly in the country’s growth story.
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
With profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of Lent and Ramadan.
This year, Lent and Ramadan begin on the same day. This is not a common occurrence, and it reminds us that as a people of faith, we share a lot in common and are one people under God.
For Christians, the Lenten season is a time for fasting, abstinence, and penitence, following Jesus Christ's example in the wilderness before His crucifixion, which brought salvation to mankind.
For Muslims, Ramadan is a hallowed season that reflects total submission to God Almighty and His command of sacrifice, devotion, service, and communal love and giving. It marks one of the five pillars of Islam. Beyond the obligatory fasting, Ramadan calls for deep spiritual reflection in obedience to Islam's injunctions.
As a nation and as a people, I urge us, as we embark on these important observances, to ensure good neighbourliness, promote peace, unity, and stability, and pray for the progress and security of our nation.
Let us live by the good precepts of our faiths and be honourable in our duty to God and fellow humans.
I pray that the lessons, blessings, and joys of these sacred seasons abide with us always.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria
February 18, 2026
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
Computer scientist develops Yoruba learning app, KoEDE dlvr.it/TQvxGV
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
I have been screaming “Omo!!” in disbelief!
Nigeria has left me in total shock!
WITHOUT LEAVING MY HOUSE, PASSPORT WAS PRODUCED IN TWO DAYS AND DELIVERED TO MY DOOR! 😱
Here’s the gist. I randomly realized that the Nigerian passport of someone VERY CLOSE to me was expiring in a few months time and we needed to get it renewed ASAP. So I took on the responsibility to get it done.
I started contacting a few folks to see if they had any “connect” at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC or the Consulate in Atlanta, GA, because I’ve always dreaded the thoughts of renewing a Nigerian passport due to many gory stories I’ve heard about the process.🥶
Anyways, I got a few advice on what to do/some connects as well. But what stood out to me? A couple of folks said they renewed their passports without leaving their houses and got it done and sent to them in 1-3 months. Ehn!! Of course I’ve read some good stories online but as with our dear Nigeria - “seeing is believing.”😏
After much agitation, fear and doubt, we decided to use the contactless renewal system.
We filled the application online, took the biometrics with our phone, uploaded a passport photograph and boom!
Payment time! I was like “God Abeg o - I no get time to go fight with anybody for that office o” 😣🤣
We paid $230 for booklet fee and $100 for contactless fee (PS: there’s a $50 money order to be paid too). We sent the old passport to the Nigerian Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia and USPS showed that it arrived there 3 days later.
After some days, I went to check the tracking number, it was still processing but no sign of the new booklet being shipped to me yet.
Yesterday! I checked the application online portal, to my surprise, it was on the last step. I saw:
“✅ Passport Produced, Ready for Collection” and last step
“✅Passport Issued/Collected”…
I didn’t believe it and I told myself it must be an error because that was way too quick 😂
was like ahh! Let me check the USPS Mail Tracking code first … Lo and behold! It showed that the Passport will be delivered to my house that same day by evening.
I first shouted “What!!” “How”! I was in disbelief because it was too fast and too hassle-free to be true! Something that you’d need to pay bri^e and wait almost for eternity to get? And now, it’s showing I will get it so quickly without leaving my house or paying anyone?
Wait for the biggest shocker! Being curious, I checked the tracking history, and I saw that the passport was produced in only 2 DAYS after my shipped file of money order and old passport arrived the Atlanta Consulate and on the third day it was given to USPS to send to my house. And USPS delivered the old and new passports to my house safely, as seen in the photo.
So, I know we’re quick to criticize Government but this is me giving you your flowers, Honourable minister, @BTOofficial and the @nigimmigration.
I hope that other public services will be as efficient as this and that bad eggs won’t spoil this good work.
Nigeria must be great! 🇳🇬
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
In 2025, the Bank of Industry @bankofindustry disbursed a historic N636 billion to more than 7,000 Nigerian enterprises, the highest annual financing in its history.
N202 billion went to agro-allied industries.
N100 billion to critical infrastructure.
N79 billion to manufacturing.
N77 billion to extractive industries.
N55 billion to services.
These are not abstract numbers. They represent factories expanding capacity, farmers linked to processors, power extended to communities, and businesses strengthened across our nation.
In a challenging global environment, Nigeria chose reform, discipline, and productive investment.
When institutions are strengthened and aligned with national priorities, Nigeria delivers. Our commitment to industrial growth is firm, and the results are measurable.
AKINWANDE OLADAYO retweeted
In line with the Renewed Hope education agenda of His Excellency President @officialABAT, GCFR,
I am proud to announce the opening of applications into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria — advancing free, skills-driven education for our youths.
Applications open on Monday 26 January 2026 via student.nabteb.gov.ng.
