MOMsSunday Revue

Tinubu welcomes AfDB’s $520m investment on Nigeria’s Agro-Processing Zones African Development Bank (AFDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said the bold initiatives of President Bola Tinubu have repositioned Nigerian economy in three weeks. Akinwumi, who met the president in Paris, said the bold initiatives which include removal of fuel subsidy and harmonisation of exchange rates stimulated appetite of investors from different parts of the world.   “I commend the President’s foresight, boldness and determination for macroeconomic policy direction by removing the fuel subsidy,’’ he said, “No bird can fly with its wings tied behind. All those steps are signals investors like.’’   He said the bank would support the economic policies of the new administration in Nigeria, that had placed the people first in development targets. Speaking to Dr. Adesina, President Tinubu said he welcomes with great joy the investment of $520 million in specialised agro-processing zones by the Afri

Demolitions in Alaba, Lagos:   No cause for alarm In these days of citizens’ journalism, sensationalism, fake news, and all, it is good to be cautious in accepting everything we hear or read about. There is no cause for alarm about the demolitions in Alaba, Lagos!   Take it from Ohanaeze Ndigbo!! The latest statement from Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says “Since the disturbing news broke out, we have made investigations in order to establish the true state of affairs.   One of the reliable sources, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, Member, Lagos State Market Advisory Council and President Ndigbo-Amaka Progressive Market Association, stated that 'the Lagos State Environment and Development Authority has been issuing warnings as regards the obstruction of some water ways'. Ukatu added: 'all that happened at Alaba and the emergency visit by the state government officials were directly about those blocking the free flow

S T O P   P R E S S Key highlights of President Tinubu’s address today (Pardon!  Our sincere apologies to you not seeing us yesterday due to technology glitches.  Glad to be with you today)   In his maiden Democracy Day address to Nigerians, President Tinubu acknowledged the hardship being faced by Nigerians in the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal.  He, however, promised to reward the citizens for their sacrifices by investing in education, regular power supply, healthcare, transportation infrastructure, and other public utilities that will improve their quality of life.   See other key highlights below:   1.0  Democracy must not be taken for granted President Buhari called on Nigerians not to take the country’s democracy for granted. He also asked the citizens to forever jealously guard and protect the independence struggle like a precious jewel. Tinubu said the country has traversed the dark, thorny path of dictatorship before and those who experienced it can readi