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Be Productive, Patronise Made-in-Nigeria Goods, Tinubu Calls on Nigerians

Be Productive, Patronise Made-in-Nigeria Goods, Tinubu Calls on Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to be productive, innovative and enterprising.

Speaking in a national broadcast to celebrate the country’s Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the president admonished Nigerians to be producers and not consumers.

He urged Nigerians to embark on farming and build factories, patronise ‘made-in-Nigeria’ goods and pay “our taxes”.

The president said: “The Federal Government will continue to do its part to fix the plumbing in our economy. Now, we must all turn on the taps of productivity, innovation and enterprise, just like the Ministry of Interior has done with our travel passports, by quickening the processing.

“In this regard, I urge the sub-national entities to join us in nation-building. Let us be a nation of producers, not just consumers. Let us farm our land and build factories to process our produce. Let us patronise ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ goods. I say Nigeria first. Let us pay our taxes.”

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President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to be productive, innovative and enterprising. Speaking in a national broadcast to celebrate the country’s Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the president admonished Nigerians

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FG Investing in Digital, Creative Enterprises Programme, Says Tinubu

FG Investing in Digital, Creative Enterprises Programme, Says Tinubu

President Tinubu has said his administration is investing in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme for the youths, adding that the Bank of Industry (BoI) is driving the programme, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency and the Islamic Development Bank.

He said the initiative is at the cusp of implementation, stressing that over the last two years, the Federal Government has collaborated with its partners to launch the programme, supporting “our young builders and dreamers in the technology and creative sectors”.

In a national broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s Independence anniversary on Wednesday, the president said: “Under our Renewed Hope Agenda, we promised to build a Nigeria where every young person, regardless of background, has an equitable opportunity to access a better future—thus, the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme.

“The Bank of Industry is driving the programme, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and the Islamic Development Bank.

“This initiative is at the cusp of implementation. Over the last two years, we have collaborated with our partners to launch the programme, supporting our young builders and dreamers in the technology and creative sectors.”

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President Tinubu has said his administration is investing in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme for the youths, adding that the Bank of Industry (BoI) is driving the programme, in

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Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youths to Dream Big

Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youths to Dream Big

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s youth to continue to dream big, saying they are “the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country”.

The president, in a national broadcast on Wednesday to mark the country’s Independence anniversary, urged them to conquer more territories in their various fields of science, technology, sports and the art and creative sector.

According to him, “You are the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country. You must continue to dream big, innovate and conquer more territories in your various fields of science, technology, sports and the art and creative sector.

“Our administration, through policies and funding, will continue to give you wings to fly sky-high. We created NELFUND to support students with loans for their educational pursuits. Approximately 510,000 students across 36 states and the FCT have benefited from this initiative, covering 228 higher institutions. As of September 10, the total loan disbursed was N99.5 billion, while the upkeep allowance stood at N44.7 billion.”

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President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s youth to continue to dream big, saying they are “the future and the greatest assets of this blessed country”. The president, in a

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Tinubu: FG Committed to Enhanced Security, Improved Economic Growth, Performance

Tinubu: FG Committed to Enhanced Security, Improved Economic Growth, Performance

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhance the country’s security and ensure the nation’s economy experiences improved growth and performance.

Speaking on Wednesday during a national broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the president said: “We are working diligently to enhance national security, ensuring our economy experiences improved growth and performance.

“The officers and men of our armed forces and other security agencies are working tirelessly and making significant sacrifices to keep us safe. They are winning the war against terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes.

“We see their victories in their blood and sweat to stamp out Boko Haram terror in the North-east, IPOB/ESN terror in the South-east and banditry and kidnapping. We must continue to celebrate their gallantry and salute their courage on behalf of a grateful nation.”

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President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhance the country’s security and ensure the nation’s economy experiences improved growth and performance. Speaking on Wednesday during a national broadcast

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In Independence Day Address, Tinubu Lists His Administration’s Achievements

In Independence Day Address, Tinubu Lists His Administration’s Achievements

President Bola Tinubu seized the occasion of the 65th independence anniversary to list the achievements of his 28 months’ administration to the nation in his national broadcast.

In his address to the nation, aired Wednesday morning on TV and radio stations, The President said: “In the last two years of our administration, we have achieved 12 remarkable economic milestones as a result of the implementation of our sound fiscal and monetary policies:

i. We have attained a record-breaking increase in non-oil revenue, achieving the 2025 target by August with over N20 trillion. In September 2025 alone, we raised N3.65 trillion, 411% higher than the amount raised in May 2023.

ii. We have restored Fiscal Health: Our debt service-to-revenue ratio has been significantly reduced from 97% to below 50%. We have paid down the infamous “Ways and Means” advances that threatened our economic stability and triggered inflation. Following the removal of the corrupt petroleum subsidy, we have freed up trillions of Naira for targeted investment in the real economy and social programmes for the most vulnerable, as well as all tiers of government.

iii. We have a stronger foreign Reserve position than three years ago. Our external reserves increased to $42.03 billion this September—the highest since 2019.

iv. Our tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to 13.5 per cent from less than 10 per cent. The ratio is expected to increase further when the new tax law takes effect in January. The tax law is not about increasing the burden on existing taxpayers but about expanding the base to build the Nigeria we deserve and providing tax relief to low-income earners.

v. We are now a Net Exporter: Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus for five consecutive quarters. We are now selling more to the world than we are buying, a fundamental shift that strengthens our currency and creates jobs at home. Nigeria’s trade surplus increased by 44.3% in Q2 2025 to ₦7.46 trillion ($4.74 billion), the largest in about three years. Goods manufactured in Nigeria and exported jumped by 173%. Non-oil exports, as a component of our export trade, now represent 48 per cent, compared to oil exports, which account for 52 per cent. This signals that we are diversifying our economy and foreign exchange sources outside oil and gas.

vi. Oil production rebounded to 1.68 million barrels per day from barely one million in May 2023. The increase occurred due to improved security, new investments, and better stakeholder management in the Niger Delta. Furthermore, the country has made notable advancements by refining PMS domestically for the first time in four decades. It has also established itself as the continent’s leading exporter of aviation fuel.

vii. The Naira has stabilised from the turbulence and volatility witnessed in 2023 and 2024. The gap between the official rate and the unofficial market has reduced substantially, following FX reforms and fresh capital and remittance inflows. The multiple exchange rates, which fostered corruption and arbitrage, are now part of history. Additionally, our currency rate against the dollar is no longer determined by fluctuations in crude oil prices.

viii. Under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians, N330 billion has been disbursed to eight million households, many of whom have received either one or two out of the three tranches of the N25,000 each.

ix. Coal mining recovered dramatically from a 22% decline in Q1 to 57.5% growth in Q2, becoming one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sectors. The solid mineral sector is now pivotal in our economy, encouraging value-added production of minerals extracted from our soil.

x. The administration is expanding transport infrastructure across the country, covering rail, roads, airports, and seaports. Rail and water transport grew by over 40% and 27%, respectively. The 284-kilometre Kano-Kastina-Maradi Standard Gauge rail project and the Kaduna-Kano rail line are nearing completion. Work is progressing well on the legacy Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Highway. The Federal Executive Council recently approved $3 billion to complete the Eastern Rail Project.

xi. The world is taking notice of our efforts. Sovereign credit rating agencies have upgraded their outlook for Nigeria, recognising our improved economic fundamentals. Our stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, rising from an all-share index of 55,000 points in May 2003 to 142,000 points as of September 26, 2025.

xii. At its last MPC meeting, the Central Bank slashed interest rates for the first time in five years, expressing confidence in our country’s macroeconomic stability.”

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President Bola Tinubu seized the occasion of the 65th independence anniversary to list the achievements of his 28 months’ administration to the nation in his national broadcast. In his address