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The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has pledged stronger collaboration between the Ministry of Steel Development and the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial growth and unlock the full potential of the nation’s mining and steel sectors. Prince Audu made the pledge while delivering his Ministerial Address at the 10th Edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Abuja, with the theme “Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance.” He commended the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for the bold reforms undertaken in the sector, which have strengthened transparency, improved oversight, and contributed to the nation’s GDP growth. The Minister outlined the progress made by the Ministry of Steel Development over the past two years, noting that the Ministry is targeting the production of 10 million tonnes of liquid steel by 2030 and the creation of ove...

By Tunde Rahman. Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the last presidential election, both of them had first collaborated across boundaries and different political parties several years ago to the present, when they are working together at the helm of Nigerian affairs. President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima continue to march on in harmony and deep partnership. Their relationship is borne of mutual respect and trust and fired by patriotic zeal and the need to promote democracy, good governance, and economic development. That bond has continued to wax stronger. I do not feign any knowledge regarding the exact time the two leaders encountered each other. It’s on record, however, that both worked together, alongside other like minds, to merge the legacy parties that eventually formed the APC in 2014. Indeed, the torchbearers of the merger were President Tinubu – leading the defunct Action Congress...

  In September 2024, President Tinubu approved the award of a contract worth $117.83 million and N28.43 billion for the procurement of tractors, machinery, spare parts and other agricultural equipment for the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM). The contract included signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American firm John Deere to supply Nigeria with approximately 2,000 tractors annually over the next five years, with the first batch now delivered.  The agricultural equipment launched by Tinubu under the programme include: 2000 tractors  9,072 implements 500 80HP tractor 2 wheel drive 500 80HP tractor 4 wheel drive 500 90HP 2 wheel drive 500 90HP 4 wheel drive 58 Disc Ploughs 330 Disc Harrows 174 Disc Ridgers 294 Tractor Trailers 84 Seed Drills 64 800 L Boom Sprayers 10 Combine Harvesters 2533 Sets of Spare Parts - Nigerian Affairs Journal

  In a compelling recent interview, Dele Alake..veteran journalist and Minister of Solid Minerals Development,defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's legacy in the historic June 12, 1993 elections. Responding to claims by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, who alleged that Tinubu supported the annulment of the election, Alake dismissed the statement as “historically dishonest” and “blatant falsehood.” Alake, a first-hand participant in the events that shaped Nigeria’s democratic struggle, recalled how Tinubu was among the earliest and most active defenders of MKO Abiola’s presidential mandate. From his central role in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) primaries,where he was instrumental in persuading Atiku Abubakar to step down for Abiola,to leading protest planning, fundraising, and logistical coordination, Tinubu's contributions were pivotal. He emphasized that Tinubu was on the ground immediately after the election annulment, organizing civil resistance and protest act...

  On June 17, 2025, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) welcomed the Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Hon. Mark Okoye II, on a working visit to the Program Director/Chief Executive, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi. The visit signals a major step forward for the South East — Nigeria’s industrial powerhouse and a key gas-producing region — as it prepares to adopt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to drive economic growth. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu] , GCFR, the South East is set to embrace cleaner, cheaper, and more sustainable energy to power its industries and communities.

  Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Nigerian Senate has screened and confirmed Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey as the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), alongside six other nominees as commissioners, paving the way for the commission to conduct the upcoming local government elections scheduled for August 9, 2025. The confirmation followed a thorough screening process during Tuesday’s plenary session, where the Senate reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  The newly confirmed RSIEC members are: Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey – Chairman   Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira – Member   Professor Arthur Nwafor – Member   Professor Godfrey Woke Mbudiogha – Member   Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaninwor – Member   Dr. (Mrs) Olive A. Bruce – Member   Professor Chidi Halliday – Member The appointments come at a critical time as RSIEC prepares to organize credible, f...