Tag: Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria’s Buhari asks lawmakers to approve $5.5BN in foreign loans

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has sought approval from lawmakers in the upper chamber of parliament for $5.5 billion of foreign borrowing, according to a letter read in the Senate on…

Economic inequality lies behind growing calls for secession in Nigeria

Omolade Adunbi | University of Michigan The rise of ethnic and religious nationalism in Nigeria in the last decade has led to such high levels of tension that it’s prompted people…

Op-Ed: Harnessing tech innovation for the SDGs – Leaving no-one behind

Bold and unconventional steps are required to harness technology and innovation for the SDGs.

Buhari to address UN general assembly today

Buhari heads to New York for UN General Assembly

Ghanaian president visits Buhari

Nigerian president chairs first cabinet meeting since return from medical leave

ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired his first cabinet meeting since returning from sick leave in Britain this month. Buhari returned to Nigeria on Aug. 19…

How can small businesses position for Nigeria’s economic recovery

Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari: Urgent Message on the State of Healthcare in Nigeria

Your Excellency, After the signing of the Appropriation Act on 12th June, 2017, the Nigerian Health Sector Reform Coalition conducted an analysis of the Federal Government’s resource allocation to the…

Nigeria’s Buhari delighted that economy is improving

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, back at the helm after prolonged sick-leave, said he was delighted by the way Africa’s biggest economy was improving after briefings from ministers and the central…

Nigeria urged to improve its military effectiveness

West Africa’s top stories: Buhari returns, NBA 2017 conference

Nigeria’s first cabinet meeting after Buhari’s return cancelled

Buhari returned to Nigeria on Saturday after travelling to Britain on May 7 for an unspecified illness.

Nigerian president returns following extended sick leave

The return of Nigeria’s president

Nigeria’s President Buhari addresses his nation after 3 months medical leave, this is what he had to say

In a televised speech, broadcast two days after his return on Saturday, Buhari said he followed events in Nigeria on a daily basis during his absence and was concerned by discussions over the possible dissolution of the country.

Nigeria's Buhari sends 2017 draft budget framework for Senate approval

Nigeria’s Buhari “feels ready to go home”

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said he feels ready to return home from medical leave in Britain, and is awaiting his doctor’s permission, a presidency statement said on Saturday. Buhari’s…

Nigerian Senate backs plans to reduce power of presidency

Nigeria’s upper house of parliament backed a series of constitutional amendments on Wednesday that could weaken the presidency and boost the legislature, the latest twist in a two-year power struggle…

Nigerian investors cautious as capital inflow continues to decline

Nigeria releases first photo of ailing president in almost 80 days

Nigeria released a photograph of President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, the first in almost three months after he left the country on May 7 for medical leave in Britain. In…

Nigeria releases first photo of ailing president

Buhari overtures suggest imminent cabinet appointments

Nigeria’s Buhari recovering fast, will return soon: VP, Osinbajo

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is recuperating fast and will return home shortly, his deputy said on Wednesday after visiting the head of state in London where he has been…

Kenyan President snubs election crisis meeting

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