President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. The President's trip was initially intended to be a brief working vacation, but it has been extended to allow him to attend to some pressing matters.
Meanwhile, Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, has confirmed that the group's fertiliser business will be listed on the stock market in 2028. Dangote made the announcement while joking about the viral "board meeting" calls from Nigerians who recently bought shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The listing of the fertiliser business is expected to be a major milestone for the Dangote Group, which has been expanding its operations in various sectors.
Human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has disclosed that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, agreed to vouch for activist Sunday Igboho's conduct to enable him to return home for his mother's burial. Igboho had been in exile but was able to return to Nigeria after Governor Abiodun provided a guarantee for his behaviour. This development has been seen as a positive step towards resolving the issues surrounding Igboho's return.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced disciplinary action against a staff member for extorting unsuspecting candidates. The staff member was terminated after an investigation revealed that they had been engaging in corrupt practices. JAMB has been working to improve its processes and ensure that candidates are not subjected to exploitation.
JAMB has also introduced a process for candidates who have lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses. The board has reviewed its policy to allow candidates to update their details through a controlled process. This move is aimed at ensuring that candidates are not disadvantaged due to circumstances beyond their control.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that his major political priority remains securing the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the statement while defending the "rainbow coalition," a political alliance that has been formed to support the President's re-election bid.
The developments in Nigeria's politics and business sectors have been closely watched by stakeholders. President Tinubu's extended vacation and the Dangote Group's plans to list its fertiliser business on the stock market are significant events that are expected to have an impact on the country's economy and politics. The various announcements and developments are a reminder of the ongoing efforts to improve governance and economic growth in Nigeria.
Key points
- President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend.
- Dangote Group plans to list its fertiliser business on the stock market in 2028.
- JAMB has introduced a process for candidates who have lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses.
