Nigeria: Mid-Term - Tinubu Lists Achievements, Acknowledges Nigerians' Pains
- On May 29, 2025, Nigeria marked the mid-term of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration at the federal government headquarters in Abuja.
- Tinubu assumed office amid severe economic challenges and security concerns, prompting sweeping reforms including subsidy removal and currency unification.
- Despite notable infrastructure projects, increased youth and women's inclusion, and fiscal improvements, persistent insecurity and rising cost of living continue to affect many Nigerians.
- Experts report progress with GDP growth at 3.4% in 2024 and over $8 billion investment, yet some critics warn of democratic erosion and socioeconomic hardships, as Omoyele Sowore stated, "There is nothing to evaluate."
- The administration pledged to sustain reforms and improve governance but faces pressure to translate policies into tangible benefits amid security and economic challenges ahead of 2027 elections.
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Progress or democratic decline? Mixed reactions trail Tinubu's 2 years in office
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks two years in office, a mix of cautious praise and harsh criticism from civic leaders and political commentators paints a complex picture of Nigeria's governance under his watch. From modest strides in youth and women's inclusion to accusations of rising authoritarianism and worsening insecurity, Tinubu’s administration remains deeply polarising. Youth and Women Inclusion: A Flicker of Hope Hamzat Lawal, activ…
Mix reactions trail Tinubu’s two years in office as reforms hit northerners
On May 29 (today) the nation pauses to reflect on the mid-term mark of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Two years in, the sweeping economic and structural reforms introduced under his leadership have left Northern Nigeria at a crossroads—grappling with hardship, yet clinging to hope for a better future. From Northwest to NorthEast, the verdict is not unanimous. While some hail the reforms as forward-thinking and necessary, others fe…
2 years after, putting Tinubu on the scale - Daily Trust
Experts and stakeholders across key sectors in Nigeria, including security, economy, and agriculture, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use the midpoint of his administration to reassess ongoing policies and take concrete steps to deliver tangible benefits to Nigerians. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu’s economic reforms—particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange mar…
Cardinal in Nigeria Advocates for “inclusive governance” to Resolve Country’s Challenges
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive and people-centered approach to governance, warning that the worsening economic and security conditions in Nigeria risk further alienating citizens and destabilizing the country. In an interview with ACI Africa on the sidelines of the 2025 Communications Week (COMWEEK) public lecture organized by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Cardinal Onaiyek…
2 Years After the Fuel Subsidy: Who Wins and Who Loses?
In the 730 days since President Bola Tinubu cut Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, the Treasury has booked a ₦3.9 trillion windfall, but the price of a 12.5 kg cooking-gas cylinder has jumped more than 100 %, and petrol that once cost ₦190 now sells for as high as ₦905 per litre.With the proclamation of ‘’Subsidy is … The post 2 Years After the Fuel Subsidy: Who Wins and Who Loses? appeared first on Business Elites Africa.
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