FG apologises for Tinubu’s ‘first African President to ring NASDAQ closing bell’ error

FG apologises for Tinubu’s ‘first African President to ring NASDAQ closing bell’ error

The Federal Government apologised on Friday for saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the first African President to ring the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ) closing bell.

Why Tinubu's historic closing bell ringing at NASDAQ holds great significance [EXPLAINER]

Tinubu took advantage of the historical moment to cast out fears and doubts they may have in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, September 21, 2023, rang the bell at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatics Quotation System (NASDAQ), becoming the first president of an African nation to do so. NASDAQ is the second major U.S. stock exchange known for its electronic trading platform and focus on tech companies. In this arti…

The Presidency Retracts Claim That Tinubu Was the First African Leader to Ring NASDAQ Bell

The presidency of Nigeria has retracted its previous claim that President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the closing bell at the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock exchange. The claim was made by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, after Tinubu performed the act on September 11 at the invitation of the United States Chamber of Commerce. However, it …

Presidency Apologises For Tinubu's 'First African President To Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell' Error

The Presidency has issued an official apology following the recent NASDAQ bell-ringing ceremony, where President Bola Tinubu was initially hailed as the first African leader to participate in this prestigious tradition.   It has been revealed that a former African leader had previously rung the bell at NASDAQ, debunking the initial claim of Tinubu’s historic achievement.   According to a terse statement by the State House Media and Publicity Uni…