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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has parleyed global investors in Paris, France, placing much emphasis on transparency and fiscal discipline, while explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria's strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said that Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record that reinforced the country's ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030.  Oyedele emphasised the government's near-term priorities of translating reforms into results for the Nigerian people. He also pledged to publish quarterly financial data. The Director General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha assured investors of the government’s responsible approach to debt financing and its focus on sustainable debt management.  The investors were from Citibank and France's ...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to embark on a 13-day trip to Kenya, Rwanda and France.  He will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to the three nations. Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week.  Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit focuses on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, restructuring of global financing architecture, and climate action.  President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11 to 12, will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic. The summit, with the theme: "Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth", will provide a high-level platform for African leaders and their French coun...