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Sincerity And Strategy: Decoding President Tinubu’s Investment Drive for Nigeria’s Prosperity
Sincerity And Strategy: Decoding President Tinubu’s Investment Drive for Nigeria’s Prosperity....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah
To attain success, fame, and financial rewards in fields like entertainment, music, or sports, diligent effort is crucial. Taking soccer, for instance, achieving greatness involves honing exceptional skills through rigorous training and continuous improvement...CONTINUE READING.
Dedication, commitment, and professionalism are equally important, contributing to a positive reputation both on and off the field.
Navigating the competitive soccer environment requires resilience, adaptability, and a mindset geared toward overcoming setbacks. Establishing connections with coaches, scouts, and peers, along with leveraging platforms like social media, enhances visibility and opens doors to opportunities such as tryouts or participation in prominent tournaments.
Staying updated on industry trends, maintaining a strong work ethic, and seeking continuous improvement are ongoing processes in the dynamic journey to success. In essence, the formula for success in soccer, as in any field, involves a combination of talent, hard work, perseverance, and strategic decision-making.
Absolutely, the same principles apply in governance. Success cannot be assured without incorporating these virtues and efforts, just as in soccer or any other field.
President Tinubu enters governance not just as a strategic political figure but also as a technocrat hailing from the international school of technocracy. His expertise is not confined to local content; it’s already global. As a result, his leadership is anticipated to be influential in the international arena, fostering mutually beneficial business collaborations.
After numerous international summits and visits from world leaders, let’s take a moment to discuss the recently concluded Saudi/Nigeria Business Roundtable in Riyadh. Here’s a highlighted benefit from this summit.
Elimination of Red Tape:President Tinubu declared the removal of bureaucratic obstacles, stating that his administration has abolished red tape, which will facilitate a smoother and more efficient process for investors.
Bold Economic Reforms: The President emphasized the initiation and execution of bold and fundamental economic reforms since taking office. These reforms aim to create a conducive environment for investment and economic growth.
Open for Business: President Tinubu unequivocally declared Nigeria as “open for business,” signaling a welcoming stance towards foreign investors and collaborations.
Commitment to Free Market Economics: The President expressed a belief in the full application of free market economics, ensuring that funds will flow easily in and out of the country. This commitment is designed to attract investors looking for a favorable economic environment.
Focus on Human Capital: President Tinubu highlighted the potential for prosperity in Nigeria, emphasizing the country’s abundant human capital. He emphasized the brilliance, education, industriousness, and passion for innovation among Nigerian youth.
Concrete Work Plan for Investments: The President committed to working with investors to develop a concrete work plan for investments in key sectors. This collaborative effort is aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of agreements reached during the investment roundtable.
Saudi Commitment to Substantial Investments: Saudi Arabia’s Trade and Investment Minister, Kahlid El-Falih, expressed the Saudi investment community’s intention to respond with substantial new investments across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Soft Infrastructural Reforms: Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister outlined plans for soft infrastructural reforms in Nigeria, focusing on the services sector. This initiative aims to streamline supply chains across sectors and enhance Nigeria’s economic and investment viability over the long term.
Launch of Nigeria-Saudi Business Council: The upcoming launch of the Nigeria-Saudi Business Council was mentioned as a significant opportunity for both countries to expand on established collaborations.
Let’s pause here for a moment and consider an analogy. Imagine yourself as a refined and handsome gentleman on a quest to find a beautiful wife. As you go about wooing different women, you realize that the approach remains consistent—a universal rhyme that you deploy with each lady.
The point being, the gains highlighted from the collaboration with Saudi Arabia bear a striking resemblance to those achieved in the various summits and meetings the president has held with world leaders. The underlying strategies seem to follow a similar pattern.
In conclusion, it is imperative for Nigerians to focus on the sincerity and the broader vision behind the president’s investment initiatives. Understanding the overarching goals and motivations behind these drives will enable a more informed and comprehensive assessment of their impact and significance for the nation.
Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Chairman and CEO of Bush Radio Academy.
Source iReporteronline.
The State Wing Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has ordered all public primary and secondary school teachers in Abuja to commence an indefinite strike from Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The union also directed parents and guardians to keep their children at home until further notice, citing unresolved welfare concerns and what it described as government inaction.
This followed a communiqué issued after an emergency SWEC meeting held in Gwagwalada, Abuja, over the weekend and signed by the state leadership of the union.
Teachers were instructed to fully comply with the strike directive and await further instructions from the union leadership, as the industrial action remains in force until their demands are addressed.
According to the communiqué, the strike became necessary after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum earlier issued to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which elapsed without a satisfactory response.
The union recalled that although previous interventions led to the suspension of an earlier strike, several key issues affecting teachers’ welfare were still unresolved.
It also expressed concern that a committee set up to address outstanding entitlements submitted its report in August 2025, but the findings have not been made public or implemented.
While acknowledging the payment of the new minimum wage and some salary arrears, the union insisted that major concerns remain unattended.
The NUT further demanded reforms in promotion processes and a review of the 2024 promotion exercise.
After what it described as unsuccessful engagements and expired deadlines, the union declared that all teachers in the FCT will remain on strike indefinitely until their demands are met.
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Emmanuel Ikubese has spoken about the breakdown of his marriage to celebrity makeup artist Anita Adetoye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The couple tied the knot in March 2020 in a widely publicised wedding that attracted attention nationwide. However, by February 2021, speculation about a split began after Ikubese deleted their wedding photos from Instagram and both parties unfollowed each other on social media.
Speaking on the Archives of Becoming Podcast, Ikubese described the end of the marriage as a painful personal setback. He said it made him deeply question himself, especially as someone who had always hoped for a stable family life.
According to him, achieving marriage had felt like a major life goal, and its collapse left him feeling as though he had failed. He added that the public nature of their wedding made the experience even more difficult, leaving him exposed and emotionally shaken.
He explained that the experience pushed him into deep reflection about his identity and life direction, describing it as a turning point that forced him to re-evaluate himself. He also noted that he could only speak from his own experience and not on behalf of his ex-wife.
Ikubese further revealed that the breakup brought him significant emotional pain and altered how he viewed life, eventually drawing him closer to his faith as he searched for answers.
“It was an identity thing. If you don’t find your identity, you always find yourself in moments like this… God needed a reset, and that was the reset for me,” he said.
“I had always desired a family… The wedding I had was very high-profile… and I just felt like I’d failed.
“It changed my life… it felt like I had to go back to God and ask, ‘Where did I miss this?’
“I was always a lost Emmanuel… fame just felt good… I didn’t even understand why I was in the industry… 2020 was just a crash.”
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has explained why he left the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his experience in the party became unbearable and forced him to move on.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made this known during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Akinbaloye, where he reflected on his time in the ruling party and his decision to exit.
Melaye said the political environment he found himself in at the time no longer aligned with his values, adding that he had to step away to reassess his direction in politics.
He compared the decision to a major personal turning point, stressing that it was not made hastily but after deep reflection on his future.
According to him, leaving the party was necessary for his personal and political survival as the situation had become difficult to manage.
He said the experience marked a significant change in his political journey, prompting him to seek a new path that better suited his beliefs and ambitions.
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