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The Presidency has defended the 50% hike in tariff approval granted to telecommunications operators by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), saying it was necessary to keep the telecom industry viable. 
The Nigerian Presidency announced that an estimated N5.4 trillion in savings from subsidy removal in 2024 is being directed towards infrastructure and social intervention programs aimed at benefiting all tiers of government and enhancing Nigerians’ quality of life.  
The presidency has hinted that the Dangote refinery and the other local refineries will be game changers and provide some relief in the country's current fuel supply crisis.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed that the first set of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is ready for deployment and launch ahead of the Tinubu administration’s first anniversary on May 29.
Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has said that the 2023 national budget allocated a significant 97% of revenue to debt servicing, leaving minimal funds for capital projects, thus reducing potential growth and job opportunities. 
The Presidency plans to spend about N61.29 billion on renovating and constructing buildings as well as N6.82 billion for buying vehicles, according to the proposed 2024 budget.
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has officially declared his interest to contest for the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria.
Presidency has approved the release of funding for the first part of Phase 1 of the PPI, to kick-off the pre-engineering and concession financing workstreams.
The Presidency and the Ministry of Finance have sparked confusion about the implementation date of the newly signed Finance Bill.
The pictures of President of AfDB Dr Akinwunmi Adesina at the 45th G7 summit alongside world leaders have generated wild reactions.
Atiku Abubakar has picked Peter Obi as his running mate for the 2019 General election.