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Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Strengthening Economic Ties With South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after co-chairing the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in South Africa.
The event, which he led alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation between the two countries.
The presidential jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 9:10 pm, where Tinubu was warmly welcomed by key government officials and dignitaries.
Among those present were the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Peter Opara.
The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, established in 1999, is a strategic platform designed to enhance the relationship between Africa’s two largest economies.
This year’s session featured discussions across eight critical sectors: political consultations, consular and migration affairs, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.
These sectors were addressed through working groups tasked with identifying challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
A highlight of the meeting was the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements by officials from both nations.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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