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Tinubu Says Nigerians Should Not Be Poor and Promises Support for Small Businesses
President Bola Tinubu has stressed that Nigeria has no excuse for poverty, reaffirming his administration’s drive to boost Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation.
Speaking at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar through Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu pointed out that the country is blessed with vast human talent and abundant natural resources. Also, he noted that Cross River’s fertile soil gives it the ability to cultivate nearly any crop, adding that the state stands to benefit greatly from the Federal Government’s plan to plant 100 million oil palm trees, the highest in the country.
Tinubu explained that since taking office, his government has been working to ensure easy access to capital while supporting businesses that can shape the future of jobs, skills, and industries. He praised the Cross River Government for setting up a modern communication and technology hub for MSMEs, describing it as a step in line with global digital trends.
According to him, the hub will provide entrepreneurs with affordable high-speed internet, modern tools, and collaborative spaces to learn, innovate, and reach wider markets. From the market woman in Ikom to the furniture maker in Calabar and the fashion designer in Ogoja, Ugep, or Odukpani, Tinubu said digital access opens endless opportunities.
Finally, he emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about giving loans or grants, but about building a complete ecosystem that offers infrastructure and nurtures creativity so that small businesses can flourish.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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