Tinubu’s Reforms Steering Nigeria Towards Steady Economic Recovery — FG
Nigeria’s economy is on the path to recovery, thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping reforms across key sectors, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving members and newly elected executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Idris said the administration’s policies are beginning to yield positive results despite persistent challenges.
“The economy is not yet where we want it to be, but there is visible, steady progress,” he noted. “The President has repeatedly said we’re turning the corner. It’s not yet El-dorado, yes—but it would be unfair to say there’s no improvement at all.”
He cited the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates as bold reforms already impacting the nation positively, adding that international rating agencies have begun to acknowledge Nigeria’s economic trajectory with improved rankings.
Highlighting the administration’s social investment efforts, the Minister revealed that about 300,000 Nigerian students are currently benefitting from the newly launched Students Loan Scheme—covering both tuition and living expenses.
“This deliberate policy means that hundreds of thousands of students who might have dropped out or never enrolled can now pursue their education. It’s a historic milestone,” Idris said.
On security, he affirmed that the government is intensifying efforts to tackle violent crime nationwide, with significant wins recorded in recent months.
He urged the media to support the Armed Forces by focusing on their sacrifices and successes rather than giving prominence to the activities of criminals. “Media narratives should not glorify bandits or
