{
  "id": 4003785,
  "title": "Tinubu: Securing Lives of Nigerians Non-negotiable, Key to Nation’s Economic Ambitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/tinubu-securing-lives-of-nigerians-non-negotiable-key-to-nations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T17:54:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/28/tinubu-securing-lives-of-nigerians-non-negotiable-key-to-nations-economic-ambitions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu emphasized during the National Defence College Course 34 graduation ceremony in Abuja that national security is crucial for achieving Nigeria's economic ambitions. The administration's focus lies in stabilizing macroeconomic fundamentals, boosting local industry, and attracting foreign investment to create an environment conducive to business expansion. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reiterated that strengthening the nation's armed forces and neutralizing criminal elements, bandits, and terrorists are central to the government's priorities. He assured that the government will provide resources and institutional support for the security forces to carry out their constitutional duties. Tinubu highlighted that peace facilitates enterprise, which in turn expands citizens' stake in peace, driving stability where people can work, trade, learn, and hope. He echoed former President Goodluck Jonathan's message, stating that Africa's security increasingly depends on productive economies, regional value chains, innovation, and industries capable of employing the continent's young population. Tinubu stressed that industrialization must drive inclusive growth, reduce structural vulnerabilities, and enhance continental bargaining power, aligning with Nigeria's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated Africa. The president outlined reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda for a productive, diversified, and competitive economy, including improving conditions for enterprise, encouraging private investment, promoting local value addition, and expanding infrastructure. He urged the graduands to deepen cooperation, understanding, peace, and development across Africa and beyond.",
  "summary": "* Tasks NDC Course 34 graduands on deepening cooperation, peace across Africa Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said national security remains the fundamental bedrock required to achieve Nigeria’s",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Securing lives of Nigerians non-negotiable, key to economic growth — Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/securing-lives-of-nigerians-non-negotiable-key-to-economic-growth",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:26:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}