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FG creates 240k jobs, supports 10 MSMEs Hubs

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The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has created more than 240,000 direct jobs by building the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for which it has so far launched 10 MSME hubs.

Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Media, Sunday Dare revealed this in a series of tweets on his X account with which he launched a platform, “Tinubu Reforms Tracker (TRT)”.

TRT in 13 sectoral areas focuses on gains, expected outcomes, and impacts. Each of the government’s ongoing initiatives is examined for its potential, and results in immediate, short-term, mid-term and long-term gains.

Dare said “The Reforms Introduced by President Tinubu cover several critical areas. Some of them have started bearing fruits progressively. Under the Tinubu Reforms Tracker, TRT, selected sectors will be examined and the progress made in terms of initial impact revealed. President Tinubu is committed to delivering on these reforms in time for the benefit of Nigerians.”

Dare shared an e-flier with the tag, “Positive Notes from President Tinubu’s Job Creation & MSME Reforms”, indicating that under the government, “Ten (10) MSME Hubs (that have been) launched so far that have created 240,400 direct Jobs.

“N50BN discounted credit Facility for MSMEs implemented by Access Bank, N150,000 instant grants for 3 outstanding MSMEs during the National MSME Clinics, Cars and House given to MSMEs during the 2024 MSME Awards, N75BN single-digit MSME loan scheme being implemented by the Bank of Industry, Casual jobs scheme projected to create 2100 jobs per state across 10 SME Clusters, Syndicated N198BN Derisking Fund for MSMEs; A single-digit credit facility for MSMEs to be implemented by the 1st quarter of 2025.”

Dare tweeted, “The Reforms Introduced by President Tinubu cover several critical areas. Some of them have started bearing fruits progressively. Under the Tinubu Reforms Tracker, TRT, selected sectors will be examined and the progress made in terms of initial impact revealed.”

He noted that President Tinubu is committed to delivering on these reforms in time for the benefit of Nigerians.

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APC Alleges Atiku, ADC Plot to Undermine Kaduna Campaign Flag-Off

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly orchestrating a disinformation campaign to discredit the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on Saturday.

In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, alleged that the former vice president and the ADC planned to circulate fake news, manipulated documents and doctored videos to undermine the campaign, President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and other APC leaders.
Alake claimed that the alleged disinformation campaign involved the use of artificial intelligence, deepfake videos, counterfeit documents and social media platforms to manipulate public opinion.
According to him, the alleged plot had already begun with the circulation of a photograph showing a security vehicle on routine patrol near an APC campaign billboard in Kaduna metropolis.

He alleged that the image was misrepresented to suggest that security personnel had been deployed to protect APC billboards, adding that the narrative was subsequently published by a national newspaper and shared by Atiku on his official social media accounts.

The APC spokesperson further alleged that another document had been circulated online, purportedly showing a letter from Governor Uba Sani to the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, concerning an alleged release of ₦2.3 trillion by the Kaduna State Government to host the rally.

Describing the claim as baseless, Alake questioned the possibility of a state government spending such an amount on a political rally.

He noted that Kaduna State’s budgets for 2024, 2025 and 2026 stood at ₦458.271 billion, ₦790.439 billion and ₦985.9 billion, respectively.

According to him, the combined budgets for the three years amounted to less than ₦2.3 trillion, which he cited as evidence to challenge the claim circulating online.

Alake also alleged that the ADC and Atiku’s supporters were preparing to circulate old, manipulated and deepfake videos during the rally to create the impression of public resentment against the APC.

The council urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and verify information before sharing it, warning against the spread of misleading content on social media and other platforms.It further accused Atiku and the ADC of resorting to what it described as desperate tactics to gain political advantage ahead of future electoral contests.

The allegations were contained in a statement signed by Alake on behalf of the APC Presidential Campaign Council on Saturday.Atiku Abubakar and the ADC’s response to the allegations was not included in the statement.

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