Morning recap: Tinubu campaign council inaugurated, FG seeks $78.5bn capital, other stories

FILE: President Bola Tinubu.

The All Progressives Congress has inaugurated its presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 elections, while the Federal Government has approved a new electricity grid to address frequent collapses.

The government is also seeking $78.5bn in private investment for 65 projects.

Also in focus are the police’s preparations for the 2027 general elections and Anthony Joshua’s determination to avoid Deontay Wilder’s mistakes in his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury.

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APC inaugurates campaign council, banks on Tinubu’s record

The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, with party leaders expressing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s record and reforms while mobilising support for his re-election.

The inauguration brought together APC leaders and politicians from other parties, including Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who declared his support for Tinubu’s second-term bid. The party said the President’s record and ongoing reforms would form the basis of its campaign.

Read here: https://punchng.com/pcc-inauguration-apc-banks-on-tinubus-record-for-re-election/

FG approves new electricity grid to curb collapses

The Federal Government has approved plans to build a new electricity grid as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses.

The initiative is expected to strengthen the country’s transmission infrastructure and improve the reliability of electricity supply. The government’s move comes amid persistent concerns over repeated grid failures and their impact on homes, businesses and industries.

Read here: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-new-grid-to-curb-collapses/

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FG seeks $78.5bn private capital for 65 projects

The Federal Government is seeking `$78.5bn in private capital to finance 65 projects across critical sectors of the economy as part of efforts to attract investment, expand productive capacity and create jobs.

The projects cover several sectors, with the government seeking to mobilise private investors to support economic development and infrastructure expansion.

Read here: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-78-5bn-for-65-projects/

2027: Police to build on past election successes — IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will build on lessons from previous elections to improve security and professionalism during the 2027 general elections.

He said the Force would draw on its past experiences to address identified shortcomings and strengthen its preparations for the forthcoming polls.

Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-police-to-build-on-past-election-successes-igp-says/

Joshua vows to avoid Wilder’s mistake against Fury

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, says he will avoid repeating the mistakes Deontay Wilder made in his previous fights against Tyson Fury.

Joshua said he had learnt from Wilder’s experience and would approach his anticipated clash with Fury with a different strategy, as he seeks to secure victory against the former world heavyweight champion.

Read here: https://punchng.com/i-wont-make-wilders-mistake-against-fury-joshua/