Nigeria, June 12 -- President Bola Tinubu addressed the National Assembly on Thursday, telling lawmakers that the economy has shown signs of improvement under his leadership.

"We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the highest quarter of growth in over a decade. Inflation is easing gradually, steadying the price of food staples like rice and beans. Our net foreign reserves have increased fivefold, and the Naira exchange rate has stabilised," the Nigerian leader said.

In his speech to mark Nigeria's Democracy Day, Mr Tinubu also spoke on other matters and announced the conferment of national honours on some heroes of Nigeria's democracy, including the Publisher of PREMIUM TIMES, Dapo ...