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Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, has described President Bola Tinubu’s investment-friendly reforms as a major boost for investor confidence and a repositioning Nigeria’s economy.

Ekeh, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the President demonstrated boldness by implementing reforms immediately upon assuming office, warning that any delay could have further contracted the economy and eroded investor trust.

He pointed to endorsements by the World Bank and remarks from WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as validation that Tinubu’s reforms are progressive and credible.

Speaking in his statement on Friday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria,

“Sentiments aside, President Tinubu is a well-exposed visionary. He is investment-friendly, courageous, and a team player. This reflects in the bold decisions he has taken, which have attracted global recognition,” Ekeh said.

The Zinox Group boss noted that major multinationals in Africa’s ICT ecosystem are expanding investments in Nigeria and partnering more with local players, contributing to the sector’s growing role in the nation’s Gross Domestic Product.

Ekeh also recalled Tinubu’s support for the launch of Zinox digital products in 2001 when he was governor of Lagos State, highlighting the president’s forward-looking vision for a digitally driven economy.

Reflecting on his own journey, Ekeh shared that he returned from the United Kingdom after leaving his postgraduate programme to pursue opportunities in Nigeria. He described his mission as promoting “digital democracy” in a country that was largely analogue at the time.

Through initiatives such as Computerise Nigeria, Zinox has provided computers and digital training to homes, schools, and government agencies, improving productivity and supporting e-governance efforts. The company has since expanded into oil and gas, finance, and public sector solutions.

Advising young entrepreneurs, Ekeh emphasized that entrepreneurship is challenging anywhere in the world, but patience, perseverance, and commitment can help them succeed. He also confirmed that despite opportunities, he has avoided politics, choosing instead to support progressive, idea-driven leaders.

Ekeh is recognized for several firsts in Nigeria’s ICT sector, including the establishment of Zinox Technologies Limited, which produced Nigeria’s first internationally certified branded computers in 2001.

Tony Elumelu has thrown his support behind the reforms currently underway under President Tinubu.

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— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) February 13, 2026

Bunch of usurpers, confusionists and opportunists always looking to reap bountifully where they sow sparingly. Thank you Mr. Elon Musk for adding your well-informed opinion, clearing the air of confusion by potential election hackers!😀 pic.twitter.com/z4I5gBtyNd

— Rotimi Adeosun (RMA). (@adeosunm) February 10, 2026

People attacking Pres. Tinubu’s new tax policy lack understanding - Gov. Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reform laws, saying critics of the policy do not fully understand its provisions.

Otti threw his weight behind the reforms, revealing that several elements of the new tax framework reflect arguments he made nearly a decade ago regarding Nigeria’s fiscal direction.

“Almost 10 years ago, I wrote about the fiscal side of things. When I read the new tax reform law, I saw many of those arguments reflected in it. I thank Prof. Oyedele. When people att+ck him, they don’t understand,” Otti said.

The governor’s remarks signal strong support for the administration’s ongoing efforts to restructure the country’s tax system.

The reforms, spearheaded by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee chaired by Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, have sparked mixed reactions across the country.

While some stakeholders have raised concerns about the impact of the new policies, Otti insisted that the framework is grounded in sound fiscal reasoning.

By referencing his past writings on economic and fiscal matters, the Abia governor suggested that the reforms align with long-standing proposals aimed at improving revenue generation and strengthening Nigeria’s economic foundation.

"Tinubu’s New Tax Law is the best for Nigeria, deserves commendation...."

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— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) February 12, 2026

Bunch of usurpers, confusionists and opportunists always looking to reap bountifully where they sow sparingly. Thank you Mr. Elon Musk for adding your well-informed opinion, clearing the air of confusion by potential election hackers!😀 pic.twitter.com/z4I5gBtyNd

— Rotimi Adeosun (RMA). (@adeosunm) February 10, 2026

nothingspoil70:
Beware of AI BEWARE OF AI !!

Don't believe everything you see or read online

Dish:
While Other governors are signing lifetime packages for themselves.
Otti is signing lifetime packages for senior citizens.

Nigerians,
If we do not kîll APC, APC will kîll us all.

Bat is gallivanting the whole west and Europe to lobby for good PR instead of doing the right thing to stop the menace.


I pitty Nigeria as a Country..

SixSeven:
Cold isn't good for your body especially at old age my dear. There is a term that I learned of and you must have seen it when this Trump threats started. Google Canadian Snowbirds and why they leave Canada during the cold.

You see that sun you are looking at wey God give you and you are taking for granted, you will understand the importance soon. That's why you see Nigeria retirees go to the villages because there is fresh food, fresh air and less stress there. City life is usually not good for long quality life.

~ Enugu state Businessman Arrested at Kano Airport for Smuggling 95 Wraps of C@caine to China

A 62-year-old Lagos businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, was caught at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on January 31, 2026, trying to smuggle 95 jumbo-sized wraps of c@caine weighing 1.589 kilograms hidden inside his stomach.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced the arrest in a statement by its Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, February 8.

Nwabueze was on a flight to China via Addis Ababa when a body scan detected the dr¥gs. Under close observation, he expelled the pellets in seven rounds.

He confessed to using dr¥g tr%fficking as a way to raise money to complete building his country home in Iwollo, Enugu State.

Helpfromabove1:
There is a game going on in the dark between Tinubu and trump

I hope Tinubu never give the whole Nigeria to trump

“Very respectable person. It’s an honor to have you here.”

President Trump acknowledged the presence of Nigeria's first lady, Sen. Remi Tinubu at National Prayer Breakfast earlier today. pic.twitter.com/0m9TL4NlQ7

— Wale Adedayo 🌍🔰 (@Mario9jaa) February 5, 2026