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Incumbent · APC · Home state: Lagos

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

In office since 29 May 2023 — present

16th President of Nigeria, sworn in 29 May 2023 after winning the 2023 presidential election with 8,794,726 votes (36.61%, INEC-declared). Former two-term Lagos governor credited with expanding the state's internally generated revenue. His administration removed the petrol subsidy on inauguration day and unified the foreign exchange market.

Born: 29 March 1952, Lagos (disputed — see claims)

Education: Chicago State University (BSc Accounting, 1979)

Previous offices: Governor of Lagos State (1999–2007) · Senator, Lagos West (1992–1993)

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Won the 25 February 2023 presidential election with 8,794,726 votes (36.61% of valid votes), as declared by INEC on 1 March 2023.

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01 Mar 2023Source: INEC (via UK Parliament briefing) ↗

Removed the petrol subsidy in his inauguration speech on 29 May 2023 ('subsidy is gone'), triggering an immediate fuel-price shock.

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29 May 2023Source: Presidency / widely reported ↗

Chicago State University confirmed he attended and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor's degree; however, CSU's registrar said in a 2023 deposition the university could not authenticate the specific diploma copy submitted to Nigeria's electoral commission.

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01 Jan 2023Source: CSU statement to CBS (via Trust Radio); deposition reporting ↗

Approved EFCC monitoring of FAAC fund releases and utilisation to states and local governments.

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05 Oct 2026Source: Presstv News ↗

Date of birth is disputed: widely reported as 29 March 1952, but questioned by critics during the 2023 campaign. No court has ruled on the matter.

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01 Jan 2023Source: Multiple outlets (2023) ↗

Dossier last reviewed 09 Oct 2026

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