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June 29, 2025

Akume Remains SGF

  There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments. The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it. The Presidency advises Nigerians to […]

April 12, 2023

President Buhari Makes Case For Futuristic, Untainted Global Education On Islam

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia says the spread of true knowledge of the religion of Islam is the most important task now facing global Muslims while commending, at the same time, the Saudi government for deploying latest technological tools in presenting the core of Islam, its lofty purposes, and qualitative teachings.  […]

July 23, 2018

Factsheet: Currency Swap Agreement Between Nigeria and China | April 2018

Background In 2011 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to convert a portion of its external reserves into the Chinese currency, Renminbi (RMB). At that time Nigeria was one of the first countries in the world to do this. This policy decision was appropriate because: The RMB was becoming more of an international currency, […]

July 16, 2018

Combating Insecurity in the Country: Lest We Forget – Presidency

A popular refrain from some quarters is that the President is not doing enough to combat the insecurity that has beleaguered the country in recent times. Lest that untruth begins to wear a garb of reality, let us consider some initiatives taken under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to rein in the security situation, […]

July 9, 2018

Factsheet: Global Opportunities in Nigeria’s Technology Hub

*As VP Osinbajo leads roadshow to showcase growth of Nigeria’s technology & entertainment sectors Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be leading a public-private sector collaborative investment roadshow to the United States, where he will be speaking to global industry leaders in information technology and entertainment at the Silicon Valley in San Francisco and Hollywood […]

June 8, 2018

Factsheet: Currency Swap Agreement Between Nigeria and China | April 2018

Background In 2011 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to convert a portion of its external reserves into the Chinese currency, Renminbi (RMB). At that time Nigeria was one of the first countries in the world to do this. This policy decision was appropriate because: • The RMB was becoming more of an international […]

May 31, 2018

Buhari Administration’s 3rd Year Factsheet

Download this Factsheet providing details of the major Policy and Programme achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari Administration, organised as follows, in line with the President’s Campaign Agenda of Security, Economy and the fight against Corruption. RESETTING THE ECONOMY, RESTORING GROWTH GROWING WHAT WE EAT MAKING BUSINESS WORK DOING MORE WITH LESS INVESTING IN PEOPLE NEW […]

March 23, 2018

Factsheet: Federal Government’s Efforts to Ensure the Safe Return of the Dapchi Girls

Background: On February 19, 2018, 110 girls were abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants from the Government Girls’ Technical School, Dapchi in Bursari Local Government of Yobe State. By February 21, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari reacted to the abduction of the school girls, by directing the military and police to mobilize immediately and begin rescue […]

March 2, 2018

Factsheet: Federal Government’s Efforts to Ensure the Safe Return of the Dapchi Girls

Background: On February 19, 2018, 110 girls were abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants from the Government Girls’ Technical School, Dapchi in Bursari Local Government of Yobe State. By February 21, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari reacted to the abduction of the school girls, by directing the military and police to mobilize immediately and begin rescue […]

February 7, 2018

Factsheet: Planned Conduct of Exercise Ayem Akpatuma by the Nigerian Army from February 15 – March 31, 2018

Background: On February 7, 2018, the Nigerian Army announced that they will be commencing the Exercise Ayem Akpatuma in Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states. The exercise is set to last from February 15, 2018 to March 31, 2018 and is aimed at curbing all cases of kidnapping, armed banditry, cattle rustling in […]

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