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Osinbajo Launches Special Agro-Industrial Zone Program, Says Agric Sector Turnaround In Sight
AFDB, IsDB, IFAD partner with FG Kano, Imo, Kaduna, Cross River, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun & FCT benefit in first phase VP receives Islamic Development Bank President at Presidential Villa With the launch of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme, Nigeria can, in less than a decade, banish food insecurity, while radically improving export earnings […]
Statement By President Muhammadu Buhari On The Incoming Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom, The Right Honourable Rishi Sunap MP
“On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the largest of 21 countries of Africa that are members of the Commonwealth, I welcome incoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to office. “As the first Prime Minister of British-Asian descent and the youngest in about 200 years, these milestones will be especially inspiring for young people […]
Flood Prevention: President Buhari Gives Minister 90 Days To Produce A Plan
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well as State Governments to develop a Comprehensive Plan of Action for Preventing Flood Disaster in Nigeria. The President’s directive, which was conveyed to the Minister in a letter signed by his Chief […]
Leave A Legacy That Will Benefit Others, President Buhari Urges Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said leaders in the private and public sectors should be more mindful of their positions as “trustees of the people”, urging them to always work towards leaving a legacy that will be long remembered. “I wish that leaders will arise and stand up to be counted among leaders who […]
Why Agric, Food Processing is Key to Nigeria’s Wealth, By Osinbajo
*VP restates FG’s support for farmsteads affected by flood *Launches Olam Agri’s “Seeds for the Future Foundation/Education Grant” Aside from the extractive industry, agriculture and food processing especially, the export of manufactured and processed food, is really where the potential and wealth of Nigeria lie. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, spoke on Friday in […]
NEC Sets Up Committee To Review Modalities For States’ Repayment Of FG’s Budget Support Facility
*Also to compose Committee on flood mitigation *Endorses revised National Social Protection Policy *Commends vaccination of 46 million Nigerians by NPHCDA In a move to explore how to provide further financial succor for States regarding repayment of the Federal Government’s Budget Support Facility, the National Economic Council (NEC) has decided to review the Central […]
President Buhari Restates Commitment To Partnership With Germany, Siemens To Improve Electricity Generation
WELCOMES TRAINING OF 5,000 NIGERIAN ENGINEERS UNDER PPI Nigeria remains dedicated to the partnership with Siemens and the German Government to improve electricity generation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari pledged on Thursday in Abuja. Receiving officials of Siemens Energy AG at State House, the President urged them not to relent in ensuring that government’s […]
Energy Transition A Developmental Opportunity, But Africa Needs To Engage Critically, Vocally – Osinbajo
The current global energy transition is both an opportunity for the preservation of the earth and a vehicle for unlocking the development potential and livelihoods of millions of people, especially those in developing countries. However, the transition must also be fair and sensitive to Africa’s peculiarities and priorities, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, […]
President Buhari Wishes Sierra Leone Well In General Elections Next Year
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday received a Special Envoy from President Julius Mada Bio of Sierra Leone, wishing the West African country best of luck in its general elections billed for June, next year. “I am pleased that you are pursuing your political programs effectively, just like us. We wish each other the best of luck,” […]
Osinbajo Details Buhari Administration’s Game-Changing Achievements, Calls for Better Forex Management
*VP restates need for synergy between fiscal, monetary policies As the Buhari administration takes stock of its achievements over the years, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has listed interventions in infrastructure, power, digital economy, ease of doing business and social investment, as some of the regime’s game-changing accomplishments. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday in […]
Address By President Buhari At The 3rd Ministerial Performance Review Retreat
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE 3RD YEAR MINISTERIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW RETREAT HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA ON 17TH OCTOBER, 2022 PROTOCOL: It gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 3rd Year and my last Ministerial Performance Review Retreat organised to […]
With High-Impact Projects Across Nigeria, We Have Met the Yearning of Nigerians, President Buhari Declares at the Last Ministerial Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja declared open the last Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of this administration, saying high-impact projects have been implemented across the country meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. Addressing the Retreat organised to evaluate the level of progress made in the implementation of the Nine Priority Agenda of his […]