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President Buhari Urges Closer Collaboration to Tackle Economic Challenges in West Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday called on executives of banking institutions in West Africa to forge a closer collaboration to tackle economic challenges confronting the sub-region. Receiving a delegation from the West African Bankers Association (WABA), led by its President, Thierno Seydou Nourou Sy, the President noted that the sub-region must find a common understanding and […]
You Have Justified Government Investment in the Last Seven Years, President Buhari Tells Nigerian Air Force at 58
Tasks Security Agencies To Achieve A Secure And Prosperous Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Kano lauded the Nigerian Air Force for living up to its constitutional responsibilities of securing the nation, and in the process, justifying the investments of the government of the day in the force. Speaking at the ceremonial parade to commemorate […]
Nigeria, UAE to Further Extend Bilateral Ties
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his determination to do more to ensure the growth and intensification of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a short interaction with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE during a condolence visit to […]
The Significance of President Buhari’s Visit to UAE – By Garba Shehu
The visit to the United Arab Emirates, UAE starting on Thursday, by President Muhammadu Buhari signifies the importance attached to Nigeria’s ties with the prosperous Arab nation. President Buhari will be meeting the new President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the […]
In Bid to Achieve Universal Coverage, President Buhari Signs National Health Authority Bill Into Law
*83 Million Poor Nigerians to Enjoy Coverage. President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, the recently passed National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2022, repealing thereby, the National Health Insurance Scheme Act, Cap N42, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. President Buhari said at the signing of the new law that a Fund will […]
President Buhari to Meet New UAE President in Abu Dhabi
President Muhammadu Buhari will meet the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to convey his condolences on the passing of the former president and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The President, who will depart Abuja on Thursday, will […]
President Buhari Assures ICAO That Nigeria Will Sustain Investment in Aviation Safety, Security
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said more investments will be deployed to the provision of infrastructure and facilities for safe, secure, environmentally friendly and sustainable civil aviation. The President, who received the Secretary General of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr Juan Carlos Salazar, at the State House, said Nigeria will support the ideals […]
President Buhari Reacts to Sokoto Killing Linked to Alledged Blasphemy, Says Violence Does Not Solve Problems
President Muhammadu Buhari strongly condemns the resort to self-help by the mob in sokoto, resulting in violence, destruction and killing of a second year student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, following an allegation that she had blasphemed Muhammad (SAW), the Prophet of Islam on Thursday. President Buhari said the news of […]
President Buhari’s Speech at the Valedictory Session for Appointees Leaving the Cabinet to Pursue Political Ambition
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA TO CABINET MEMBERS AT THE VALEDICTORY SESSION FOR APPOINTEES LEAVING THE CABINET TO PURSUE POLITICAL AMBITIONS FRIDAY 13TH MAY, 2022 Today marks yet another landmark event designed to establish a culture of managing the departure of public officers who have served the […]
Insurgency: President Buhari Pledges Collaboration With South Sudan
Nigeria will lend a helping hand to South Sudan in fighting insurgency, and restoring cohesion to the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Hon. Albino Mathom Ayuel, Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan. He told the Special Envoy of […]
President Buhari to Outgoing Ministers: Significant Number of You Sufficiently Equipped to Be My Successor
DEPARTING MINISTERS TO BE REPLACED WITHOUT DELAY President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja bade farewell to outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), affirming that a significant number of them have been sufficiently equipped to aspire to higher elective offices, including the Office of the President. Speaking at a valedictory session for appointees […]
President Buhari Signs Three Bills Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja signed into law, three bills aimed at improving the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing/proliferation financing framework in Nigeria. The bills are: the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2022, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Bill, 2022. Speaking […]