Press Releases
Osinbajo Outlines Pathways For Climate-Positive Economic Growth In Africa At UPENN Special Lecture
*Cites Africa’s endowments, renewable energy, natural resources, young workforce as compelling channels *VP says continent offers solutions for global net zero ambitions *Global progress in battle against climate change needs Nigeria’s partnership– UPENN Provost In order for African countries to attain middle-income status, and societal and individual prosperity for its people, the issue of energy […]
Maritime Security: President Buhari To Attend Summit Of Gulf Of Guinea Heads Of State And Government In Ghana
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday, April 25 to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, (GGC) convened by President Nana Akuffo-Ado of Ghana. The President is scheduled to participate and deliver remarks at the high-level discussion on […]
President Buhari, Chadian Leader Agonize Over Ongoing Crisis In Sudan
President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight, which erupted in the Sudanese capital between the military and powerful para-military, Rapid Support Forces, RSF, is unwelcome. Speaking during a visit to him by the Transitional President of Chad, Gen. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, President Buhari described the fighting that claimed tens of lives as unfortunate. […]
About 2M Nigerians Impacted In FG’S 2022 Poverty & Growth Strategy Projects
*Osinbajo-led committee approves N250b in 2023 budget *To expand National Social Register with additional 3m households *N9b support to 1.6m farmers *Create 4.5m jobs in rural roads construction *Finance 100,000 homes for low-income earners, others Almost 2 million vulnerable Nigerians across the country have been impacted by projects implemented under the […]
President Buhari Performs Umrah Ritual In Makkah
President Muhammadu Buhari performed Umrah rituals, amid tight security, upon his arrival at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in the early hours of Thursday. The President was received by a number of officials, including a delegation from the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Nigerian Embassy staff. A day earlier in […]
President Buhari In Madinah, Prays At Prophet’s Mosque
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia at the commencement of an eight-day official visit. Upon his arrival, he was received by the Deputy Governor Sa’ud Khalid Al-Faisal. The President visited and prayed at the Prophet’s Holy Mosque this evening and greeted Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions. At […]
President Buhari Bids Farewell To Angolan And UAE Ambassadors
Two outgoing Ambassadors were hosted in farewell audiences at State House, Abuja, Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari, and they had kind words to say about their tour of duty in Nigeria. His Excellency, Dr Eustaquio Januario Quibato of Republic of Angola thanked the President for the “wise leadership you’ve been giving to Nigeria,” for being […]
I Had A Fabulous Time Here, Says British High Commissioner In Farewell Visit To President Buhari
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.” She spoke Wednesday during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja, after four-and-a half years tour of duty. “I’m sad to be leaving,” […]
Africa Can Become First Truly Green Civilization – Osinbajo
*Directs NSIA to develop Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Plan *NSIA, Vitol sign $50M carbon avoidance & removal initiative in Nigeria *Stakeholders commend VP’s leadership on Energy Transition Plan Given Africa’s status as the lowest emitters of carbon coupled with its young and vibrant population that is capable of effectively deploying green manufacturing on […]
King Abdullah Of Jordan Speaks To President Buhari On Phone
President Muhammadu Buhari and His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held a telephonic conversation with each other on Tuesday, with both leaders expressing satisfaction at the deepening of the Nigeria-Jordan strategic partnership in matters of security and other global issues. In the conversation, the Jordanian leader called to wish […]
Osinbajo Directs Harmonization Of Needs, Prices As Presidential Committee On Return Of N/East Displaced Person Gets N15 Billion
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has directed all government agencies involved in the implementation of the work of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Returns and Resettlement of Displaced Persons in the North-East to harmonise items needed and their prices in all procurements to be undertaken on behalf of the Committee. The Vice President who […]
President Buhari Hails President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu At 71
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) and President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 71, March 29, 2023, with history beckoning to lead the country from May 29th. The President joins members of the President-Elect’s family, especially his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, business partners and political associates in […]