Press Releases
President Buhari Assented to 8 Bills Recently Passed by the National Assembly
His Excellency, The President, Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari GCFR assented to 8 Bills recently passed by the National Assembly as detailed below- 1. CIVIL AVIATION ACT, 2022 This Act repeals the Civil Aviation Act, No. 6, 2006 and enacts the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 to provide […]
Why I Value Transparency & Social Justice, By Osinbajo
*Harvard Business School students to VP: We want to hear from you *International community needs to appreciate Nigeria’s size to understand us better – VP In a situation where societal or governmental institutions are not strong enough to compel individual behaviour in a way that advances the common good, spirituality and commitment to such […]
President Buhari Calls Global Attention To Pakistan Floods
President Muhammadu Buhari extends sympathies for the sea-like flooding of Pakistan, the worst natural disaster in the country’s history. Floods have damaged half-a-million homes, affecting about 30 million people, killing above 1,000. The floods have washed away hundreds of roads, bridges and other infrastructure. President Buhari says Pakistan and its population are in the thoughts […]
VP Launches SDGs 3&4 Independent Evaluation Document
HOW STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS AMONG STAKEHOLDERS CAN ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, BY OSINBAJO *VP launches SDGs 3&4 independent evaluation document *Says, goals align with FG’s desire to lift 100 million out of poverty in a decade Determined to improve effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, the Federal Government will leverage existing institutional framework […]
President Buhari Welcomes Exploratory Interactions Between Nigerians Scientist, Biontech
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja welcomed the exploratory interactions, between Nigerian biomedical scientists, officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and BioNTech company, to support the production of messenger RNA vaccines in Nigeria. The President met with Mr. Holm Keller, the Executive Chairman of KENUP Foundation and representative of the CEO of BioNTech, the […]
Flooding in Several Nigerian States and the Triple Response Structure
As many communities continue to reel under floods across the whole federation, President Muhammadu Buhari assures that the situation is under continuous monitoring and the government at the center will keep sending teams to assess the situation with a view to rendering all necessary help. The President extends heartfelt condolences on behalf of the nation […]
Osinbajo Notes Progress In Infrastructure, Inaugurates New Council With Public-Private Collaboration
*List plans to further reduce deficit, attaining 70% stock Collaboration between the Federal Government and the private sector will not only ensure effective coordination of the infrastructure development across the nation, and all sectors of the economy, it will also bridge the nation’s infrastructure gaps, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. This is a […]
President Buhari: Football a National Asset, We’ll Resist any Attempt to Undermine Its Development
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja declared that football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset, therefore his administration will resist any attempt to undermine its development. The President made the pledge while receiving the 10-year Football Development Masterplan submitted by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare. […]
VP Osinbajo Inaugurates Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company’s Board
*VP to board composed of Ministers of Finance, Power, others: Protect interests of our society, particularly ordinary citizens *National Council on Privatisation gets update on takeover of Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Ibadan, Benin DISCOs The inauguration of a board for the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) will enhance ongoing efforts to resolve liabilities relating to […]
Stability Of Chad In Our Interest, Says President Buhari
The stability of Chad Republic, and, indeed, all our neighboring countries, is in our interest, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving a Special Envoy from the Transitional President of Chad, General Mahamat Idris Derby. Chad holds a Sovereign National Dialogue August 20, 2022, and according to […]
Oronsaye Report Will Lead To Fundamental Changes In Our Civil Service, President Buhari Assures
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the public service remains the engine room of government, and should attract the “best and brightest’’ that will fuel policies with fresh ideas, while assuring that the Orosanye White Paper Report will be implemented, after review. “I have directed that the Orosanye White Paper Report be subjected to […]
NEC Commends Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s Performance At Annual Governing Council Meeting
*Receives briefing on crude oil production & security *Council sub-committee to consider Governors’ concerns over ownership of new NNPC Ltd The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a report on the 2021 financial performance of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), commending the board and management for a credible performance despite the challenging economic atmosphere. […]