Press Releases
President Buhari Appoints Dr Habiba Muda Lawal Special Adviser Policy and Coordination
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office (EPO), Dr. Habiba Muda Lawal, as Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination. Before retirement, Dr Lawal had successfully supervised a team that ensured management, identification, planning and execution of projects to mitigate serious ecological challenges across the country, with commendable results. She attended […]
We are Nigerians, God Willing we Remain Nigerians, and Nigeria will Remain One, President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting interest of the country, saying, “We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians, and Nigeria shall remain one.’’ President Buhari, who received former State Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) at the State […]
President Buhari Hosts New NMA Exco, Says FG Disburses N100B To Indigenous Pharma Manufacturers
The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans to expand their capital base and boost local production of medicines and medical consumables. President Muhammadu Buhari announced this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the new Executive Members of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The President explained […]
President Buhari Nominates Executive Commissioner for Board of Upstream Regulatory Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of Muhammad Sabo Lamido to the Senate as Executive Commissioner, Finance and Accounts, for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. In a letter addressed to President of the Senate, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, the President said Lamido was being nominated due to the death of Hassan Gambo, who occupied […]
Build on the Success of Commonwealth Games, President Buhari Urges Sport Ministry, Stakeholders
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, led by Chief Sunday Dare, Sports Federations and Associations in the country on the successful conclusion and performance of Team Nigeria at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Team Nigeria posted an impressive outing at the competition, finishing seventh on the medals […]
President Buhari Consents to Acquisition of Exxon Mobil Shares by Seplat Energy Offshore Ltd
In his capacity as Minister of Petroleum Resources, and in consonance with the country’s drive for Foreign Direct Investment in the energy sector, President Muhammadu Buhari has consented to the acquisition of Exxon Mobil shares in the United States of America by Seplat Energy Offshore Limited. Exxon Mobil had entered into a landmark Sale and Purchase Agreement […]
President Buhari Celebrates Team Nigeria As Medal Galore Increases To 35 At 2022 Commonwealth Games
As the curtain draws on the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the athletes that represented Nigeria gloriously in the competition. The President joined millions of other sports loving Nigerians to watch some of the colourful and spectacular moments in the 11-day competition, which had no fewer than 5,000 athletes representing 72 […]
President Buhari Pledges Support As Nigeria Hosts Major Cultural, Tourism And Literary Events
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged full support for three major international events scheduled to hold in Nigeria in October and November this year, saying they are opportunities to showcase the nation’s rich heritage in culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as well as advancements on media freedom. Nigeria will be hosting the 2022 UNESCO Global Media, […]
President Buhari Calls South East Killings Sad And Unwelcome
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his unequivocal condemnation of the attacks against non-indigenes and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South East, promising all possible action in conducting a speedy investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. President Buhari’s reaction came amidst reports of the slaying of six Nigerien citizens and the brutal killing […]
President Buhari Congratulates Aides Honoured By Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday congratulated two of his aides, Sarki Abba, Senior Special Assistant on Household and Domestic Matters and Ambassador Lawal Kazaure, the State Chief of Protocol on being conferred with the highest civilian national honours of Niger Republic. The President, who received the awardees when they brought to him the certificates and medals […]
We Need To Be Steps Ahead Of Terrorists, Bandits & Beef Up Local Production Of Arms – Osinbajo
*VP receives report of National Defence College Course 30 participants Nigeria’s current security challenges and emerging threats require the country’s military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of perpetrators while also stepping up local production of armaments. This was one of the highlights of the response of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, […]
Nigeria’s Energy Prioritizes Rapid Integration of Solar Power, President Buhari Says
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja declared that the rapid integration of solar power into the country’s energy mix will lead to an increase in electricity access to underserved and unserved communities. Receiving a delegation of SUN Africa LLC, USA, the President said this administration has embarked on several reforms aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s energy […]