Press Releases
President Buhari Hails Nasarawa Governor for Complementing FG’s Effort on Infrastructure Development
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday inaugurated six strategic projects in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State executed by the State and Federal Government, commending Governor Abdullahi Sule for complementing the efforts of the Federal Government in the provision of infrastructure. In the capital, the President who is on a two-day official visit to the State, inaugurated […]
Let Us Work Together to Deter Coups in West Africa, Osinbajo Tells UK, EU, Other Global Bodies
*VP also receives Worldwide Leader of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from US at Presidential Villa *Urges faith-based organisations to preach unity among Nigerians Following the tough stance by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against recent coups d’etat in the sub-region, the cooperation of the international community including […]
President Buhari Demands More Return of More Nigeria’s Artefacts From Abroad
In the aftermath of the return of two important Nigerian artefacts from Britain, President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to nations, institutions and bodies, both private and public, to return Nigeria’s artefacts in their possession. The President welcomed the official handover, on Saturday, of the Okwukor and the Head of an Oba of Benin bronzes, to the Oba of […]
Niger Delta Deserves Considerable Development Gains, Says Osinbajo
*How President Buhari is ensuring FG-State collaboration on infrastructure, inclusive prosperity *”We want every person, in every corner of the country, to get a fair chance”- VP says as he flags off Oporoma Bridge in Angiama, Bayelsa State *”Your name is being mentioned for very good reasons,” Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council tells VP One of […]
Reform Work In Progress, Expect Real Justice System Changes, Osinbajo Assures
* Service conditions of judges must be good enough, befitting-VP *Calls for imposition of severe costs for delays in administration of justice Challenges affecting the administration of justice in Nigeria are being addressed and “there is much hope for the positive reform of the system as more result-oriented work is going on and some real […]
NEC Briefed on Plans to Increase Government Patronage of Local Vehicles
*NNPC assures of adequate PMS supply by next week *30 vessels to deliver an additional supply of 2.3 Billion litres of PMS into the country till month-end February 2022 *5 States/FCT ahead in 70% COVID-19 vaccination target by Dec. 2022 The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to encourage the growth of the automotive industry […]
Nigeria, EU to Work Together on Digital Economy, Explore Raising LNG Supply to European Countries
*VP: It’s a relief EU supports gas as transition fuel *EU announces 820m-Euro Digital Economy Package for Nigeria It is a relief that the European Union (EU) supports the view canvassed by Nigeria that gas be considered a transition fuel as the global community moves towards net-zero emissions targets. Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, […]
Young Nigerians Are Undaunted, Belong to Most Globalised Generation Ever – Buhari
*VP represents President at convocation, delivers Visitor’s Address at Federal University, Wukari *”Your field of competition is not local, but global,” President adds The Federal Government will continue to offer and support initiatives that would create wealth, jobs and opportunities for young Nigerians, while they themselves must also acquire knowledge and skills to innovate, create, […]
President Bujari Approves Two Personal Aides to First Lady
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of two more personal aides to the First Lady, Mrs. A’isha Muhammadu Buhari. A’isha Rimi, a law graduate of the University of Buckingham in England is appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal Matters, Office of the First Lady. A’isha is a resourceful administrative […]
How to Leverage Technology to Improve Access to Education, Healthcare, By Osinbajo
*VP at UBA Group Chairman’s Forum, restates importance of transition fuels for Africa, developing countries While Nigeria has experienced significant growth in the use of digital technology and number of tech companies, there is still much room for much improvement, especially on how to effectively use digital technology for mass education and healthcare. Vice President Yemi […]
President Buhari Approves Two Personal Aides to First Lady
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of two more personal aides to the First Lady, Mrs. A’isha Muhammadu Buhari. A’isha Rimi, a law graduate of the University of Buckingham in England is appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal Matters, Office of the First Lady. A’isha is a resourceful administrative […]
President Buhari Calls for Lasting Peace on Korean Peninsula
Nigeria will support efforts to bring peaceful resolution and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President joined world leaders virtually on Friday to attend the opening of World Summit 2022, themed ”Reconciliation and Peace in the Korean Peninsula, through Multi Sectorial Peace Building Initiatives in Asia and in the World”, organized […]