Press Releases

*Osinbajo: Celebrations worthwhile after W/A nation’s 11 years of Civil War Nigeria and some other West African countries were appreciated yesterday by the Sierra Leonean government as the country marked its 60th Independence Anniversary at a series of events in the capital city of Freetown.  Before several other West African leaders including Vice President Yemi […]

*VP adds: “…every conflict is a result of elite failure to speak up Nigeria cannot afford a war and elites in the country should rise up, speak the truth against forces of division in order to preserve the unity of the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this Tuesday evening in Abuja while speaking […]

**In new batch, 146,065 beneficiaries to receive 3 months Payroll support  **46,117 beneficiaries to receive one-time N50,000 MSME Grant The Buhari administration’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) continues to impact the lives of Nigerians and small businesses nationwide as beneficiaries of the MSMEs Survival Fund’s Payroll support track and the one-off General MSME Grant have started […]

*319,755 beneficiaries of Payroll Support scheme *265,425 beneficiaries under the Artisan and Transport Support tracks *172,129 business names registered free by CAC In furtherance of the Buhari administration’s support for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic under its Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), payment would be made to the next batch of beneficiaries of the ESP […]

I see greatness in Nigeria like my own face In a rousing message seeking to rally Nigerians and people of faith to see beyond the vicissitudes of the season in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says he knows Nigeria will become an oasis of peace, security and prosperity in Africa and beyond. Though […]

*Unanimously debunks claim Naira was printed to support March allocation Welcoming recommendations of a national townhall meeting on Enhanced Security and National Unity recently held in Kaduna, the National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its monthly meeting today strongly affirming the unity of the country, emphasizing that staying as one country remains the best option […]

President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Benue State over the tanker explosion that left several people dead in Agatu Local Government Area of the State. Commiserating with families of the victims, the President said: ”I am worried by the frequency of these tanker explosion incidents on public roads or residential areas. […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says only trusted hands with a track record of diligence, experience and professionalism in the Foreign Service will be appointed into positions of career ambassadors. Onyeama spoke on Sunday in Abuja at a send-off dinner organised in honour of Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the State of Qatar, Ambassador Yakubu […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a letter of good wishes and solidarity to King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the resolution of a recent rift in the royal family. In the letter personally signed by him, President Buhari said he felt much disturbed when he heard reports of […]

*It’s time to improve police welfare, VP adds The police force must work hard to regain the trust and confidence of the public by stamping out the excesses, abuses, and culture of impunity exhibited by some elements within the police according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday at the […]

*VP adds: the path of violence can only lead to disaster *Says Govt will further strengthen security Nigerians must come together and reject the agents of anarchy seeking to cause chaos for their own selfish interests, especially as there are many more who are working tirelessly to build up the country’s system and to enhance […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Director of Ford Foundation, West Africa, Innocent Chukwuma, who died on Saturday, April 3. Prof. Osinbajo also commiserated with the family members, friends and associates of the late civil society leader, noting that Nigeria has lost a “thoroughbred social activist” whose […]