Press Releases

· Non-oil sector reports on the rise, as Finance Minister presents MTEF to Council The macroeconomic environment of the country has shown significant growth and stability since after the recession, according to a report presented today to the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to the Minister […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ade Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. Mr Ipaye who was former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State works from the Office of the Vice President. The President has also approved the re-appointment of Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu, Special Adviser to President […]

President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will meet in October to discuss issues relating to wellbeing of citizens and ways to further strengthen trade relations between the two largest African economies. In a telephone conversation with the South African leader at his country home in Daura, Katsina State, President Buhari accepted an […]

*VP assures FIFA inspection team of government’s support The Federal Government is excited about the prospect of Nigeria hosting the next FIFA U-20 Women World Cup in 2020. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN dropped the hint today while receiving a delegation of FIFA Inspection Team at the Presidential Villa, adding that the government is actively […]

Following calls circulating on social and digital media, an organisation that calls itself the “Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria” plans a “revolution” march tomorrow, Monday 5th August, with the aim of bringing “regime change” in Nigeria without recourse to a nationwide vote. The President of Nigeria and his administration respect and uphold […]

*VP commissions 2.8 MW solar hybrid power plant, other projects in Ebonyi *Programme will equip 37 Federal Universities, 7 Teaching Hospitals with solar plants in 4 years The Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme is geared towards delivering on several critical policies and objectives of this administration in the Next Level, including improving power supply around […]

VP commissions 2.8 MW solar hybrid power plant, other projects in Ebonyi Programme will equip 37 Federal Universities, 7 Teaching Hospitals with solar plants in 4 years The Federal Government’s Energizing Education Programme is geared towards delivering on several critical policies and objectives of this administration in the Next Level, including improving power supply around […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the appointment of Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch, a United Kingdom-born Nigerian as Minister of Children and Families by the new British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Describing her appointment as “well-deserved,” the President urged the 39-year to regard her new position as an opportunity to justify the confidence reposed in her by […]

**Restates President Buhari’s commitment to development of region* The victory of President Buhari at the 2019 Presidential election, the nomination of notable persons from Anambra State into the Federal cabinet and the execution of important federal projects in the region is ushering a new beginning, new vision and new direction for the region and its […]

Africa’s young men and women entrepreneurs will positively change the narratives about the continent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Abuja at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum 2019 where he was keynote speaker. Describing this generation as the smartest that has ever lived, the Vice President […]

VP’s Meeting With Traditional Rulers: Recruiting Police Officers From Their Communities to Serve there will Improve Security in States- Osinbajo In continuation of the series of consultations with a number of leading traditional rulers in different states to help bolster security architecture in local communities and effectively tackle security challenges around the country, Vice President […]

*VP: Buhari government committed to securing release of Leah Sharibu, other abducted girls *Nigeria is a great nation, says US VP Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and his American counterpart, Mike Pence, held discussions yesterday in the White House, with both leaders affirming the mutual benefit inherent in a deeper bilateral relationship between both […]