Press Releases

  *President Tinubu poised to enhance nation’s food security, agric productivity, says VP Shettima* As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural […]

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as […]

  *As VP Shettima hails Caribbean nation’s role in African liberation movements*   Nigeria and Cuba have taken a bold move to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade.  This is just as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations which formally started in 1974, with Nigeria’s […]

  President Bola Tinubu extends deepest condolences to Dr Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, and former Chairman of GZ Industries (GZI), on the passing of his beloved wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe. Gbemisola Olowolafe died on March 11, aged 63. The President joins the Olowolafe family in mourning the demise of a […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Dr Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category. He was recognised for his […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he fully understands what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee our children’s future. The President said this Friday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). President […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Professor Gabriel Ediale Osuide, an academic, pharmacist and public health icon, as he celebrates his 90th birthday on March 15. A distinguished scholar and institution builder, Professor Osuide’s contributions to pharmaceutical education, drug regulation, and public health in Nigeria are unparalleled. His pioneering work in establishing the National Agency […]

  Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday night in Abuja called for unity and collaboration among leaders in order to sustain the gains of reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking when President Tinubu hosted leaders of the Senate to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) at the new State House Banquet Hall, […]

  President Bola Tinubu sends best wishes to the Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, on his 60th birthday today. The President joins family, friends, and well-wishers to pray for God’s continued guidance and wisdom for the governor. President Tinubu describes the lawyer and former chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State […]

  President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu reiterated that […]

  *As Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue to resume after decade-long break* Ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said due to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold, courageous leadership and well-thought-out policies, Nigeria is now on a new growth trajectory, ready for investments across different sectors. This is just as Brazil’s […]

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed principal officers for the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Potsikum, Yobe State. President Tinubu appointed Professor Fatiu Abiola Arogundade vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Medicine in Abeokuta. Dr Obayomi Olukayode Gregory is the Registrar, Mrs […]