Press Releases
VP Shettima Leads Mourners At Funeral Prayers For Late Prof. Jibril Aminu
*Says Nigeria has lost an intellectual giant* Vice President Kashim Shettima today led other Muslim faithful for the Jana’iza (funeral prayers) of the late elder statesman, renowned medical scholar and former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Prof. Jibril Aminu, at the National Mosque in Abuja. Prof. Aminu, a one-time President of the African Petroleum […]
Prisident Bola Tinubu’s Tribute to the Late Professor Jibril Aminu
I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Professor Jibril Muhammad Aminu, a respected academic and political leader who passed away at the age of 85. Professor Aminu was a professor of cardiology and one of Nigeria’s most decorated medical professionals. He straddled his profession and politics exceptionally, bringing erudition and brilliance […]
VP Shettima In Mokwa, Pledges FG’s Resolve To Rebuild Flood-ravaged Community
*FG donates N2bn, 20 trucks of grains to residents of affected community* Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the people of Mokwa that the federal government will stand by them in the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently swept through the community, leaving a trail of destruction. He promised the affected residents immediate […]
President Tinubu hails industrialist Oyin Jolayemi at 85
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Oyin Jolayemi, a prominent industrialist and business icon, on his 85th birthday on June 4, 2025. A successful entrepreneur with several decades of business experience, Jolayemi, the founder and chairman of indigenous conglomerate Daily Need Group of Companies, hails from Iludun Oro, Kwara State. He became a household name […]
President Tinubu Confers National Honour on Bill Gates, An Inspiration to Leaders
President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday in Lagos that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Bill Gates Foundation, inspires leaders worldwide by consistently lifting the poor and underprivileged. The President, who conferred the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Gates, noted the renowned […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Bayo Ojulari at 60
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his milestone 60th birthday on June 3. The President joins family, friends and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative and visionary leadership in our country’s oil and gas industry. […]
VP Shettima: We Will Move Nigeria From Cocoa Production To Processing
*As Nigeria seeks $25bn investment for undersea gas pipeline to Europe* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to reviving the cocoa industry and the whole agricultural value chain in Nigeria, with a target of moving the sector from mere producer to processor […]
Two Years of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under President Tinubu Administration: An Informed Commentary
By AMBASSADOR ‘SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE The Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR celebrated two years in office a few days ago on Thursday, 29th May 2025. It is important that one pauses to take an insider look at the journey so far, as well as chart the course for the remaining part of his […]
Moody’s Upgrade of Nigeria’s Credit Rating, a Positive Signal to Investors: President Tinubu
The Federal Government welcomes Moody’s Investors Service’s latest upgrade of Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating from Caa1 to B3, with a Stable Outlook. This is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s economic direction and ongoing reform agenda. This upgrade reflects growing international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in stabilising its macroeconomic environment, enhancing […]
President Tinubu Commissions the First Phase of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and Other Roads
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. At the ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, President Tinubu directed the Minister of Works, David […]
President Tinubu Mourns Kano State Contingent Involved in Tragic Accident, Orders National Emergency Response to Mokwa Flood Disaster
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sorrow the tragic news of an accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani at 65
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Ogbonnia Nnamani, as he celebrates his 65th birthday today. President Tinubu commends Senator Nnamani’s enduring contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, particularly his remarkable service as Governor of Enugu State from 1999 to 2007 and his membership of the Southern Governors Forum. […]
