Press Releases

*Seeks business environment that fosters innovation, creativity, productivity* Vice President Kashim Shettima has said a business environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and productivity must be built on the pillars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8-point agenda. He implored members of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […]

  President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Her Excellency, Ms. Amina Mohammed, GCON, as well-wishers around the world celebrate her 63rd birthday. Ms. Mohammed, a leading advocate of the environment, education, and the Sustainable Development Goals, has applied herself, in many capacities, to the service of […]

  President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the fire incident, which affected sections of Karu Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with deep sadness. On Thursday evening, fire ripped through a swathe of the market, destroying property and other valuables. President Tinubu extends his heartfelt sympathies to all the traders affected by this […]

President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Mr. Ridwan AbdulRazaq, a renewable energy expert, on winning the 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award. Mr. AbdulRazaq was honoured for his accomplishments in advancing solar energy system design and deployment in Nigeria, especially in off-grid rural communities. President Tinubu commends the Nigerian green-solution pacesetter, stating that AbdulRazaq’s achievements reinforce […]

  *Ad hoc committees present updates on flood control, oil theft, and state policing*    The National Economic Council (NEC) has ratified the nomination of six state governors as members of the Board of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).  The governors, representing the six geopolitical zones, are from Borno, Katsina, Imo, Ekiti, Kwara, and […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the passing of her mother, Hajiya Aisha Sulaiman-Danladi. President Tinubu also commiserates with the Sulaiman-Danladi family, noting that losing a loved one, especially a beloved mother, is such a harrowing experience. The President urges the Minister to […]

  To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, CON, over the passing of his mother, Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki. President Tinubu mourns the deceased matriarch, stating that she lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved […]

President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Mr. Etop Andrew Essien, the Deputy Comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with profound sadness. Deputy Comptroller Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday. […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to his Chief of Staff, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, on his birthday. Honourable Gbajabiamila, a statesman and prolific public administrator, is an accomplished lawyer who previously served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. Owing to the quality of leadership and representation he […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending confirmation by the Senate. Mr. Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist. He is the former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s […]

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the energy demands and economic needs of its population. Speaking at a meeting on Monday in Abuja with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Mr. Bill […]