Press Releases
IDA Summit: VP Shettima Departs Abuja for Nairobi
*Leads Nigeria’s ambition for robust global financing* Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja today to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the crucial International Development Association (IDA21) Heads of State Summit taking place tomorrow in Nairobi, Kenya. The high-level gathering, hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, will see African leaders unite to call for […]
President Tinubu to Samsung CEO: Nigeria is the Best Destination in Terms of Value for Money
YOUR TECHNOLOGY WITH NIGERIAN INGENUITY WILL CREATE LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment environment operates on the principle of ‘a willing-buyer and willing-seller’, which ensures seamless access to capital for investors both within and outside the country. The President gave the assurance on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a meeting with […]
President Tinubu Meets Chairman of Danish Shipping Giant Maersk; Secures $600 Million Investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the […]
President Tinubu Calls for Collaboration, Inclusiveness to Address Global Challenges and Work Out Enduring Solutions
President Bola Tinubu says collaboration and inclusiveness are invaluable to achieving global food security, addressing collective challenges, and driving innovation across a chain of interests for a more stable and prosperous world. Speaking during a high-level panel session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in […]
President Tinubu Mourns Victims of Tanker Fire Incident in Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum product at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Commiserating with the government and people of Rivers State on this tragedy, which resulted in the […]
At Adegunwa’s Chieftancy Conferment: VP Shettima Urges Leaders To Entrench Unity Despite Nigeria’s Cultural Diversity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the importance of service to humanity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, urging political leaders to project the beauty of the nation’s cultural diversity. He on Saturday spoke as a Special Guest of Honour during the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Ijebuland on industrialist and philanthropist, Dr. […]
President Tinubu Appoints Two Chief Executive Officers of Two Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA). The President has also approved the appointment of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare as the Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA). Dr. Barikor is an academic […]
President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Mr. Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing […]
President Tinubu Mourns Senator Ayogu Eze
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the Eze family over the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze. The late politician represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. During his time in the Senate, he held several positions, including Committee Chairman on Information and Media; Chairman of the Committee on […]
President Tinubu to Dutch Industry: Partnership Must be Transformative; They Must Translate into Real Gains for our Citizens
President Bola Tinubu says bilateral partnerships must be mutually beneficial, transformative, and must translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels […]
President Tinubu Meets with Prime Minister Rutte of Netherlands, Details Roadmap for Enhanced Trade Opportunities Across Sectors
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the President said Nigeria offers immense […]
FG, States, Others Sign Accord For Economic, Financial Inclusion
*As VP Shettima canvasses more inclusive, prosperous future for all Nigerians* The federal government has signed what it termed the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion with state governments and other key stakeholders in the private sector as part of efforts to actualise delivery of financial services at affordable costs to all Nigerians, […]