Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola to serve as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable term of four years. The appointment follows the exit of Mr. Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired. Dr. Mobereola holds a Ph.D, and an M.Sc in Transport […]

President Bola Tinubu joined the Muslim faithful at the State House mosque for the Ramadan Tafsir (explanation of the Holy Qur’an) on Tuesday, appealing to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. Declaring open the annual Tafsir, President Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to demonstrate kindness to one another and their neighbours […]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the Special Envoy of the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the State House, Abuja, and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and safety in the Gulf of Guinea.   The Special Presidential Envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, had conveyed a […]

*Farmers get tractors, fertilizers, seeds, other inputs for 2024 farming season* In support of the food security and agriculture mechanisation drive of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, Vice President Kashim Shettima has flagged off an empowerment scheme to assist farmers in the country. The scheme, Kashim Shettima Foundation’s Agricultural Empowerment Programme, launched in Kaduna […]

*Says even those undermining President Tinubu know he’s a political phenomenon* Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to uphold truth and integrity in the face of misinformation and falsehood that threatens the fabric of society. “Nigerians need more men of courage. I hope that this marks the beginning of our commitment to truth, our […]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday flagged off the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanization Programme in Niger State, emphasizing that his administration remains committed to ensuring food sufficiency and protecting local industries for sustainable economic growth. The project, an initiative of the Niger State government, is for the deployment of cutting-edge agricultural machinery and technology for […]

*VP Shettina meets security agencies, stakeholders in Kaduna, assures of lasting solution* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed security agencies to leave no stone unturned in ensuring the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers affected by the abduction incident at the Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State. Vice President […]

*Flags off N306m empowerment scheme in Katsina   For the umpteenth time, Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to be patient with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, disclosing that the President has very beautiful plans to improve their living conditions. According to him, while leadership is about show of empathy and support for […]

*President Tinubu devoted to stimulating economic growth – VP Shettima*   The bid by the Tinubu administration to ensure food security through transformation of agricultural productivity in the country has received a major boost with a consortium of mid-sized agriculture companies pledging to support millions of farmers across different value chains in the country. Speaking […]

*Says initiative will foster transparency, effective governance, sustainable development*   Vice President Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the Presidential Initiative for Innovation, Policy Evaluation, and Research (PIIPER), saying the initiative is targeted at transforming policymaking in Nigeria through a multifaceted approach. He outlined the approaches to include “encompassing data gathering, rigorous research, innovation […]

President Bola Tinubu condemns the heinous incidents of abduction involving very vulnerable victims, internally-displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State. The President directs security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of these abominable acts. “I have received briefing from security chiefs […]