Press Releases

President Bola Tinubu extols the virtue of his long-time ally, confidant, and present Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele Alake, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. The President cherishes Hon. Alake’s patriotism and unwavering dedication to service, as well as the close relationship they have shared over the span of four decades. President […]

**VP Shettima directs technical committee to ensure inclusivity* Determined to deliver on the promise to create millions of jobs in the technology space, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has proposed November 2023 to launch the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme. To ensure this unfolds into a reality, Vice President Kashim […]

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Engr Olufunso Adebiyi, Thursday in Abuja emphasized that it had become imperative that civil servants imbibed the spirit of team work, commitment and desire for customers’ satisfaction at all times and enjoined them to continue to strive for quality service and customer satisfaction. The Permanent Secretary stated this at an […]

Nigeria’s Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has been announced a finalist in the prestigious Governments Category of the upcoming 2023 Catalyst 2030 Awards. This award recognizes outstanding organizations worldwide for their transformative initiatives and impactful contributions to societal challenges. The Catalyst 2030 Awards, renowned for celebrating innovative approaches to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, […]

**Receives roadmap for region’s development* Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday restated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to stabilising and developing the North East region, saying his principal means well for Nigeria. “The President means well for the nation. I have seen the soul of Bola Tinubu; I will not stop saying that,” the VP […]

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, today sought the partnership and support of the banking community for the one million digital jobs initiative by the Tinubu administration for young Nigerians. Sen. Shettima made the demand when he received a delegation from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on a courtesy visit to the […]

**Orders revision of guidelines to prioritise IT, AI, others as teaching technologies* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, declared the determination of his administration to ensure teachers get their due reward. He regretted the challenges confronting Nigerian teachers, including overcrowded classrooms, scarce resources and limited opportunities for professional development, which he said are the result […]

**As Commission unveils 10-year master plan* The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has implored the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritise investments in legacy projects, including agriculture, education and smart transportation also referred to as electric transport vehicles and tricycles. VP Shettima spoke today when the board and management of NEDC presented the North-East Stabilisation […]

A broad based implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government must not only include strategic development of the agricultural sector, but must also recognize role of women and create an atmosphere that empowers them. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, offered this counsel while granting audience […]

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023   Arising from the withdrawal of […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed shock and deep sadness over the passing into glory of a foremost Nigerian educationist and one of the pioneer medical doctors from Northern Nigeria, Emeritus Professor Umaru Shehu, CFR, on Monday. Born in 1930 in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Nonagenarian was 92 when he passed away. President Tinubu described Emeritus […]

The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The parties noted the following: i) The Federal Government has announced N25,000 only as provisional […]