Press Releases
We are Prioritizing Climate Change Interventions to Address Desertification, Coastal Erosion, Flooding- VP Shettima
*Receives report of National Defence College Course 31 participants The Tinubu administration is prioritizing Climate Change interventions to address the menace of desertification, coastal erosion, and flooding, particularly collaborating more with individuals and institutions that share the government’s vision for a sustainable future. This was one of the highlights of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks, […]
Niger Republic: At 2nd ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit, President Tinubu Champions Dialogue to Resolve Impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy and dialogue, as well as earnest discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger. The ECOWAS Authority chairperson spoke on Thursday in Abuja at […]
New North-East Development Commission Board Must Prioritize Access to Quality Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities- VP Shettima
*Inaugurates new NEDC board at Presidential Villa *Says: “Task of rebuilding north-east region cannot be undertaken divided” The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has tasked the new board and management of North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritize access to quality education, healthcare, economic opportunities, noting that “today, we must remember that development is not merely […]
President Tinubu Vows to End Nigeria’s Overreliance on Borrowing for Public Expenditure
… sets 18% Tax to GDP target in 3 years President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his resolute commitment to break the vicious cycle of overreliance on borrowing for public spending, and the resulting burden of debt servicing it places on the management of Nigeria’s limited government revenues. Inaugurating the Presidential Committee […]
FG Partner’s Wema Bank to Set up MSME Tech Hubs in 7 States
*Targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training In line with the Tinubu administration’s commitment to providing more digital jobs for young Nigerians, the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is set to launch a digital hub that will empower 1 million youths across the country with digital and […]
VP Shettima Receives Briefings from BPE, NDPHC
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima today received briefings on the operations of two agencies under his supervision – the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). The Vice President met the chief executives and management staff of the agencies in his office on Friday at the Presidential Villa where […]
Forensic Audit of CBN Underway as we Win Back Investor Confidence, President Tinubu Tells World Bank Chief
President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is on-going […]
President Tinubu Dispatches Envoy to Niamey, Urges Robust Dialogue to End Impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dispatched a delegation to Niger Republic with a mandate to expeditiously resolve the current political impasse in the country. The action was in line with the resolution reached at the end of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS […]
President Tinubu Galvanizes APC Leaders at NEC: Effective Implementation of Ideas is Paramount in Addressing Needs of the Poor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged the leadership of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), particularly elected officials, to be steadfastly committed to good governance which will re-engineer the economic and political landscape of the nation to address the needs of the poor. Speaking at the 12th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party […]
Labour Unions to Suspend Further Protest After Fruitful Meeting with President Tinubu
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage […]
President Tinubu Charges APC to Embrace Financial Disciplin and Women & Youth Inclusion
To strengthen the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and firmly establish its stability as a governing party, President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the party to embrace accountability in all forms, but especially with respect to financial discipline and in the active promotion of top-level women and youth participation in the day-to-day operations […]
President Tinubu Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence and Bilateral Cooperation with United Kingdom
…UK Foreign Secretary assures of enduring partnership President Bola Tinubu has called on the government of the United Kingdom to deepen its partnership with Nigeria and Africa by investing more across sectors to see the African continent attain more sustainable and broad-based prosperity. President Tinubu made the call on Wednesday when he received the United […]