The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to deepen engagement with stakeholders to boost non-oil revenues in line with the economic blueprint of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima called for accelerated transition from oil to non-oil economy through competitive manufacturing, export […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as clear proof that Nigeria’s music and creative ecosystem continue to grow and gain global respect. The president praised the artistes for making the country proud on a continental stage. […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and former member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Hon Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu, on his birthday, January 15. Hon Kawu, who represented Tarauni Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly (2019 – 2023), had previously served as Special Assistant to the President on Economic […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends warm greetings to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on his birthday, January 15. President Tinubu describes the former member of the House of Representatives, two-time Senator and a former acting Chairman of the APC as a consummate statesman and distinguished public servant whose life has […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Budget Office of the Federation categorically rejects recent claims alleging that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion “salaries budget.” This assertion is misleading, inaccurate, and rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s budgeting framework. Contrary to claims circulating in the public domain, the […]

President Bola Tinubu celebrates Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, on her birthday on January 15. The President describes Dr Mariya as a dedicated public servant, a woman of impeccable character and intellect. President Tinubu notes that Dr Mariya has worked harmoniously with the Minister of FCT to engender the […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has lauded the transformative impact of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem that has raised over $1.5 billion dollars and created over 30,000 direct jobs in 20 years. He, however, urged African entrepreneurs to close ranks in order to fully harness the […]