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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS ECOWAS LEADERSHIP ROLE AS VP SHETTIMA GRACES GUINEA-CONAKRY’S PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
In what obviously was an endorsement and upliftment of the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) spirit of unity and togetherness, Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today witnessed the swearing into office and inauguration of President S.E Mamadi Doumbouya as the President of Guinea Conakry. The inauguration of President […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU RETURNS TO NIGERIA AFTER ABU DHABI TRIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Nigeria today after he and some of his ministers participated in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026). On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement aims to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and […]
VP SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN GUINEA FOR PRESIDENT DOUMBOUYA’S INAUGURATION
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya. The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, […]
LATE IMAM ABUBAKAR WAS A COURAGEOUS SERVANT OF GOD: PRESIDENT TINUBU
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away at 92. The late Imam Abubakar shot into national and international prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, during the communal […]
VP SHETTIMA TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT TINUBU AT GUINEA-CONAKRY’S PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION, ATTENDS 56TH WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM IN DAVOS
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at President Mamadi Doumbouya’s inauguration in Guinea-Conakry. He is also billed to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, after his participation in the presidential inauguration in that West African country. The Vice President will represent […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES PEREGRINO KOLAWOLE PAUL ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr Peregrino Kolawole Paul, an administrator, strategist, and entrepreneur, on his 65th birthday. The President joins the Peregrino family and friends to celebrate the milestone, which follows decades of dedication and impactful contribution to public service. President Tinubu states that Mr Peregrino’s journey reflects discipline, resilience, and commitment to service, noting […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU PAYS SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO CHIEF BISI AKANDE AT 87
Today, I celebrate Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, former governor of Osun State and the first Chairman of our governing All Progressives Congress, on his 87th birthday on January 16, 2026. Baba Akande has contributed a lot to the growth and development of this country and to the emergence and institutionalisation of democracy in the […]
AT FIRST NEC OF THE YEAR: COUNCIL MOVES TO BOOST NON-OIL REVENUE, DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS
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 […]
TINUBU SALUTES REMA, BURNA BOY, SHALLIPOPI, OTHERS AS NIGERIA SHINES AT 9TH AFRIMA
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 TINUBU GREETS HON. HAFIZ KAWU ON BIRTHDA
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 TINUBU CELEBRATES MINISTER OF AGRIC, ABUBAKAR KYARI, ON BIRTHDAY
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 […]
BUDGET OFFICE CORRECTS FALSE NARRATIVE ON NEDC ALLOCATION
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 […]
