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FINAL COMMUNIQUE The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in an Extraordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria on 30th July 2023, under the chairmanship of H.E. Bola Ahmed TINUBU, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority. 2. The Extraordinary […]

  …VOWS DECISIVE ACTION IF DEMANDS NOT MET IN SEVEN DAYS  Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja called for the immediate release and reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum as the legitimate Head of State and Government of the Republic of Niger.  In a communique at the end of the Extraordinary […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government of Nigeria to support global tech giant, Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria. The President gave the assurance at the State House, Friday evening during the visit of Google Global Vice President, Mr. Richard Gingras, to his office. President Tinubu […]

Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu will host a special meeting of the regional leaders on Sunday, July 30th in Abuja. President Tinubu as Chairman of ECOWAS, in […]

*VP highlights Tinubu administration’s economic agenda *Adds: “Reforms designed to restore business confidence, block wastage” Given the current measures adopted by the Tinubu administration to diversify the economy and address emerging challenges, Nigeria is now at a new dawn to chart and re-position its destiny for greatness, according to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, assuring them that the hardships of the moment will eventually give way for a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy. President Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday at the State House while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth […]

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has restated the determination of the Tinubu administration to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), particularly by engaging with key stakeholders in the industry. Sen. Shettima stated this today at a meeting with the management of Russian Aluminium Company – UC RUSAL and other stakeholders in the […]

  On behalf of all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu extends best wishes to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Australia in their second group match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. The President, like other football-loving Nigerians, takes immense pride in the Super Falcons’ impressive performance in the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Benin Republic counterpart, Patrice Talon, have restated their condemnation of any effort to seize power and undermine constitutional authority in Niger Republic. Both leaders met on Wednesday in Abuja at the Presidential Villa, following what President Tinubu described as ‘military misbehaviour’ in the neighboring country. Speaking to the press […]

Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country’s highest political leadership. It should be quite clear to all players in the Republic of Niger that the leadership of the ECOWAS Region and all lovers of democracy around the world will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected […]

Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of Emir of Koko, Mallam Muhammadu Bello Koko, describing him as a peaceful traditional ruler who sacrificed a lot for Kebbi State and Nigeria at large. Senator Shettima’s condolences was delivered to the late Emir’s family by a delegation led by Hon. Usman Zannah on Monday. […]

It was widely reported earlier this week across some news media outlets that the Federal Government had increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country. These reports are inaccurate and not correct. We are aware that some universities have in recent weeks announced increase in the amount payable by students on sundry charges. However, […]