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At NEC Meeting, FG, Governors In Consultation On Proposed 2022 Finance Bill
At an extraordinary virtual meeting today, the National Economic Council (NEC) received briefings on the proposed Finance Bill 2022 and resolved to update the draft with additional inputs from State Governors as the bill goes ahead to the Federal Executive Council. The meeting which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, members of […]
New Health Reform Bill Underway, Says Osinbajo As Committee Concludes Retreat
Pending a full committee report review and a complete policy document appraisal, a new health reform bill that will reposition the country’s health sector for improved delivery of set objectives to Nigerians will be in the works soon. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, made this disclosure, yesterday in Abuja at the closing of the […]
President Buhari Calls for Tighter Security Around Borders in Lake Chad Basin with the Proliferation of Weapons from Russia-Ukraine War
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons from the Russia and Ukraine war in the Lake Chad Basin. At the 16th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), […]
Ongoing Reforms Will Produce Desired Healthcare Vision For Our People, Improve Sector – Osinbajo
*Health Reform Committee holds retreat, highlighting multi-sectoral collaboration in improving health facilities, indices nationwide The Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system must include collaboration among different levels of government and the private sector to ensure effective implementation of reforms that will cater to the needs of Nigerians in the 21st century. This was stated by […]
ECOWAS: We Must Keep Faith With Vision Of Founding Fathers, Says President Buhari
• INSECURITY, POLITICAL INSTABILITY, RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR BIGGEST CONCERNS FACING THE REGION President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, reminded legislators of the ECOWAS parliament on the need to align their programmes with those of the founding fathers of the sub-regional body. The President, who stated this at the opening session of 2022 Second Ordinary Session of […]
In Naimey, African Leaders Share Testimonies on President Buhari’s Sterling Leadership Qualities
GUINEA BISSAU PRESIDENT: WITHOUT BUHARI, I WOULDN’T HAVE BECOME PRESIDENT OIL MOGUL, INDIMI, DONATES 1000 COPIES OF BUHARI’S BIOGRAPHY TO AU SUMMIT DELEGATES African leaders, who attended the launch of the French version of the book entitled ‘‘Muhammadu Buhari: the Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’’, in Niamey on Thursday, have shared glowing testimonies on the […]
Osinbajo Redefines Social Justice Implications of Climate Change Beyound Reduction of Emissions
*In public lecture at top Canadian University, VP says poor, vulnerable in developing economies are least culpable but may be worst hit **Adds: Africa doesn’t want free pass on net-zero emissions targets, there’s sufficient evidence of climate-sensitive, locally grounded transition pathways Beyond the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions globally, efforts being undertaken to address climate […]
Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes, By President Buhari At Launch Of ₦200, ₦500, ₦1000 Banknotes
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched the new Naira banknotes, expressing delight that the redesigned currencies are locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) PLC. Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes, which preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the President explained in detail the basis for his […]
Osinbajo Commends Nigerians Abroad, Says Majority Honest, Hardworking & Thriving
*Nigeria’s High Commissioner in Canada gets accolades from Nigerians, Canadians alike *10-year passport option now in UK, USA, coming to Canada Although a few do damage to the reputation of the country, the vast majority of Nigerians abroad are honest, hardworking and straightforward people who are making positive impact all over, according to Vice […]
We Can do Much More Together, Osinbajo, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Says
*Nigeria, Canada set to deepen bilateral relationship as VP, Freeland engage in Ottawa *Dialogue on adoption of gas as transition fuel With a focus on improving trade, deepening ongoing educational collaboration, continuing dialogue on the global energy transition issues and climate change, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, have […]
Osinbajo Foresees More Investments From Diaspora, Cites Progress In Ease OF Doing Business Reforms
The Buhari administration will continue to push its business reform agenda for which the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC was established, so as to create an enabling environment for more investments in the country, including from Nigerians abroad according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo spoke at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday […]
Privatization Council Approves Governance Framework for Proposed $3 billion PPP Hydropower Plant in Benue
*Proposed Zungeru Plant concession attracts investors In what is expected to be the largest hydropower project in West Africa, the National Council on Privatization, NCP, has approved a governance framework for the development of a $3 Billion plant in Makurdi, Benue State. This was one of the highlights of the meeting of the Council presided […]
