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We will Defeat Evil Forces Contesting the Soul of Nigeria Says Osinbajo at Ahmadu Bello Lecture in Kano
*Describes Sardauna as a servant leader *How traditional institutions can promote peace, security & unity in Nigeria *VP pays condolence visits to families of late Dr Tofa, Sheikh Bamba, Alhaji Naif Even though “the soul of the North, and of Nigeria by extension, is being contested by some of the most destructive and evil forces […]
VP Inaugurates Committee to Tap More Benefits From Oceanic Resources
*Blue economy offers a new vista, says Osinbajo Bringing together top officials from Federal and State governments, international agencies alongside other stakeholders, the Buhari Administration is set to further explore the economic opportunities available through oceanic and marine resources around the country. This is as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, inaugurated an Expanded Partnership Committee […]
VP Receives ESP Update, As MDAs Report Progress With Over 2 Million Jobs Saved, Created so far
*NSIA to fund Solar Power Naija with N10B as part of 5m households’ connections target *250,000 new business names registered, certificates issued all free of charge *All States on course to get N1.7B minimum from Survival Fund, Lagos, Kano & Abia ahead. *Thousands of farmer-exporters trained in food safety, many received international certifications In the […]
Osinbajo Celebrates Young Nigerian Achievers, Says Youths are Nigeria’s Most Valuable Assets
*Adds: $500m facility in the works to support technology, creativity *Starting this year, 20,000 graduates to get paid “work experience fellowships” annually *In Aso Villa, VP honors 42 winners of “Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award” in Nigeria Making their marks in different fields like technology, environmental sanitation, agriculture, public health, and education, among others, young […]
President Buhari’s Speech During his Official Visit to Ogun State
Let me start by thanking His Excellency, the Governor and the People of Ogun State for the reception accorded me and my team on our arrival in the State. I had planned to be here few weeks ago in December last year but for a conflict of schedules. 2.This welcome by the large crowd brings […]
Osinbajo to Civil Servants: Govt Agencies Must Provide Conducive Environment for Private Sector, NGOs to Operate
Adds: Everything that happens in Public Service affects Nigeria’s future “The role of government agencies as licensors, regulators, revenue generators only makes sense when operators understand that the bigger picture is to provide the most auspicious environment for the private and non-government sectors to operate.” This was the summary of the Leadership Enhancement and Development […]
President Buhari Demands Transparency, Accountability From New NNPC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, the President charged them to […]
President Buhari Appoints Board and Management of NNPC Limited
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in accordance with the power vested in him under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. Chairman of the Board is Senator Margret Chuba Okadigbo (South East), Mele Kolo Kyari, Chief Executive Officer, and Umar I. Ajiya, Chief […]
President Buhari Appoints Dr Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser
A Chief Economic Adviser to the President (CEAP) has been appointed. He is Dr Doyin Salami, up till now Chairman of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC). A 1989 doctorate degree graduate in Economics of Queen Mary College, University of London, Doyin Salami, 59, is Managing Director and Head Markets Practice at KAINOS Edge Consulting […]
President Buhari Signs N17.127tr 2022 Budget Into Law, Directs MDAs to Commence Early Preparation of 2023 Transition Budget
v Expresses Concern Over Worrisome Changes to 2022 Budget by NASS v To Submit Amendment Bill Early 2022 In keeping with the tradition of restoring a predictable January to December fiscal year, as provided for in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja signed into law the 2022 […]
President Buhari’s Remarks at the PAGMI Special Briefing
I would like to start by congratulating PAGMI’s Steering Committee and Management Team under the leadership of the Chief of Staff as Chairman and the Executive Governor of Kebbi State as Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for doing such a good job. The Responsible Mining Framework you have presented will result in an effective […]
Our Social Investment Programmes will Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals- Osinbajo
*VP highlights efforts by Administration to reduce poverty, provide jobs When the Buhari administration set out the Social Investment Programmes, which is now regarded as the largest of its kind in the continent, one of the objectives was to accelerate the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, […]
