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Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) Factsheet – NESP Agro
The Agriculture for Food and Jobs Plan (AFJP) July 23, 2020 The Agriculture for Food and Jobs Plan (AFJP) is a 12-month farm-to-table programme (i.e. spanning the entire agricultural value chain) designed as one of the key components of the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP). Read complete factsheet here.
President Buhari Embarks on Peace Mission to Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the country, former President Goodluck Jonathan. The Nigerian President and some ECOWAS leaders led by the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the sub-regional organisation, President […]
We Must Sustain the Ease of Doing Business Reforms- Osinbajo
The Buhari administration’s business reforms, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is an opportunity to significantly boost local and foreign investments in the country, according to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Prof. Osinbajo spoke today at a virtual meeting of the PEBEC to review the state of the reforms across a number of […]
Service Chiefs: Position of Presidency on Resolution by the Senate
The Senate Tuesday adopted a resolution calling on the Service Chiefs to resign or be sacked due to the multi-pronged security challenges in the country. The Presidency notes the resolution, and reiterates that appointment or sack of Service Chiefs is a Presidential prerogative, and President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed […]
President Buhari Receives Briefing from Ex-President Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari will consult with key leaders of ECOWAS countries in order to find a solution to the crisis rocking Republic of Mali. The President made the pledge Tuesday while receiving reports from ECOWAS Special Envoy to Mali, former President Goodluck Jonathan. The former President was at State House, Abuja, in company of President […]
Revenge Killings Worsening Security Problem in Southern Kaduna- Presidency
The Presidency wishes to state that the problem of insecurity in Southern Kaduna State is more complicated than many people are willing to admit. From available records, Southern Kaduna enjoys comprehensive security deployments, including the Army, Special Forces of both the Army and the Air Force, surveillance aircraft by the Air Force and mobile police […]
Remarks by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Gold Bar Presentation
Protocols: I am delighted to be at this official presentation of locally mined sourced gold bars by the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative This laudable initiative will help support our efforts at enabling the creation of jobs for Nigerians, diversifying our revenue base, and in improving our foreign exchange reserves. I will therefore like […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI)
First, a Milestone Moment! Nigeria has produced, for the first time ever, in June 2020, artisanally-mined gold that has been processed and refined according to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) standards required for the use of gold as a reserve instrument by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This means that the Central Bank will […]
How we are Converting COVID-19 Pandemic to Opportunity to Reset the Economy- Osinbajo
In spite of the despair that came with the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant consequences, Nigeria decided to seize the opportunity to reset the economy amidst worldwide economic challenges, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at a Webinar organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, […]
On Africa Anti-Corruption Day, President Buhari Calls for Operation of Common Position on Assets Recovery
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African leaders to ensure the immediate actualization of the Common African Position on Assets Recovery (CAPAR), as the continent celebrates Anti-Corruption Day, July 11, 2020. In a letter to South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairman of African Union, the Nigerian leader asked for a re-commitment to the anti-corruption war by […]
Presidency Statement on the Suspension of Mr. Ibrahim Magu
A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted. Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in […]
President Buhari’s Address at the Signing into Law the Appropriation (Repeal and Amendment) Act, 2020.
Protocols It is my pleasure and honour to sign the Appropriation (Repeal and Amendment) Act, 2020 into law today. I thank the Distinguished Senate President, the Right Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, and all the Distinguished and Honourable Leaders, and Members, of the National Assembly for the prompt review and passage of the […]
