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September 4, 2018

Letter to the Editor of Premium Times by VP Yemi Osinbajo Re: Osinbajo Got It Wrong On Restructuring – Atiku

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me a response to a piece in your publication, titled “Osinbajo got it wrong on Restructuring,” written, we are told, by my illustrious predecessor in office, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. First, let me say that I really would have expected Alhaji Abubakar to at least get the full text of my comments […]

September 4, 2018

FOCAC: Nigeria Has Benefited Over $5bn in Projects, Says President Buhari

Nigeria’s partnership with China through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure projects across the country, valued at over $5 billion in the last three years of the current administration. President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed this on Tuesday in Beijing at the FOCAC Round Table meeting, attended by African […]

September 3, 2018

President Buhari’s Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the High-Level Dialogue between Chinese and African Leaders and Business Representatives

Protocols: On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I wish to express our appreciation to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China for the warm hospitality extended to […]

September 1, 2018

Nigeria, China to Sign $328 Million Agreement on ICT as President Buhari Arrives Beijing

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Beijing Saturday to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) holding September 3 – 4, 2018. During the 6-day official visit of the Nigerian President, he is expected to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping to witness the signing of an agreement on the National Information and […]

August 31, 2018

We Respect Rule of Law, Agreements, President Buhari Assures

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration will always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law in governing the country, while assuring German Chancellor Angel Merkel that all agreements will be fully respected. President Buhari received the German Chancellor, who was accompanied by top government officials and a business delegation, at the […]

August 30, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari Departs for China to Attend FOCAC, Discuss Infrastructure Financing With President Jinping

President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for China to participate in the 7th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled to hold September 3 – 4, 2018 in Beijing. The President’s first engagement in Beijing will be an interactive session with the Nigerian Community in China at the Nigerian Embassy. Before the formal […]

August 30, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari Remarks at the Women Political Aspirants Summit in Abuja

I am happy to attend this Summit, which signifies the spirit of Nigerian women organized to support women political aspirants in our politics. Women constitute more than 50 percent of voters, and are by experience more dedicated and principled than their male counterparts. Politicians rely on women voters because their word is usually their bond. […]

August 30, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address at the NEC Meeting of the APC Party

I welcome everyone gathered here today for the first meeting of the newly-elected National Executive Committee of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), after the National Convention held in June, 2018. The new NEC members assumed duties at very critical and challenging times. With General Elections coming in early 2019 any political party worth […]

August 30, 2018

How Young Nigerians Opened Innovation Hubs, Start-Ups During Recession, By VP Osinbajo

*Commends the entrepreneurial drive of young Nigerians In line with its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan to boost job creation and the economy, the Buhari administration will continue to create the right environment for the growth of technology companies, startups, and for innovation to thrive, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo said […]

August 29, 2018

2019 Election Will Be Free, Fair, Credible, President Buhari Assures UK Prime Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja assured the UK Prime Minister Theresa May of his commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2019. In a bilateral meeting with the visiting Prime Minister, President Buhari welcomed UK’s support at strengthening democratic institutions in the country. ‘‘I assure you that I’m all out for free, […]

August 29, 2018

We Should Establish A System Of Consequence For Misdeeds, VP Osinbajo Tells Lawyers At NBA Conference

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, has called on institutions like the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to ensure the effective administration of justice for building a society with strong moral values. Prof. Osinbajo said this today during an interactive Q&A session at the 58th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), with the theme: […]

August 28, 2018

Managing Resources Better & Providing For The People Properly, Will Move Nigeria Forward, Says VP Osinbajo

*Adds: Geographical restructuring not the problem In contrast to simple geographical restructuring of the country, prudent management of national resources and providing for the people properly, are better ideas for Nigeria’s development challenges, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo who stated this while fielding questions from a cross-section of Nigerians at a […]

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