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Press Release: President Buhari Designates Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to Reconcile APC
As part of on-going efforts to improve cohesion within the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari has designated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the consultation, reconciliation and confidence building efforts. The assignment will involve resolving disagreements among party members, party leadership and political office holders in some states of the Federation. Garba Shehu […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Instruments of Ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements with Algeria, Congo, China, Qatar and Singapore
Following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja, signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Governments of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; the Republic of Congo; the People’s Republic of China; the […]
Press Release: President Buhari Signs Executive Order to Improve Local Content in Science, Engineering and Technology Procurement
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science, engineering and technology components. [Download the Executive Order here: Presidential Executive Order 05-2018] The Executive Order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s development goals across all sectors of […]
Speech: President Buhari’s Remarks at the Commissioning of Comprehensive Special School, Lafia, Nasarawa State: February 6, 2018
I am very pleased to be with you here today in Lafia, the Capital of Nasarawa State. I am, indeed, overwhelmed by the warm reception accorded to me. I am, however, not surprised by this show of love and enthusiasm because, for me, this is home coming. People of Nasarawa have always been with the […]
Press Release: Economic Recovery and Growth Plan: Buhari Administration To Launch Initiative To Boost Job Creation, Investments
Determined to push forward with the economic progress recorded so far, the Buhari administration is set to inaugurate the Joint Working Group for the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) Focus Labs on Tuesday, February 6. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will inaugurate the first set of the policy labs tomorrow at the Presidential Villa, […]
Press Release: VP was in Kano to Attend Aide’s Wedding, Not To Meet Political Groups
The attention of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has been drawn to a TV news report suggesting that he was in Kano State on Saturday, 3rd of February, 2018 to meet with some political groups. This is completely false and misleading. On the contrary, the Vice President was in Kano to attend the wedding ceremony […]
Factcheck: Eight Bills of The National Assembly Become Laws Upon President’s Assent
1. Legislative Houses (Powers & Privileges) Act, 2018. The Legislative Houses Power and privileges Act grant the Legislative Houses: National Assembly and States Houses of Assembly Immunity from Litigation for actions taken in plenary or committee proceedings of the House or committee. It strengthens the power of the Legislators to carry out their legislative functions. […]
Press Release: President Buhari’s Letter To Senate President On Benue Killings
I thank you for your letter Reference NASS/8S/R/01 /33 dated 18th January, 2018 and I have carefully studied the resolutions and comments contained therein. As I briefed you and the Rt. Hon. Speaker when we met on the 14th January, 2018, several courses of action had already been taken prior to the Senate Resolutions. You […]
Speech: VP Osinbajo’s Remarks At The Parade Of Honour Held For The Late Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme
I am deeply honoured this morning on behalf of the President, Commander- In- Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari to receive the body of the first elected civilian Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. As we receive his body this morning, we are reminded of his selfless service […]
Press Release: Africa Must Speedily Establish A Single Market To Create More Jobs And Reduce Poverty, Says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday canvassed for the speedy establishment of a single, unified market in Africa to increase trade, create more jobs and reduce poverty. The President made the call while presenting Nigeria’s position in favour of the Report on the establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) and related issues presented by President […]
Speech: President Buhari’s Address At the 30th Ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union
It gives me great pleasure to address you on the occasion of the launch of the African Union theme: “Winning the fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”. I congratulate the African Union for dedicating the theme of the year to the noble cause of fighting corruption on our Continent. I also take […]
Press Statement: President Buhari To Attend AU Summit in Addis-Ababa; Set To Champion Anti-Corruption Campaign At Regional Level
President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The highlight of the President’s engagements during the visit will be his Statement under the historic theme for the AU Summit, namely: “Winning the […]
