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  *We must get it right on agriculture this time, says VP Shettima* The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and […]

  *Observes one minute’s silence for victims of Benue, Plateau attacks* *We’re architects of a sustainable future, not mere responders to crises, VP Shettima tells council members* To reposition Nigeria’s economy and tackle insecurity at its roots, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board, alongside […]

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja for more than two hours, said the killing of innocent people in Borno, […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic growth advance […]

  President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, spoke Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, at the launch of a series of events to mark the regional body’s golden jubilee. President Tinubu, also […]

  Protocol   With a profound sense of fraternity and solidarity, I stand before you today in the beautiful city of Accra to celebrate the official launch of the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) ‘s Golden Jubilee.   ECOWAS was a bold vision created by our founding fathers on May 28, 1975. We have […]

  The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on preparations for the 2025 Hajj […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barr. Adeniji Kazeem, on his unanimous selection as the President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide at the society’s triennial delegates conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Kazeem, a senior advocate of Nigeria, was a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State between 2015 and 2019. President […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitates the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday on April 22. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari is a former justice of the Court of Appeal and pioneer Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice in old Gongola State. After his call to the Bar […]

  Today, with a heavy heart, I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions. His passing, coming just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, is a sacred return to his Maker at a […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on his 65th birthday.  President Tinubu reflects on their enduring friendship and shared commitment to national progress, rooted in their membership of the “Class of ’99” Governors.  The President extols the former Majority Whip’s […]

  *Says target is to build Nigeria into innovation-driven, trillion-dollar economy within 10 years* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has inaugurated the Interministerial Committee on Research and Innovation with a charge to its members to ensure food security in Nigeria, energy security to power the economy and break the nation’s dependence on imports. The […]