Press Releases
President Buhari Endorses ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ Initiative
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots, saying the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society by bringing back memories of what happened many years ago, but will also create economic benefits. The President spoke when he […]
Swift Recovery of Economy that Achieves Greatest Good for Greatest Number is my Priority – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja reassured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s multifarious efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all Nigerians. The President stated this in a meeting held at the State House with the Board of Trustees of […]
ECOWAS Sends Unanimous Message to Niger’s Military Rulership
PRESIDENT TINUBU AFFIRMS UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR NIGER’S RETURN PATH TO PEACEFUL DEMOCRACY THROUGH ACTIVE DIALOGUE; ECOWAS SENDS UNANIMOUS MESSAGE TO NIGER’S MILITARY RULERSHIP Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, has affirmed the regional blocs’ steadfast commitment in supporting the people of Niger’s journey towards peace and democratic […]
We are Prioritizing Climate Change Interventions to Address Desertification, Coastal Erosion, Flooding- VP Shettima
*Receives report of National Defence College Course 31 participants The Tinubu administration is prioritizing Climate Change interventions to address the menace of desertification, coastal erosion, and flooding, particularly collaborating more with individuals and institutions that share the government’s vision for a sustainable future. This was one of the highlights of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks, […]
Niger Republic: At 2nd ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit, President Tinubu Champions Dialogue to Resolve Impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy and dialogue, as well as earnest discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger. The ECOWAS Authority chairperson spoke on Thursday in Abuja at […]
New North-East Development Commission Board Must Prioritize Access to Quality Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities- VP Shettima
*Inaugurates new NEDC board at Presidential Villa *Says: “Task of rebuilding north-east region cannot be undertaken divided” The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has tasked the new board and management of North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritize access to quality education, healthcare, economic opportunities, noting that “today, we must remember that development is not merely […]
President Tinubu Vows to End Nigeria’s Overreliance on Borrowing for Public Expenditure
… sets 18% Tax to GDP target in 3 years President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his resolute commitment to break the vicious cycle of overreliance on borrowing for public spending, and the resulting burden of debt servicing it places on the management of Nigeria’s limited government revenues. Inaugurating the Presidential Committee […]
FG Partner’s Wema Bank to Set up MSME Tech Hubs in 7 States
*Targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training In line with the Tinubu administration’s commitment to providing more digital jobs for young Nigerians, the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is set to launch a digital hub that will empower 1 million youths across the country with digital and […]
VP Shettima Receives Briefings from BPE, NDPHC
Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima today received briefings on the operations of two agencies under his supervision – the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). The Vice President met the chief executives and management staff of the agencies in his office on Friday at the Presidential Villa where […]
Forensic Audit of CBN Underway as we Win Back Investor Confidence, President Tinubu Tells World Bank Chief
President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is on-going […]
President Tinubu Dispatches Envoy to Niamey, Urges Robust Dialogue to End Impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dispatched a delegation to Niger Republic with a mandate to expeditiously resolve the current political impasse in the country. The action was in line with the resolution reached at the end of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS […]
President Tinubu Galvanizes APC Leaders at NEC: Effective Implementation of Ideas is Paramount in Addressing Needs of the Poor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged the leadership of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), particularly elected officials, to be steadfastly committed to good governance which will re-engineer the economic and political landscape of the nation to address the needs of the poor. Speaking at the 12th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party […]