Press Releases

Nigeria’s Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has been announced a finalist in the prestigious Governments Category of the upcoming 2023 Catalyst 2030 Awards. This award recognizes outstanding organizations worldwide for their transformative initiatives and impactful contributions to societal challenges. The Catalyst 2030 Awards, renowned for celebrating innovative approaches to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, […]

**Receives roadmap for region’s development* Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday restated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to stabilising and developing the North East region, saying his principal means well for Nigeria. “The President means well for the nation. I have seen the soul of Bola Tinubu; I will not stop saying that,” the VP […]

The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, today sought the partnership and support of the banking community for the one million digital jobs initiative by the Tinubu administration for young Nigerians. Sen. Shettima made the demand when he received a delegation from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on a courtesy visit to the […]

**Orders revision of guidelines to prioritise IT, AI, others as teaching technologies* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, declared the determination of his administration to ensure teachers get their due reward. He regretted the challenges confronting Nigerian teachers, including overcrowded classrooms, scarce resources and limited opportunities for professional development, which he said are the result […]

**As Commission unveils 10-year master plan* The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has implored the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritise investments in legacy projects, including agriculture, education and smart transportation also referred to as electric transport vehicles and tricycles. VP Shettima spoke today when the board and management of NEDC presented the North-East Stabilisation […]

A broad based implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government must not only include strategic development of the agricultural sector, but must also recognize role of women and create an atmosphere that empowers them. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, offered this counsel while granting audience […]

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023   Arising from the withdrawal of […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed shock and deep sadness over the passing into glory of a foremost Nigerian educationist and one of the pioneer medical doctors from Northern Nigeria, Emeritus Professor Umaru Shehu, CFR, on Monday. Born in 1930 in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Nonagenarian was 92 when he passed away. President Tinubu described Emeritus […]

The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The parties noted the following: i) The Federal Government has announced N25,000 only as provisional […]

President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates with the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as the reputable public servant attains his new age of 58 on Nigeria’s Independence Day. The President shares in the joy of Nigerians and well-wishers from around the world as they celebrate the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today restated his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Already, the Nigerian leader who is also Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said the administration is currently implementing programmes and policies that would empower Nigerians to combat the challenges of […]

**No going back on creating inclusive economy, VP Shettima declares*    In a bid to support information technology revolution that would, in turn, extend the reach of economic and social interactions as well as enhance productivity growth in Nigeria, the Federal Government and ALAT have launched Skillnovation Programme. The initiative will provide over three million […]