Press Releases
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 […]
Labour Unions to Suspend Further Protest After Fruitful Meeting with President Tinubu
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage […]
President Tinubu Charges APC to Embrace Financial Disciplin and Women & Youth Inclusion
To strengthen the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and firmly establish its stability as a governing party, President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the party to embrace accountability in all forms, but especially with respect to financial discipline and in the active promotion of top-level women and youth participation in the day-to-day operations […]
President Tinubu Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence and Bilateral Cooperation with United Kingdom
…UK Foreign Secretary assures of enduring partnership President Bola Tinubu has called on the government of the United Kingdom to deepen its partnership with Nigeria and Africa by investing more across sectors to see the African continent attain more sustainable and broad-based prosperity. President Tinubu made the call on Wednesday when he received the United […]
As Conjoined Twins, We Share Responsibility of Lifting our Economies, President Tinubu Tells Beninise Leader in Cotonou
Honoring a rare invitation as Special Guest at the 63rd Independence anniversary of Republic of Benin, Tuesday, in Cotonou, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the commonality of cultures, history and demographics of both countries will be explored to the advantage of citizens. President Tinubu, who was invited by the President of the neighboring country, Patrice […]
President Tinubu Condoles Judiciary over Death of Supreme Court and Federal High Court Justices
President Bola Tinubu has sent his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the judicial arm of government over the death of Justice Chima Centus Nweze and Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong, two prominent members of the bench. President Tinubu said the death of Supreme Court Justice Nweze and that of Justice Mallong of the Federal High Court […]
