Press Releases

Unity and tolerance are crucial values needed to safeguard peace and stability in a multi-religious society like Nigeria, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.   Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday evening when he received on a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation of Imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders from […]

*VP also speaks at International Conference, says women must go beyond breaking glass ceilings to global excellence In order to transform legal education in Nigeria, the development of analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving legal minds is key, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday at the Nigerian Bar Association […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate conclusion of all the processes for the implementation of the integrated security surveillance and monitoring solution for the Abuja to Kaduna railway line and that this be extended to cover the Lagos-Ibadan railway line. He also directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation management to speedily repair the damaged lines […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his administration’s commitment to an efficient tax administration in order to improve tax revenue in the country. Declaring open the second National Tax Dialogue Week, the President expressed concern at the current tax system in the country, characterised by fragmented administration, multiple and sometimes, overlapping taxes. ”In […]

We Cannot Secure Africa by Turning Democratic Clock Backwards, Says Osinbajo The Africa we want cannot be secured by turning back the hands of the democratic clock, rather by addressing the basic problems of ill-health, malnutrition and illiteracy, among others, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in a keynote address […]

The media subcommittee of the All Progressives Congress Convention Planning Committee APC has commended the media for the successful conduct of its National Convention in Abuja, saying that the role of the media in such an event cannot be ignored. In message from the Co-Chairmen, Abdullahi Sule, the Governor of Nassarawa State and Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja commended Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State for his performance as well as taking advantage of his proximity to the seat of power.   Receiving the Governor who led a delegation of leaders from Nasarawa State on a thank-you visit at the State House, the President said: “I am very impressed with what you have been able to do. I […]

President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday commissioned the ultramodern mosque built by the Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’a at Utako in the Federal Capital City. He also joined in the performance of the Friday prayers. The Izala movement believes in following and teaching the religion of Islam, according to the values found in the Quran and the Sunnah (practice […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja admonished the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to avoid being used for partisan politics, or get dragged into personal disputes, urging focus on serving the nation to entrench good governance. The President, who spoke at the Unveiling of the EFCC Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Manuals, at the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning to look for special funding for the second runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Terminal Building, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the President also directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday declared that Nigeria’s dependence on imported products in the agriculture sector will soon be a thing of the past with the inauguration of Dangote Fertilizer Plant, which has an installed capacity of 3.0 million metric tonnes of Urea per annum. Speaking at the commissioning of the plant in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos […]

*VP commissions Toyota Certified Service Centre in Lagos *Excited cheering crowd of Lagosians throng motorcade outside venue of commissioning  In line with its objective of creating a more conducive business environment in Nigeria, the Federal Government will continue to deepen business reforms and partner with the private sector to ensure wholesome national development. Vice President […]