Press Releases
President Buhari Renews Appointments of PTDF, PEF, NCDMB Bosses
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointments of Chief Executive Officers of agencies under the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Following recommendations to the President by Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Dr Bello Aliyu Gusau gets another nod as the Executive Secretary of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF); Ahmed Bobboi as Executive Secretary/Chief […]
President Buhari Congratulates Guinea Bissau on 47th Independence
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday pledged that Nigeria will continue to assist Guinea-Bissau in any way possible, saying ‘‘a peaceful and prosperous Guinea-Bissau is a win for West Africa and for Africa.’’ President Buhari joined the Heads of State and Government of Senegal, Mauritania and Burkina Faso to celebrate the 47th independence anniversary of Guinea Bissau […]
President Buhari to Attend Guinea Bissau National Day Celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, September 24. The President will join the Heads of State and Government of Senegal, Cote d’ Ivoire, Rwanda, Mauritania, Togo and Liberia to mark the 47th independence anniversary of Guinea Bissau. In […]
President Buhari Congratulates Tony Elumelu on Being Named in Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020
.President Muhammadu Buhari lauds Chairman, United Bank for Africa, Mr Tony Elumelu, on his being named among Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020. The President commends Elumelu’s vision of Africapitalism, which espouses that Africa’s private sector must play a leading role in the continent’s development through long-term investments, entrepreneurship, and regional connectivity, adding that […]
Nigeria Will Support Consolidation of Democracy In ECOWAS Countries – President Buhari
Nigeria will within the limits of resources do her best to support the consolidation of democracy in West African countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. The President spoke Thursday at State House, Abuja, while playing host to President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso, who was on a one-day official visit to Nigeria. “We […]
Nigeria Most Prosperous Black Nation in the World- President Buhari
Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world. Nigeria at 60 theme, TOGETHER, with the logo was projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 by 20 feet screen at the Council […]
President Buhari Speaks On New Prices For Petrol, Electricity
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians of the willingness and determination of the Federal Government to provide stable electricity to every home and industry, while considering the economic challenges before individuals, families and businesses, explaining that “implementation of a Willing buyer, Willing Seller Policy for the power sector has opened opportunities for increased […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address At The First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat
Protocols It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat. We are meeting a time that mankind is struggling to overcome the economic and social crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted life as we knew it. The consequences of the pandemic will no doubt […]
Presidency Welcomes Judgement By UK Court on P&ID
The Presidency welcomes the judgment by the UK Court granting Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and relief from sanctions in a $10 billion arbitration case with Process and Industrious Development Limited (P&ID) in Nigeria. In our view, the judgment is right, just and provides a strong prima facie case that the fraudulent gas […]
President Buhari Assures Flood Victims of Federal Support
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured families impacted by flooding in several communities in Jigawa State of timely support from the Federal Government. Commiserating with families who lost loved ones, farmlands, means of livelihood and property in the ravaging floods in the State, the President directs the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant government […]
Honest Implementation of Ideas Can Make Better Societies Possible- Osinbajo
Despite the increasing pressure on scarce resources amidst other emerging challenges, an honest implementation of ideas by a focused leadership can improve the fortunes of societies and make them better, according to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday at the virtual public presentation of three books on Policy, Politics and […]
President Buhari Laments Deaths and Destruction of Farms in Kebbi State by Floods
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep concern over the heavy floods that took a number of lives, submerged thousands of hectares of farmlands and houses, destroying farm produce and personal belongings in the affected communities. According to the President, “I am particularly sad over this incident because it’s a setback to our efforts to boost […]
