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*Beneficiaries nationwide to receive one-time grant, with Lagos, Kano, FCT & nine more States in first batch *Enumeration, verification still ongoing for Payroll Support Scheme *Free CAC Business Names’ Registration for 250,000 MSMEs also commences As the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan progresses, the payment of N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated businessman and philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor on receiving The Sun Newspaper Humanitarian Award, describing his nomination as well-deserved. In a reaction to the letter notifying him of the award, President Buhari said: “I am elated to learn that you have been nominated for this humanitarian award by The Sun Newspaper, […]

Presidential Panel On Police Reforms Swings Into Action, Okays 5-Point Demand Of Protesters Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed […]

President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolence to the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on the passing of its National President, Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel. President Buhari also commiserates with the family of the deceased who until his demise was a Board member of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), representing the Nigeria Labour Congress […]

Those involved would be investigated, prosecuted & exposed Commends Civil Society activists and those who call attention to the problem “I AM very concerned, in fact, very angry about what I see, happening to young men and women who are arrested, in some cases maimed or killed by men of the police force.” Those were […]

*Adds: Those involved would be investigated, prosecuted & exposed *Commends Civil Society activists and those who call attention to the problem “I am very concerned, in fact, very angry about what I see, happening to young men and women who are arrested, in some cases maimed or killed by men of the police force.” Those […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday called for the total elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that trafficking in nuclear materials remains a potential threat to international peace and security. In his video-message to the UN High-level meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, President Buhari restated Nigeria’s commitment to […]

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with scholar, politician, diplomat, and former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. President Buhari lauds the retired academic for his contributions to scholarship as Political Science lecturer both in Nigeria and the United States of America, before venturing into active politics. The President says […]

INDIA CONGRATULATES NIGERIA ON 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY India has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independence anniversary. A letter delivered by the High Commission of India in Nigeria from the Honorable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on […]

President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the government and people of the State of Kuwait over the transition of the Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. According to the President, “the thoughts of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are with the Kuwaitis at this moment.” The Nigerian leader also recognises the […]