Press Releases
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 […]
Ignore Scaremongers- Presidency
The Presidency wishes to advise Nigerians to ignore determined agents of fake news bent on spreading false stories to the public. We react to the utter falsehood and disgraceful lies, a report by so-called digital newspaper which, Wednesday, claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide, Sarki Abba is COVID-19 positive. This report is sheer fabrication and […]
President Buhari Appoints Col. Dikio (Rtd) Interim Amnesty Programme Administrator
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim Administrator (Amnesty Programme) with effect from August 21, 2020. This followed the President’s approval of the disengagement of Prof. Charles Quarker Dokubo from Office as the Coordinator, Amnesty Programme with immediate effect. Prof. Dokubo has been directed to hand over […]
Our Response To Quarter 2, 2020 NBS Figures, By Presidency
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) published on Monday August 24, 2020, the 2nd Quarter (Q2) 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates, which measures economic growth. Nigeria’s (GDP) declined by –6.10% (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2020, ending the 3-year trend of low but consistently improving positive real growth rates recorded […]
President Buhari Supports ECOWAS Decision on Return to Constitutional Order in Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments in calling for immediate release of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali, and a return to Constitutional order in the country. Speaking at a virtual ECOWAS Extraordinary Session on the Situation in Mali, the President noted that removal of the Malian leader […]
President Approves Renewal of NDPHC’s MD, Ugbo, Executive Directors for Another 4 Years
* 3 new additional directors in the offing President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Mr Joseph Chiedu Ugbo as the Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company and Messrs Babayo Shehu and Ifeoluwa Oyedele as Executive Directors respectively. This renewal will take effect from August 25, 2020 for a […]
