Press Releases
What You Need to Know About the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan
The Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP), approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on June 24, 2020, was developed by the Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC), established by President Muhammadu Buhari on March 30, 2020. Chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the ESC comprised several Cabinet Ministers as well as the Group Managing Director of the […]
President Buhari Urges Caution on ECOWAS Common Currency
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday cautioned that the ambition for Eco regional currency could be in ‘serious jeopardy,’ unless member states complied with agreed processes of reaching the collective goal. President Buhari also expressed concern over the decision of francophone countries that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) to replace the CFA […]
Ghanaian President Tenders Apology for Demolition, Orders Investigation
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana Tuesday spoke with President Muhammadu Buhari, expressing his sincere apology for demolition of a building on the premises of Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana. In a telephone call, the Ghanaian leader told President Buhari that he has directed full investigation into the incident. Earlier in the day, it further […]
As Ecowas Covid-19 Champion, President Buhari Demands Economic Recovery Plan
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the ECOWAS Commission to come up with an economic recovery plan to help member-states to recover from the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking Thursday at a virtual meeting with the President of the Commission, Jean Kassi-Brou, President Buhari, in his capacity as the ECOWAS COVID-19 Champion, agreed […]
President Buhari’s Strides in Five Years, by Presidency
May 29, 2020, marks the end of the first year of the second four-year term of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, and the fifth year of the government in office. Between May 29, 2015, when it was inaugurated for the first term, and now, the Buhari administration has made salutary impact in almost all the facets […]
Post-COVID-19: What President Buhari is Doing, And will do, by Presidency
There is global anxiety on what the future holds for humanity post-COVID-19, particularly in respect of the economy, healthcare, job security, and general wellbeing. Naturally, Nigerians are not immune from the disquietude, as they belong to the global community. Below is a checklist of some measures that President Muhammadu Buhari has taken, and will further […]
COVID-19: President Buhari Urges Governors to Work Closely with PTF
Governors should work closely with the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, to engender better harmony in the daunting task of checking the pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke during an online meeting Monday with the Governors’ Forum, disclosing that the PTF had briefed him on next steps in the national response […]
President Buhari Receives Madagascan COVID-19 Herbal “Drug” from Guinea Bissau’s President Embalo
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, received the Madagascan native formulation against the Covid-19 pandemic, and reiterated that he will listen to science before allowing traditional or any new medicines to be administered on Nigerians. At an audience meeting with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau who brought along with him […]
President Buhari Rejoices with Dele Momodu at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari greets journalist/publisher, Ayobamidele Abayomi Ojútelégàn Àjàní Momodu, popularly known as Dele Momodu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday May 16, 2020. The President congratulates Momodu on hitting the milestone in good health and sound mind, wishing him greater contributions to the further emancipation of Nigeria in the years and decades to […]
President Buhari Commiserates with Extended Family, Daura Community on the Demise of Nephew, Mutari Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari has consoled the members of his extended family and Daura community at large following the death of his nephew, Alhaji Mutari Dauda, Malam Mamman Daura’s younger brother. In a condolence message, President Buhari said: “Let me on behalf of myself and my family convey to you my deepest sympathy for the loss […]
COVID-19: President Buhari Appreciates Donations by Individuals and Organisations
As the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 continues to roll out measures on how to contain the spread of the pandemic in the country and manage its health and economic implications, President Muhammadu Buhari has commended public-spirited Nigerians and organisations for their financial and material support. Citing the provision of isolation, treatment and laboratory centres/facilities […]
President Buhari Lauds Akinwumi Adesina on Vote of Confidence by AfDB Board of Directors
President Muhammadu Buhari commends President of the African Development Bank, Nigeria’s Dr Akinwumi Adesina, over the clean bill of health given him by Board of Directors of the financial institution. A report dated May 5, 2020, signed by Niale Kaba, Chairman of the Bureau of the Board of Governors, indicated that Dr Adesina had been […]
