Press Releases
President Buhari Declares State of Emergency on Water, Sanitation Sector, Urges States to Follow Suit
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, in Abuja declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s water supply, sanitation and hygiene sector. The President said the declaration has become imperative to reduce the high-prevalence of water-borne diseases in different parts of the country, which has caused preventable deaths. Inaugurating the National Action Plan for Revitalization of Water Supply, […]
President Buhari Felicitates With Cameroon’s President Biya on Inauguration for Another Term
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with President Paul Biya on his inauguration Tuesday for another term of office following his victory in the October 7, 2018 presidential election. The Nigerian leader commends his Cameroonian counterpart for sustaining the long history of good neighbourliness with Nigeria and cooperating in the current push against Boko Haram insurgents. As […]
I’m Distressed, Depressed by the Killings in Nigeria- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is distressed and depressed by the atrocious ethno-religious killings in the country, appealing to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. Receiving leaders of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Tuesday, at State House, led by Rev Dr Dachollom Datiri, President Buhari urged religious, community and […]
1.1M Nigerians Currently Beneficiaries of GEEP, with Over 800,000 Recieving N10,000 Interest-Free Loans
*More petty traders to be given TraderMoni loans as VP Osinbajo expected to launch scheme in other markets in Lagos today In continuation of the Buhari administration’s TraderMoni scheme, which has so far given N10,000 collateral and interest-free loans to over 800,000 petty traders nationwide, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is expected to be in […]
Curbing Grand Corruption in the Public Sector, More Investment in Infrastructure, Human Capital Development, Proof of Buhari Administration’s Change Agenda- VP Osinbajo
*Says administration’s Social Investment Programmes has improved livelihoods nationwide Despite earning far less than previous administrations, the Buhari presidency has achieved so much in its efforts to reverse the years of abandonment, decay and impunity as evident in the changes seen across different sectors of the economy, and national life, according to Vice President Yemi […]
FG Committed to Promoting Intra-African Trade for Development, VP Osinbajo at Africa Trade Forum
*Adds: Building an enabling business environment is a crucial plank of Buhari administration’s economic policy *“Nigeria’s domestic consultative process is a model” The Federal Government is currently pursuing a rigorous domestic and wide consultative process with all stakeholders in the public and private sector on the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), […]
President Buhari Receives Attestation and confirmation of Result From WAEC
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, in Abuja received the attestation and confirmation of his 1961 West African School Certificate (WASC) Examination result from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The documents were presented to the President at State House during a courtesy visit by a delegation of WAEC led by its Registrar, Dr Iyi Uwadiae, accompanied […]
I’ll Remain Fair to all Nigerians- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration has ensured even distribution of political appointments to reflect diverse interests across the country, regardless of the voting patterns of the 2015 presidential elections. Receiving a delegation of Bassa Traditional Rulers and Elites led by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bako Ebiredelu Dogwo at the Presidential Villa, […]
Suspension of the Executive Secretary (ES) of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
1. The Federal Government has found it necessary to restate that the objective for establishing Parastatals is in fulfillment of the need to deliver services to Nigerians faster and better. It has also considered it necessary to restate that the roles of Governing Boards/Councils, are as prescribed by the statutes, guidelines and extant circulars and […]
We’ve Left the Era in which Votes were just Awarded, and the Cheated told to go to Court, President Buhari Assures
Nigeria has left that era in which democratic norms are brazenly subverted, with votes awarded to those favoured by the authorities, and the shortchanged told to go to court if they were not happy. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this Monday while receiving in State House, Abuja, members of the Joint United Nations, African Union and […]
Nigeria Will Work Closely With Benin Republic to Ensure Success of Joint Border Facility- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Seme pledged that Nigeria will work closely with the Republic of Benin to ensure the success of the newly inaugurated Seme-Krake joint border post between both countries. Speaking at the official handing over ceremony of the joint border post, President Buhari described the project, aimed at enhancing the free movement […]
Collaboration of Private Sector Important in Cleaning up Systemic Corruption, Improving Economy, VP Osinbajo
*Highlights achievements of FG’s Social Investment Programmes in improving human capital development, financial inclusion nationwide “Perhaps, the greatest challenge through the years has been governance and institutional weaknesses, systemic corruption, integrity and inefficiency in our public service, and the administration of justice system. We have taken a strong stand on corruption, especially grand corruption, but […]