Press Releases

*VP says it shows progress under Buhari administration’s Next Level road map Solar power projects being commissioned under the Energizing Education Programme of the Buhari administration is a testament to the fulfilment of its Next Level agenda, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Kano State, where he […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be participating in the 2019 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Accra, Ghana, themed: “Grow Digital: Leveraging Digital Transformation to Drive Sustainable Food Systems in Africa”. The forum which opened on the 3rd of September will be taking place through the 6th of September, 2019 at the Accra International […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has noted with deep concern, reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29, 2019. Consequently, the President has instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria and get a brief on the situation; express Nigeria’s displeasure over the […]

*NECA praises VP’s disposition towards private sector The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday when he received a delegation from the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially of rice, taking place on that corridor. The Nigerian leader gave the reason during an audience granted his Beninois counterpart, Patrice Talon, on the margins of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD7), […]

“Nigeria has very attractive investment opportunities with some of the highest Returns-on-Investment,” President Muhammadu Buhari declared in Yokohama, Japan on Thursday. Presenting the country’s Statement at Plenary Session Three on “Public-Private Business Dialogue” at the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7), the President said he looked forward to prospective investors making inroads “in […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Yokohama, Japan said that the few Nigerians abroad indulging in criminal activities do not represent the values of majority of the people of the country. Meeting with leaders of the Nigerian Community living in Japan on the sidelines of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7), the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate termination of appointment of Rev. Tor Ujah, as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission. This is in line with the provision of Section 4, Sub-Section 3 of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Act. Rev. Ujah has, therefore, been directed to hand over to Mrs. Esther Kwaghe, Director […]

*VP receives USAID delegation & US civil rights activist, Andrew Young The partnership between Nigeria and the United States is one that would continue to produce mutually desirable results for both countries, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, when he received the Administrator […]

· Non-oil sector reports on the rise, as Finance Minister presents MTEF to Council The macroeconomic environment of the country has shown significant growth and stability since after the recession, according to a report presented today to the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to the Minister […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Ade Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. Mr Ipaye who was former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State works from the Office of the Vice President. The President has also approved the re-appointment of Dr Adeyemi Dipeolu, Special Adviser to President […]

President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will meet in October to discuss issues relating to wellbeing of citizens and ways to further strengthen trade relations between the two largest African economies. In a telephone conversation with the South African leader at his country home in Daura, Katsina State, President Buhari accepted an […]