Press Releases
President Buhari, UN Sec-Gen Guterres to Co-Chair Special Session on Raising Funds to Recharge Lake Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the acceptance of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres to co-chair a Special Session to raise $50 billion to fund the inter-basin water transfer from Central Africa to revive the Lake Chad. Receiving the response of the Secretary-General to his earlier letter through the President of the African Development Bank, […]
Homegrown School Feeding now in 30 States as FG Targets Millions More for Social Investment Schemes
*Over 12m Nigerians currently beneficiaries of Programmes *9.5 million pupils now being fed under School Feeding programme *1 million poorest households to benefit from Cash Transfer *Next Level: 10m Nigerians to benefit from GEEP schemes, with 1 million new additions to N-Power in the offing In continuation of its efforts to invest in the country’s […]
With elections over, Nigeria is set to for faster growth, Udoma assures foreign investors
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, and his Finance Ministry counterpart, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, at the weekend in Washington DC, assured that with elections now over, Nigeria is set for faster growth. At a high level business meeting with the US business community held under the auspices of the Corporate […]
How an Effective National Health Insurance can Help Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria, By Osinbajo
*Adds: Scheme Central in FG’s Next Level Plans An effective National Health Insurance scheme remains the best panacea for the development of the health sector and an efficient healthcare delivery in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in his office earlier […]
Why we Must Never see Genocide Again in the World, by VP Osinbajo
*Adds: Leadership in Africa must contain hate speech, inciting comments *Kagame recalls Nigeria’s call for action to stop the genocide despite the indifference of more powerful States The resurgence of hate speech, racism, nationalism and all of the identity type problems that is going on around the world today is frightening and a compelling reason […]
Why we Must Never See Genocide Again in the World, by VP Osinbajo
*Adds: Leadership in Africa must contain hate speech, inciting comments *Kagame recalls Nigeria’s call for action to stop the genocide despite the indifference of more powerful States The resurgence of hate speech, racism, nationalism and all of the identity type problems that is going on around the world today is frightening and a compelling reason […]
Gaps in Social, Economic Opportunities fuel Terrorism- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Dead Sea, Jordan, urged world leaders to work towards narrowing gaps in social and economic opportunities for citizens as panacea to rising conflicts across the globe, attributing the Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria to lack of inclusion. Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Middle East and North Africa, the […]
King of Jordan Assures Nigeria of More Support to End Terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday extended appreciation to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan for the continuous support Nigeria received from the country to fight terrorism, saying the investment in Nigeria’s peace and security will always be remembered. President Buhari, who met with King Abdullah II on the sideline of the World Economic Forum […]
Remarks by President Muhammadu Buhari at World Economic forum on Middle East and North Africa Jordan
Protocols: Permit me to start by thanking His Majesty, King Abdallah Bin Hussein of Jordan, for the special invitation to speak to you briefly at this event. 2. I also want to congratulate the World Economic Forum for organizing this forum with the theme of “Building New Platforms of Cooperation”. 3. In this digital age […]
Controversy Over Nigeria SEZ Investment Company LTD: Crying Wolf Where There is None- Presidency
The Presidency notes reports in sections of the media about the status of Nigeria SEZ Investment Company Limited (NSEZCO), also known as Nigeria Special Economic Zones Company Limited. We wish to confirm that NZESCO was incorporated as a special purpose vehicle to deliver Project MINE (Made in Nigeria for Exports), which is a Presidential initiative. […]
What Nigerians Should Expect From Buhari in the Next Four Years, by VP Osinbajo
*Says FG will ensure prosperity & decent existence for all The focus of the Buhari administration in the next four years will be to address, among other things, the deficiencies in the quality of human resources caused by poor education and healthcare, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo spoke today at the […]
European Union Congratulates President Buhari on Re-Election; Seeks Increased Cooperation on Bilateral and International Matters
The European Union has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and expressed willingness to work with his government. In a letter dated March 22, 2019 and jointly signed by Donald Tusk for the European Council and Jean-Claude Juncker for the European Commission, the Union said: […]
