Press Releases
I am Clear About my Objectives for Nigeria- President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, stated that his vision and objectives for Nigeria are very clear and he is on course to achieving them. Speaking when he received members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Reverend (Dr,) Samson Ayokunle in State House, Abuja, President Buhari said he is doing his best […]
President Buhari Assures on Credible Elections
As the nation moves into election mode with the commencement of election campaigns next week, President Muhammadu Buhari has again, given assurances of his determination to lay a foundation for free, fair and credible elections in the country. Responding to a speech by a delegation of Imams and senior Islamic scholars from the 36 states […]
N-power to Become Africa’s Largest Post-Tertiary Job Scheme, Says VP Osinbajo at Abuja Town Hall Meeting
Adds: 1 Million beneficiaries targeted in next phase, FG committed to creating more opportunities for Nigerians to prosper Following the successes recorded in the N-Power programme of the Buhari administration and the growing need for government’s direct intervention in job creation, the Federal Government will expand the N-Power scheme to accommodate 1 million beneficiaries in […]
Buhari Administration’s Prudent Management of Resources has Boosted Development- VP Osinbajo
*Says corruption must be tackled by all for country to make progress *Urges religious leaders to continue to preach peace, work for the country’s unity The prudent management of resources by the Buhari administration has helped it achieve far more in terms of infrastructure and development than previous administrations, while it has invested heavily on […]
No Violations in Approval of N5.8B Emergency Food Intervention Fund for North East
Our attention has been drawn to a report of the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness issued on Thursday, November 8, 2018, particularly in respect of funds released for “emergency intervention of food security to the North-East” in June 2017, when the Vice President was Acting President. In its report, the Committee alleged that […]
Attack on TraderMoni is an Attack on Hard-Working Nigerians, Says VP Spokesperson
*We don’t believe Nigerians’ loyalty is for sale *Calls to suspend microcredit scheme for the common man is unbelievable The call by some individuals under the auspices of a group named Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum to suspend the TraderMoni, one of the microcredit schemes of the Buhari administration’s Social Investment Programme, is both […]
Unnecessary Controversy Over President Buhari’s Position on Proposed N30,000 Minimum Wage- Presidency
The Presidency is concerned over recurring reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari has reneged on earlier acceptance of the N30,000 recommended as the new National Minimum Wage by the National Minimum Wage Tripartite Committee. These reports are contrary to what transpired on Tuesday when the committee presented its Report to the President. Responding, President Buhari, […]
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 […]
