Press Releases
Umahi: All Southeast governors supporting President Tinubu
*Hints Lagos-Calabar superhighway to be tolled from December* Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi said all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu and urged the undecided, such as former governor Peter Obi, to join the train. He also said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion […]
Investment in Digital economy grows ninefold, rollout of $2 billion fibre optic infrastructure begins Q4: Bosun Tijani
Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector has witnessed massive growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracting $191 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q1 2024—a ninefold increase from $22 million in Q1 2023. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this during an interview for an upcoming State […]
President Tinubu: We Revived NSC To Shield Sports Sector From Vested Power Interests
*Declares 22nd National Sports Festival open in Abeokuta* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration decided to revive the hitherto moribund National Sports Commission (NSC) in order to shield the administration of sports from bureaucratic bottlenecks and the distractions of vested power interests. This, according to him, reflected the seriousness with which his […]
President Tinubu, at Meeting with Catholic Bishops, Says; Let’s Harness our Diversity for the Prosperity of the Nation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to use their diversity for the country’s stability and rapid development. He spoke on Sunday in Rome when he received members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. The President also issued a stirring call to leaders at all levels to work for the betterment of the […]
President Tinubu Arrives Rome
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to join other world leaders at the solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The installation mass will take place on Sunday, May […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Prof. Mary Lar on 90th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Prof. Mary Nanwor Lar, a famous educationist and onetime Nigerian ambassador to the Netherlands, on her 90th birthday. The President extols the nonagenarian for her pace-setting contributions to education, diplomacy, and nation-building. Born May 15 1935, in Langtang, Plateau State, Prof Lar is a famous teacher who dedicated much of […]
President Tinubu hails long-standing associate Eludoyin on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Dipo Eludoyin, his close friend, confidant, and prominent businessman, on his birthday. Eludoyin is a prince of Ile-Ife in Osun State and CEO of Paragon Holdings Limited. The President highlights the invaluable contributions of his age-long associate to Nigeria, Ile-Ife and humanity. Eludoyin’s Paragon Holdings Limited and several other […]
President Tinubu Receives Alaafin Oyo, Seeks More Collaboration with Traditional Leaders
President Bola Tinubu on Friday said traditional institutions remain integral to the country’s development and called for more support in implementing policies that directly impact people’s livelihoods. The President spoke when he received the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, his wife, Abiwumi, and a delegation of other traditional rulers from […]
President Tinubu: We’ll Continue To Equip The Military To End Insecurity In Nigeria
*Inducts 2 new Agusta A-109S Trekker Power Attack Helicopters into NAF* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja inducted two Agusta A-109S Trekker Power Attack Helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), with a solemn promise that his administration will continue to invest in cutting-edge defence technologies and provide the Nigerian military with […]
Pope Leo XIV Invites President Tinubu to His Inauguration on Sunday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new […]
Sahara Group GMD expresses strong confidence in President Tinubu’s energy reforms
Mr Kola Adesina, the Managing Director of Sahara Group, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold energy sector reforms. In an interview for an upcoming State House TV documentary marking the second anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration, Adesina lauded the government’s policies for improving transparency, regulatory consistency, and expanding investment opportunities. […]
We’re Better Off Together, President Tinubu Tells Malian Leader
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message to Malian leader General Assimi Goita, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations, declaring that West African countries are stronger when united. The President spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Ambassador […]