Press Releases

The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned. These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country. The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes, […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of service of Mr Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to the mainstream Federal Civil Service as the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the Federal Ministry of Justice. A letter dated December 23, signed by Omolabake Mafe on behalf of the Chairman of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by His Majesty King Charles III. King Charles III appointed Mr Edun as Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in recognition of his longstanding work with the Duke of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited President Tinubu to participate in the 2026 edition of […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described marital unions as fundamental pillars of Nigeria’s social strength and long-term national development. Specifically, he observed that marriage is not merely a personal milestone but a social institution that nurtures values essential for national cohesion, stability, and progress. Senator Shettima stated this on Sunday in Makurdi, the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday attended the Grand Finale of the week-long 2025 Eyo Festival, in a white robe, a damask sash slung over his shoulder, and a distinctive hat emblazoned with bold, decorative stars. Like other revellers, the President also carried a long staff called an opambata. The colourful event, held at Tafawa […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a foremost educationist and the first Professor of Education from Northern Nigeria, Professor Adamu Baikie. Prof Baikie, who died on December 12, 2025, at the age of 94, was buried on December 23. He was at various times vice chancellor of the University of […]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that the ongoing recalibration of the country’s security architecture will soon begin to yield results that will gladden their hearts. He spoke at a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. President Tinubu said […]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined Muslim faithful to observe Jumat at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. Delivering his sermon, the visiting Imam of the mosque, Dr Salahudeen Munirudeen Arriyadhi, lauded President Tinubu for the numerous developmental projects being executed by the administration, urging him to remain steadfast despite the challenges and some criticisms. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the government and people of Kano State over the passing of two members of the state’s House of Assembly. The duo of Aminu Saad Ungogo and Aliyu Sarki Daneji, representing Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies respectively, died in separate incidents within an hour on […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured residents of Borno State and Nigerians nationwide that the Federal Government remains resolute in its duty to protect lives and property, following a bomb explosion at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri on Wednesday. This is just as the Vice President has commiserated some of the blast victims receiving treatment at […]