Press Releases

  The Federal Government welcomes Moody’s Investors Service’s latest upgrade of Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer rating from Caa1 to B3, with a Stable Outlook. This is a significant vote of confidence in the country’s economic direction and ongoing reform agenda. This upgrade reflects growing international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in stabilising its macroeconomic environment, enhancing […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. At the ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, President Tinubu directed the Minister of Works, David […]

  President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sorrow the tragic news of an accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Ogbonnia Nnamani, as he celebrates his 65th birthday today. President Tinubu commends Senator Nnamani’s enduring contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, particularly his remarkable service as Governor of Enugu State from 1999 to 2007 and his membership of the Southern Governors Forum. […]

  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania on the election of Dr Sidi Ould Tah as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Tah was the former Mauritanian Finance Minister and Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). In a […]

  President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Mr John Dara, Chairman of African Development Investment Limited and a personal assistant to Chief Michael Otedola, a former governor of Lagos, on his 70th birthday. Dara, also a pastor, was the presidential candidate of the Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD) in 2019. The President joins family, friends, and […]

  President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates the former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, on the occasion of his 75th birthday today. President Tinubu congratulates the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chairman of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) for his voice of wisdom and stabilising role in […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, on his 65th birthday and the 6th anniversary of his administration on May 29. In a tribute, President Tinubu commended Governor Abiodun’s exemplary leadership in Ogun State and described his six-year […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. In a keynote address on Wednesday at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the President urged […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed additional people to fill vacancies in the governing councils of some Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.  The new appointees and their institutions are as follows:  I. AFRICAN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA Hon Chidi Nwogu, Member Imo State  II. UNIVERSITY OF JOS, PLATEAU STATE Dr Folashade […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly congratulates Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo on the joyous occasion of his 99th birthday today, commending his remarkable life of dedication, principle, and service. In his message, President Tinubu lauds Alhaji Erogbogbo for embodying the enduring values of discipline, integrity, and compassion throughout his distinguished career and personal life. Alhaji […]

  President Bola Tinubu rejoices with Mr Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a prominent politician and former Minister of Transportation, on his 60th birthday on May 27. The President highlights Amaechi’s invaluable contributions to Rivers State as a former speaker and two-term governor, saying he dedicatedly served the state. During his tenure, the former governor was also […]