Press Releases

*As FG seeks stronger ties with Berlin’s Hertie School on human capital development* Vice President Kashim Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential and positioning the country as a leading force on the African continent, driven by strategic investments in human capital and bold economic reforms. According to […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, on his 60th birthday, April 30. Mr Attah, former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited and former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria E&P Company (SNEPCo), is an accomplished industry leader with decades […]

  President Bola Tinubu sends condolences to Adeyemi Edun, CEO of Daniel Ford International, and other family members on the passing of their beloved matriarch, Olufunmilayo Adunni Edun, at the age of 84. President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and associates of the late Madam Edun, whose exemplary life, compassion, service and commitment to the […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Chief Monsor Olowosago, prominent journalist and publisher of Oriwu Sun community newspaper, on the publication’s 40th anniversary. Reputed as the most enduring community newspaper in the country, the Ikorodu-based Oriwu Sun has weathered the storms and remains on the newsstands till now. The President praised Olowosago for his […]

  I congratulate Dr. Mike Adeniyi Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, as he marks his birthday on April 29. Dr. Adenuga’s life, from humble beginnings, is a testament to the power of vision and the outcome of resilience. His humility and diligence have enabled him to succeed in banking, telecommunications, oil, and gas. […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the passing of a Zaria-based Islamic preacher, Sheikh Mainasara Liman Habibi. Sheikh Habibi, who was 67, died at the weekend. He was the National Chairman of the Preachers Committee of the Fityanul Islam under the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood. President Tinubu said Muslims would remember Sheikh […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title, a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State. President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit […]

  We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s open declaration of support for President Bola Tinubu, the […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Ayirimi Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, on his 50th birthday, April 26. Chief Emami is a politician, businessman, and philanthropist. President Tinubu commends the Itsekiri leader for his commitment to nation-building, epitomised by his valiant efforts in peacebuilding and in ensuring the safety and sustenance of critical oil and […]

  *We must get it right on agriculture this time, says VP Shettima* The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and […]

  *Observes one minute’s silence for victims of Benue, Plateau attacks* *We’re architects of a sustainable future, not mere responders to crises, VP Shettima tells council members* To reposition Nigeria’s economy and tackle insecurity at its roots, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board, alongside […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is at the head of the five-member delegation. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; Archbishop […]