Press Releases

  *VP Shettima urges Jigawa, Ebonyi Govs to collaborate with Brazilian delegation on agriculture* In a decisive move to address Nigeria’s food security challenges, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting local farmers through targeted interventions. He said the government will intervene robustly to protect local producers to reduce production […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends warm congratulations to Chief Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and elder statesman, who marks the milestone age of 90. President Tinubu acknowledges Chief Oyedokun’s lifelong dedication to principled leadership and service to the nation by joining family, friends, and well-wishers in commemorating the […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Brigadier-General Christopher Oluwole Rotimi (Rtd), Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United States, on his 90th birthday. Born on February 20, 1935, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the former army general served in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was the first African Deputy Quartermaster General […]

President Bola Tinubu sends his best wishes to Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, who turns 60 today, February 21. Prince Amgbare is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA). He served as Commissioner of Youth in Bayelsa State and General Manager of Bayelsa Transport Company. President Tinubu joins Prince Amgbare in […]

  President Bola Tinubu sends his best wishes to Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, who turns 60 today, February 21. Prince Amgbare is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA). He served as Commissioner of Youth in Bayelsa State and General Manager of Bayelsa Transport Company. President Tinubu joins Prince Amgbare […]

  President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ” A Journey in Service,” and the […]

 *It’s time for urgent action, VP Shettima tells govs, LG chairmen, others* *Says initiative will give all Nigerian mothers, children access to lifesaving nutrition interventions* *As NEC commends 2025 Economic Management Team priorities* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored state governors, ministers, local government chairmen and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja assented to two separate bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. President Tinubu said these specialised institutions will address the educational needs of the populace while driving […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere’s appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of […]

  *Our fintech innovations have transformed cross-border payments across continent, says VP Shettima* *Calls for accelerated implementation of AfCFTA Digital Protocol* Nigeria has officially been designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a role that could help create over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. To this effect, Vice President […]

*Seeks private sector partnership as MTN distributes digital devices to secondary school students*     The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investment in quality education for all Nigerian children, saying it is a top priority for the administration.   Accordingly, he called […]

  President Bola Tinubu extends warm congratulations to Azubuike Ishiekwene, Senior Vice chairman /Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers on his 60th birthday. A Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Azu as he is fondly known, has had a distinguished career in journalism spanning over three decades. He has worked with several reputable media organisations, […]