Press Releases

  President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sadness over the passing of Sheikh Modibbo Ibrahim Daware, a renowned Islamic scholar from Adamawa State. Daware was a respected leader of the Tijjaniyya sect and spent his lifetime imparting knowledge, guiding, and shaping the minds of many individuals. President Tinubu extols Sheikh Daware’s humility, piety, and devotion to […]

  PRESIDENT TINUBU RELEASES BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO KAYODE FAYEMI My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to our time together in the pro-democracy movement in the 90s when we mounted local and international campaigns against military dictatorship. During the challenging General Sani Abacha era, civil rights and pro-democracy activists, especially those in exile, had […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today extends warm felicitations to the veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer and scriptwriter Mr Nkem Owoh, MON, as he marks his 70th birthday. President Tinubu celebrates Owoh’s impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and his legacy as one of its most beloved figures. Popularly adored by fans as “Osuofia”—a name […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today joyfully celebrates Dr Funmi Babington-Ashaye’s 60th birthday, applauding her trailblazing career in the insurance sector and commitment to Nigeria’s socioeconomic advancement. As the 48th President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Dr. Babington-Ashaye, now the CEO of Risk Analyst Insurance Brokers, spearheaded innovative reforms that elevated industry […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. The President rejoices with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions continues to set new standards of innovativeness, transformation, and sustainable development. President Tinubu affirms that the numerous recognitions […]

*Urges Amandla Institute to project African countries as collaborators, not patronage seekers* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged African leaders to stop clinging to their old habit of depending on foreign plans, saying the continent is in dire need of leaders who wield policy as a surgical blade instead of a slogan. He lamented what […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Adebayo Oludare Awosemo, the Deputy Managing Director of Arise TV, on his 70th birthday. The President joins in honouring the veteran journalist and public relations consultant for his service to the nation. President Tinubu highlights Awosemo’s career at the National Television Authority (NTA), where he played a critical role in […]

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, […]

*AT DMO’s SUPERVISORY BOARD MEETING:*   *VP Shettima Says Nigeria Must Transform Debt Into Economic Asset* Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO) as part of efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination and ensure long-term debt sustainability in line with President […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on his 65th birthday. President Tinubu joins the governor’s family, friends, political associates, and well-wishers in celebrating a lifetime of service, dedication to just causes, and visionary leadership. The President acknowledges Governor AbdulRazaq’s invaluable contributions, as […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of […]

  *Says Naija Creates project can promote President Tinubu’s diversification agenda* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has pledged his support for the Naija Creates project, saying all hands must be on deck for the nation’s economy to be transformed. According to him, Naija Creates, an enterprise championed by the CEO of Ebony Life Group, […]