Press Releases

  President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho, OFR, former national chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), with profound sadness. Chief Koleosho was former secretary to the Government of Oyo State, a politician and accomplished businessman. President Tinubu mourns the late elder statesman, who was the Babalaje […]

Chinese President Pledges $50 Billion for Africa President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Tinubu highlighted […]

  *As Council takes key decisions on flood, nutrition, state police, polio* *Endorses N-774 Programme on Nutrition as states acknowledge receipt of N3b flood, disaster grant*   The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for a formidable alliance among key players in government at all levels as well as development partners in the bid […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Eniola Mariam Bolaji on winning a medal in badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first African athlete to achieve such a feat in the sport at the Games. Eighteen-year-old Eniola clinched bronze in the women’s Para-badminton SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday. President Tinubu commends Ms. […]

  *As VP Shettima leads FG’s delegation to late President Yar’Adua’s mother’s burial* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed the nation’s profound grief over the passing of Hajiya Binta (Dada) Yar’Adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Shehu Yar’adua. As the nation bids farewell to the […]

  President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders also agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future. This was the outcome of talks between the two leaders during President Tinubu’s official […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserates with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada. Hajiya Dada, mother of the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, passed away on Monday at a venerable age. President Tinubu also extends his condolences to Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the people of […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited: (1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, — Chairman (2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi — Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises (4) Mr. Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 58th birthday. Vice-President Shettima is an academic, accomplished banking professional, raconteur, and leader. He was the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and senator representing Borno Central from 2019 to 2023. President Tinubu joins family, friends, and members of […]

  *As NAN explores security options at annual international lecture* Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very much interested in the security situation in Nigeria and is not taking it lightly. He called for regional and collective efforts to address the insecurity in West Africa’s Sahel region, observing that the […]

  *VP Shettima lauds Union’s contributions as Ambassador Isopi bows out*   Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the strengthening of relations between Nigeria and European Union, particularly in addressing malnutrition and other humanitarian challenges in the country. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the EU’s support noting there was a need for continued collaboration […]

  President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday, August 29, on an official visit. President Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates. In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on […]