Press Releases

  President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday. Mr. Hayatou was also one-time acting President of FIFA — the world’s football governing body. President Tinubu commiserates with the Cameroonian Football […]

  President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities.  The President stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these specialized institutions of learning: MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA, ORON, AKWA IBOM STATE  (1) Kehinde Akinola — Chairman (2) Shehu Maigari Doguwa — Member (3) Samuel Isichei — Member (4) Faisal Lawal Halidu — Member NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal colleges of education: FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL), YAURI, KEBBI STATE  (1) Ismaila Gadaka — Chairman (2) Abdulhakeem Adegoke — Member (3) Pam Ishaya — Member (4) Abubakar Sadique Fakai — Member (5) Zara Duamlong Usman […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning:  NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE (1) Temi Harriman — Chairman (2) Adeola Adeogun — Member (3) Benedict Aguele — Member (4) Freeman Kasa — Member (5) Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia  (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom  (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene — Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba — Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa — […]

  To facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. (1) Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, […]

  President Bola Tinubu felicitates Senator Daisy Danjuma on her birthday, today, August 6, 2024. Mrs. Danjuma is an accomplished lawyer, entrepreneur, and politician. She represented Edo South Senatorial District in the Senate from 2003 to 2007. President Tinubu commends the former Senator for her philanthropic endeavours, providing succour to the needy and the helpless.  […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, CON, on his birthday, today, August 4, 2024. Alhaji Rabiu, an accomplished businessman and ardent philanthropist, is the founder and chairman of BUA Group, a conglomerate with interest in an array of sectors, notably, manufacturing, infrastructure, and agriculture. President Tinubu commends Alhaji […]

  President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Nigeria’s D’Tigress on qualifying for the quarter-final of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.  D’Tigress will be the first African team in basketball to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympics. The President commends the team for their uncommon demonstration of resilience, teamwork, and diligence. President Tinubu […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief James Onanefe Ibori on his birthday. Chief Ibori, a businessman and politician, was governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007. The President joins friends, the good people of Delta State, and well-wishers to felicitate the former governor on this occasion. The President wishes Chief Ibori good health and strength. […]

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu on his 60th birthday. Senator Salisu represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, and he is the Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity. President Tinubu commends Senator Salisu for being a stand-out voice on […]