Press Releases
VP Shettima at NISS Graduation Ceremony: ‘We Must Form Global Alliances To End External Aggressions, Domestic Threats’
* Urges graduands to move against transnational crime, terrorism, others The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has drawn attention to the need for Nigeria and other African countries to form global alliances to tame crises caused by external aggressions and domestic threats. Specifically, he noted that Nigeria and other countries are saddled with the responsibility […]
President Tinubu Celebrates General TY Danjuma at 86
President Bola Tinubu sends his felicitations to General TY Danjuma (Rtd), a Nigerian of the noblest pedigree, on his 86th birthday. President Tinubu celebrates the elder statesman, who has remained an unassuming but defining feature of Nigeria’s political landscape. The President extols General Danjuma for his many philanthropic ventures, recalling his commitment and dedication to […]
President Tinubu Mourns Saudi Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz Bin Bandar Al Saud
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserates with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and the Royal House of Saud on the passing of His Highness, Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar Al Saud. Expressing grief at the loss, the President acknowledges the departed Prince’s excellent and dedicated service to his […]
President Tinubu Rejoices with Senate President Godswill Akpabio at 61
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, CON, on the occasion of his 61st birthday on December 9, 2023. Celebrating the political leader whose antecedents and achievements continue to attract recognition at home and abroad, President Tinubu affirms the outstanding leadership qualities of the former Governor of Akwa […]
President Tinubu: Nigeria Has Sufficient Manpower for Economic, National Development
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has the requisite and sufficient manpower to spur development across all sectors of the economy. Receiving a report titled, ‘Industrialisation, Energy Security, and Climate Change: Issues, Challenges and Prospects,’ submitted by the Senior Executive Course 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), in Abuja, on Friday, […]
VP Shettima to New NCP Members: Be At The Forefront Of Executing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored new members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to station themselves on the frontline of actualising the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. The Council members, according to him, must do this by championing great reforms through disruptive minds and ideas, even as […]
President Tinubu to Shell Group: We are Removing Encumbrances Daily, We Expect More Investments
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja expressed optimism about the prospects of increased investments from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), emphasizing Nigeria’s long-term relationship with the company, which discovered the first commercial oil field at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta in 1956. Receiving the management of Shell Group, led by its Global […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Members of National Council on Privatization (NCP)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four (4) new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council: (1) Oluwole Osin — South-West (2) Mohammed Mustapha Bintube — North-East (3) Olayiwola Yahaya — North-Central (4) Akwa Effion Okon — South-South The President charges the new members of […]
President Tinubu Appoints NCDMB Governing Council and Management Team
In conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB): (1) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri — Chairman / HMS, […]
President Tinubu Mourns Hero of June 12 Struggle, Frank Kokori
President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of Frank Kokori, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), with deepest sympathies. The late elder statesman was a foremost figure in the June 12 struggle. The President condoled with his family, the civil society, the government, and the […]
FG To Build Houses, Clinics, Schools, Others In Tudun Biri
* VP Shettima visits victims of drone misfire in Kaduna, Directs NEMA to provide adequate support Vice President Kashim Shettima has hinted at plans by the Federal Government to rebuild Tudun Biri village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State which was hit by a misfire from drones belonging to the Nigerian military. According […]
President Tinubu Receives President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic, Says Cooperation Imperative for Economic Properity in West Africa
President Bola Tinubu says cooperation is imperative for economic prosperity in West Africa, noting that a lack of synergy between Nigeria and Benin Republic has been an encumbrance to mutual development. Speaking when he received President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic at the State House in Abuja, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria and Benin […]