Press Releases

*Seeks faith leaders’ help in building a nourished nation*   Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled an ambitious plan to improve nutrition across Nigeria, with a rallying call to faith and traditional leaders to champion the effort in their communities. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on nutrition at the Presidential Villa Tuesday, VP Shettima stressed […]

  *Says improved nutrition key to national development, growth* The Presidency has called for a multi-stakeholder approach in ongoing efforts to combat the problem of malnutrition in Nigeria, saying improved nutrition is crucial for national development and economic growth. Deputy Chief Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, made the call on Monday during […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described as unwavering his administration’s resolve to reform the Nigeria Police Force and enhance security across Nigeria. He observed that the idea of state policing is not just a mere policy proposal, but a potential milestone in the evolution of the nation’s law enforcement framework that would create the opportunity […]

  President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa.   Speaking at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Abuja on Monday, the President said Africa must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, […]

  President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, April 22, open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), is organizing a high-level African counter-terrorism summit under the theme, ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’, in Abuja, from April […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerian professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): (1) Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka — Chairman (2) Mr. Emomotimi Agama — Director-General (3) Frana Chukwuogor — Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement) (4) Mr. Bola Ajomale — Executive Commissioner (Operations) (5) Mrs. […]

  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mrs. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Honourable Minister of State, Police Affairs, on her birthday. The Honourable Minister is an administrator and policy expert, and has served in various capacities in the public sector. She was the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The President wishes […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the Board of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM): (1) Ms. Halima Kyari — Chairperson  (2) Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin — Commissioner for Insurance  (3) Mr. Olawoye Gam-Ikon — Deputy Commissioner (Technical Operations) (4) Dr. Usman Ankara Jimada — Deputy Commissioner (Finance […]

  President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment climate has been bolstered by critical new reforms, with an array of opportunities across sectors for investors. Speaking during the presentation of a letter of credence by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Vice-Admiral Kim Pan Kyu, at the State House, on Friday, the President […]

  Says President Tinubu is committed to a more secure, prosperous nation   The Nigerian Navy has been described as a strategic enabler to poverty eradication especially through the enormous potentials of the blue economy. This was stated by First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the launch of 2 […]

*Says a more secure, prosperous country is possible through their works* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded the contributions of academics to national unity, saying through their works a more secure and prosperous country is possible. The Vice President gave the commendation in Abuja on Friday during the public presentation of two books, […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. […]