Press Releases
President Tinubu Congratulates NAFDAC on Maintaining Who Maturity Level 3 for Regulation of Medicines and Vaccines
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on retaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines. The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally […]
President Tinubu Appoints Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of CLTC; Nasir Bala as Aide on Citizenship and Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Ms. Abiola, an expert in strategic communication and government relations, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President. In addition, President Tinubu appointed Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and […]
Nigeria Pledges Support For First UN Global Advocate For Peace, Maryam Hassan
*President Tinubu’s pro-youth government focused on promoting peace, unity among Nigerians, says VP Shettima* The Nigerian government has pledged unalloyed support to the newly appointed United Nations Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar Hassan, in her bid to promote unity and peace across the globe. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this on Monday […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Prince Adeniyi Oyemade on 70th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Prince Adeniyi Oyemade, former Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry and two-time member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on his 70th birthday, August 10. An accomplished businessman and public servant from Ogun State, Prince Oyemade, dedicatedly represented Ikeja Constituency I in Lagos State. During his legislative tenure, […]
President Tinubu Mourns Former PDP Chairman and APC Stalwart Chief Audu Ogbeh
President Bola Tinubu condoles with the government and people of Benue State on the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, the former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). President Tinubu also commiserates with the late statesman’s family, friends and associates. Chief Ogbeh, who was 78 years old, served Nigeria in several administrations, including as […]
Responsible Critique Requires Fact-Driven Narratives: A Response to Daily Trust Editorial
A recent editorial by Daily Trust paints an exaggerated and unbalanced portrait of Nigeria as a nation overwhelmed by hunger, hardship, and helplessness. We were not surprised by the newspaper’s opinion, as the paper has consistently and deliberately misinformed its readers about the government’s policy. The Tinubu administration believes in the right of the […]
President Tinubu Nominates CEO, Two Commissioners for NERC
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu also nominated two commissioners for the NERC. They are Mr Abubakar Yusuf, […]
President Tinubu Condoles With President of Ghana on Tragic Air Accident
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. President Tinubu assures President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of […]
President Tinubu Directs Expedited Rollout of Free Healthcare for Low-Income Retirees, Implementation of Pension Increase
President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Three Nigerian Students for Excelling at Global Competition
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli on emerging world champions in English language communication skills and debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, United Kingdom. Seventeen-year-old Nafisa was named the overall best in English language skills; 15-year-old Rukayya emerged as the overall best in debate, […]
President Tinubu Assents to Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2025 to Drive Financial Sector Transformation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 — a landmark legislation to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerate the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 repeals and consolidates several outdated insurance laws into a single, modern legal framework. […]
President Tinubu Rewards Afrobasket-Wining D’Tigress with National Honour, Cash, Housing Gift
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all players and the technical team of Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Speaking during the presidential reception held at the Presidential Villa on Monday in their honour, President Tinubu, who was represented […]