Wednesday 7/2/18
President Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting
The President presided over FEC meeting today in Abuja
Tuesday 6/2/18
President Buhari Lands in Nasarawa State
The President landed in Lafia, Nasarawa state to launch the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services (CHIPS).
He also commissioned the Comprehensive Special School, the Model Primary Health Centre. and the Ta’al Model e-Library in the state.
President Buhari Moves To Unite APC Members
The President has assigned APC leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bring unity to the APC party.
The APC leader will be in charge in resolving conflicts among members; building confidence and unity within the party.
Monday 5/2/18
President Buhari Meets With Archbishop
The President met with Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon who is the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide and Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace and Reconciliation Commission.
The meeting held today at the State House in Abuja.
VP Osinbajo Presides Over Economic Team
The Vice President presided over the Economic Management Team (EMT) meeting which held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
PEBEC Approves National Action Plan
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) approved its 60-day National Action Plan which begins today from 5 February – 5 April, 2018.
The action plan is to enhance the ease of doing business initiative of the Buhari presidency.
President Buhari Signs Bilateral Agreements
The President signed Instruments of Ratification of bilateral air services agreements between Nigeria and Algeria, Dr. Congo, China, Qatar and Singapore.
Friday 2/2/18
President Buhari Meets With High Commissioner
President Buhari received the outgoing South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Lulu Loius Mnguni at the State House in Abuja.
During the meeting, the President spoke on the sacrifices Nigeria made during the apartheid in South Africa, adding that he will continue to strengthen economic ties with the country.
President Buhari Renames Ebonyi’s Federal University
President Buhari has renamed the Federal University in Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State to The Alex Ekwueme Federal University. The announcement was made by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who attended the final burial ceremony of the Late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, former Vice President of Nigeria between 1972-1983.
President Buhari Set To Launch Health Program
President Buhari will officially flag-off the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services (CHIPS) Programme on February 6, 2018 at the Kwandare Health Facility in Lafia, Nassarawa State. The programme is set up by The Federal Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Agency (NPHCDA).
President Buhari Meets With Edo Governors
The President, today, met with the present and past Governors of Edo State, H.E. Godwin Obaseki and Comrade Adams Oshiomole.
Feb 1/2/18
President Buhari Nominates Mr. Adamu For Central Bank
The President has nominated Mr. Edward L. Adamu to the Nigerian Senate for the position of Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Mr. Adamu, who has spent 25 years in the establishment, began his career at CBN in 2012 as the Director of Strategy and later became Director, HR in 2016.
Mr. Adamu, who is from Gombe state, is expected to replace Mr. Sulaiman Barau who retired in December 2017.
VP Osinbajo Presides Over NEC Meeting’s Working Group
The Vice President presided over the committee set up from the National Economic Council to address the farmers/herdsmen conflicts in the country.
Wednesday 31/1/18
President Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting
The President presided over FEC meeting today at the State House in Abuja.
From the meeting, it was deduced that a total of 66 project approvals have been made by the Federal Executive Council since 2015.
These projects consist of road and housing projects; electricity projects such as Afam 240MW and Mambilla 3,050MW; Windmill; TCN projects and so on.
The council have noted the economic impact of these projects to be highly significant as they would create job opportunities at the initial stage then lead to economic growth in the long term
Monday 22/1/18
President Buhari Receives NESG Team
The President met with delegates of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group at the State House in Abuja.
President Buhari Sympathises With Kano Market Traders
The President expressed his condolences to the market traders of Yan Kifi market in Kano state who suffered significant losses in properties, shops, products, containers.
The President, speaking on the incident, mentioned the economic disadvantage the incident has placed the victims in; adding that he feels their pains with immense empathy.
He shared his prayers for the people of Kano state that their losses be replaced with even greater blessings.
President Buhari Receives APC Leaders
The President met with delegates of the South East APC leadership at the State House in Abuja.
Friday 19/1/18
President Buhari Receives Official Briefing
The President received a briefing from the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
President Buhari Felicitates With King Charles at 70
The President celebrated with King Charles Ayemi-Botu on his 70th birthday and 24th anniversary of ascending the throne of Seimbiri Kingdom, Rivers state.
The President commended him for his outstanding leadership and integrity in promoting national unity through courage, diligence and selflessness, thus earning him the nickname “Lion of the Niger”
Press statement released HERE
Thursday 18/1/18
President Buhari Receives Letters of Credence
The President received Letters of Credence from various Ambassador-Designates in Abuja
They include:
- H.E. Ms. Maria Saranto, Ambassador-Designate of Greece to Nigeria;
- H.E. Maj.Gen. Kazi Sharif Kaikoband, High Commissioner-Designate of Bangladesh;
- H.E. Mr. Anthonio Pedro Da Vinha Rodrigues Da Silva, Ambassador-Designate of Portugal.
FG Commissions AfDB Permanent Office Building
The Vice President commissioned the new permanent office building of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on behalf of President Buhari, in Abuja.
VP Osinbajo Chairs NEC Meeting
The Vice President presided over the National Economic Council Meeting which held today in Abuja.
Major issue of focus was the ongoing clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Benue state and other parts of the Northern region.
President Buhari Grants TV License to UNILAG
The President has officially approved the first university TV License for the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The Vice Chancellor for UNILAG offered his appreciation to the president for making the institution own the first Nigerian Campus TV license in the country.
Wednesday 17/1/18
President Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting
The President presided over FEC meeting today in Abuja.
At the meeting, FEC approved a memo by the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing for the distribution of an extra 2000MW of electricity to the populace through a policy framework between the Federal Government and Discos.
