By Salisu Sani-Idris The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms are restoring confidence in Nigeria’s business environment and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. Dr Nafia Abdullahi, Technical Assistant on Regional Development Programmes in the Office of the Vice President, said this on Sunday in Abuja. She spoke during theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s claim that Nigeria’s borders are closed, describing it as misleading and insisting that the land borders remain open. The Presidency said the Federal Government reopened most land borders on March 14, 2024, and hadContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has urged stakeholders to leverage the forthcoming 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja to promote Nigeria’s image and counter negative narratives. Nigeria is scheduled to host the Global Alliance WPRF from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 under the theme, “Deepening Responsible Communications.” MrContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), has reiterated its demand that the Southern region should produce the next president of Nigeria in 2027 general elections. The forum made its position known in a communiqué issued at the end of its regularContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency says ongoing power sector reforms are restoring investor confidence by converting legacy liabilities into bankable investment opportunities. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. She spoke at the Investor Forum for the Presidential Power Sector FinancialContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Presidency has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to complement government efforts in tackling Nigeria’s economic, social and humanitarian challenges through stronger partnerships that promote sustainable development and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. Speaking at the investiture of Mr Sikiru Owonikoko as Rotary InternationalContinue Reading
Re: The Matter of Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum PresidentialContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with constitutional amendments required for its implementation expected soon. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House Correspondents after a consultative meeting onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta, Rep. Benedict Etanabene, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to accept calls to contest the 2027 presidential election. Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta in the House of Representatives, made the call in an interviewContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed what it described as needless controversy surrounding the reported killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, was reportedly neutralised during a recent joint military operation involving NigerianContinue Reading
