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September 9, 2016 No Responses

Buhari unveils ‘change begins with me’ campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the new National Orientation Programme, Change Begins With Me, as a determination of his administration to carry all Nigerians along. Speaking at the unveiling of the programme in Abuja, Buhari decried the alleged erosion...

September 8, 2016 No Responses

Buhari mourns Olorogun Michael Ibru

President Muhammadu Buhari has consoled the family of Olorogun Michael Ibru, who died on Tuesday in the United States of America (USA) at 85. The President also commiserated with the Government and people of Delta State and the Urhobos in...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

FG task banks on fight against corruption, terrorism

The Federal Governmet has challenged financial services sector in Nigeria to support ongoing efforts to tackle corruption, terrorism and money laundering in Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, President Muhammadu Bu...

September 6, 2016 No Responses

NNPC denies plan to increase fuel price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reported plan by the Federal Government to increase fuel price as untrue. . The NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Maikanti Baru, told the State House correspondents after meeting with Presi...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

FG faults US Congressman’s report on Nigeria

The Federal Government has described as ‘sadly out of tune with reality’ the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino to Secretary of State John Kerry, asking the US to withhold security assistance to Nigeria on the strength of ‘some...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

Obasanjo denies report on Buhari’s second term

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has denied media report that he asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. A former Chief Press Secretary to Mr. Obasanjo, Alex Nwokedi, was quoted to have made the comment on behalf of...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria’s GDP Contracts 2.06% as NBS confirms recession

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirmed on Wednesday that Nigeria has entered the recession bracket. The situation is further compounded as the country continues to records job losses occasioned by sustained drop in the price of crude oil...

August 27, 2016 No Responses

Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). A statement issued by the Director (Press) in the office of the Secretary...

August 24, 2016 No Responses

Boko Haram:Kerry lauds Nigeria’s success

The United State Secretary of State, John Kerry has commended Nigeria on its military successes against Boko Haram. However, he advised the Federal Government to include other measures in its crack down on the group. Speaking in Sokoto,...

August 23, 2016 No Responses

Kerry meets Buhari, others

The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, who visits Nigeria on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 (today), is scheduled to have a private audience with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to available information, Kerry i...

August 22, 2016 No Responses

FG to train 500 ex-militants in farming

The Federal Government will train 500 ex-militants in agriculture and aquaculture under its amnesty programme, an official has said. The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Paul Boro, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria shortly after...

August 19, 2016 No Responses

Buhari tasks African Central Banks on repatriation of stolen funds

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African Central Banks to play crucia role in the repatriation of stolen funds. Speaking at a meeting of the association of central bank governors in Abuja, Buhari called for the removal of all bureaucracies...

August 10, 2016 No Responses

Declare state of emergency on economy, NUPENG tells Buhari

By Moses Ebosele – The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday expressed worry over what it described as “parlous state” of the Nigerian economy. The union in a statement issued by its President, Dr Igwe...

August 5, 2016 No Responses

Buhari seeks stronger economic ties with Italy

(NAN)President Muhammadu Buhari has called for stronger trade and economic relations between Nigeria and Italy. A statement issued by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, by Garba Shehu, explained that Buhari made the call wh...