Tag: President Muhammadu Buhari

PMB to inaugurate 650,000bpd Dangote Refinery May 22

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to launch the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote refinery on May 22, according to a statement by the company.  The development could ease the supply of refined petroleum products in the country. The integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in the Lekki Free Zone, near Lagos, is expected to produce Euro-V quality gasoline and diesel, as well as jet-fuel and polypropylene, and will likely generate 4,000 direct and 145,000 indirect jobs. It is also expected to double Nigeria’s refining capacity and help meet the increasing…

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President Buhari unveils new National Development Plan 2050

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President Muhammadu Buhari has launched a new long-term national development plan called the Nigeria Agenda 2050 (NA 2050), which aims to ensure that the country attains a per capita GDP of $33,328 per annum, placing her among the top middle-income economies in the world by 2050. The President inaugurated NA 2050 before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Council Chamber. He said the Plan has the vision of a dynamic, industrialized and knowledge-based economy that generates inclusive and sustainable development for the country. He…

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Buhari, Govs., Sultan, others for Ahmadu Bello Memorial lecture

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President Muhammadu Buhari will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation’s 9th Annual Lecture and Awards in Nasarawa State on May 6, 2023. The event’s theme is “Credible 2023 General Elections as Panacea to the Search for Quality Leadership”, with a focus on Leadership and Good Governance. Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Simon Bako Lalong, will serve as Chairman, while Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, will serve as the Chief Host. The annual lecture series brings together experts, analysts, policymakers, and stakeholders…

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Why opposition lost presidential election – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has asserted that while the All-Progressives Congress (APC) worked hard to retain power in the 2023 elections, the combined opposition was a victim of overconfidence. According to an issued statement yesterday by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari spoke at the State House when he received the Progressives Governors’ Forum led by the Chairman, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State. “They were already telling their foreign backers that they would defeat the APC. Our Party blended confidence with caution, we worked hard and won. Now, their over…

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PMB departs for Accra today to attend Maritime Summit 

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President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra today, Tuesday to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, (GGC). The President’s media aide, Femi Adesina, stated in Abuja on Monday that the Summit was convened by President Nana Akuffo-Ado, of Ghana. According to Adesina, the President is scheduled to participate and deliver remarks at the high-level discussion on strategies for strengthening peace and security in the fight against maritime-related crimes in the gulf. President Buhari will be…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari begs Nigerians for pardon as he sets to leave office 

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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, subtly asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he may have hurt in the course of discharging his duties as President. Buhari, who made the plea at an occasion to mark his final outing as President for the Eid-el-Fitr festivities, said it was an honour for Nigerians to allow him serve for two terms, 2015-2023 With less than 37 days left in office, the President recounted his leadership roles in the country for more than forty years, serving variously as a military officer, military governor, minister,…

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Eid: Ramalan felicitates Buhari, Tinubu, Muslim faithful

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…Prays for human security, unity and peaceful co-existence By Aminu Imam Executive Chairman, ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd, Owners and Operators of the No. 1 Arewa’s news channels, Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari; President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramalan, in an interview with newsmen yesterday, after the Eid Prayer in Jabi, Abuja, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, also enjoined all Muslim faithful…

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‘Gen Diya was bold, courageous as military officer’ – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigerians in mourning the passing on Sunday of Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. Diya served as the Chief of General Staff from 1993 to 1997 and Vice-Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994 under the Late Gen. Sani Abacha. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who sent the condolence message on behalf of the presidency, quoted the President as describing General Diya as bold and courageous during his career in the Nigeria military. Buhari also said the late Diya dedicated his service to…

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Constitutional Amendment: Liberty TV Boss hail Buhari over power devolution laws, others

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Chairman, Atar Communications Nig.) Ltd, owners of Liberty TV/Radios, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to 16 Constitution alteration Bills recently passed by National Assembly and States Houses of Assembly. According to Ramalan, the legislations, which moved Railway and Electricity to the Concurrent Legislative list, granted financial autonomy to State judiciary and legislature, will enhance the federal structure of the country. Recall that the National Assembly had last year transmitted 34 Constitution alteration to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. However, President Buhari, on Friday…

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Old Naira: Buhari breaks silence on Supreme Court order

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The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari never told the Attorney General and the Central Bank of Nigeria to defy the Supreme Court order on the old naira notes of N500 and N1, 000 denominations. According to a statement issued by the presidency via its Twitter handle yesterday, President Buhari said that at no time did he instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF) and the CBN Governor to disobey any court orders involving the government and other parties. The statement read in part: “The directive of the President, following…

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