President Muhammadu Buahri insisted Friday in Abuja that he was yet to be convinced that the vast majority of ordinary Nigerians will derive any tangible benefit from a devaluation of the Naira. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries, President Buhari said that he still held the conviction […]
FG wants speedy completion of Mambilla power project – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Wednesday in Beijing that his administration will honour all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China under previous administrations to ensure the speedy completion of outstanding joint projects, including the 4,000 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Electric Power Project. Speaking at a meeting with Mr Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the […]
Diversification of Nigeria’s economy now a matter of urgency – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Guangzhou, China, said that his administration will take urgent steps to restructure Nigeria’s economy by encouraging new investments in mining, agricultural and manufacturing. Speaking at a reception in his honour by the Communist Party of China, President Buhari said that Nigeria will welcome the support of the Chinese government, foreign […]
President Buhari’s visit to China yields billions in investments for Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his working visit to China, which has yielded additional investments in Nigeria exceeding $6 billion USD. President Buhari believes that the several agreements concluded with the Chinese during the visit will have a huge and positive impact on key sectors of the Nigerian economy including […]
We’ll deal with you like Boko Haram, President Buhari warns pipeline vandals
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Beijing warned vandals and saboteurs blowing up oil and gas installations in Nigeria to desist immediately or face the same drastic action being taken against Boko Haram by the Armed Forces. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in China, President Buhari also reaffirmed his total commitment […]
President Buhari’s 2016 Budget Speech to the National Assembly
SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PLACED US HERE President presents N6.08tr budget Non-oil to fetch N1.45 trillion Oil N820 billion Govt to fund N1.8tr capital expenditure with loan Science, tech, education students to enjoy free tuition Petrol pump price remains N87/litre for now Presidency to employ 500,000 graduate, NCE teachers “I am […]