By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Given Africa’s status as the lowest emitters of carbon coupled with its young and vibrant population that is capable of effectively deploying green manufacturing on a large scale, the continent can become the first truly green civilization, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN....
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has directed all government agencies involved in the implementation of the work of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Returns and Resettlement of Displaced Persons in the North-East to harmonise items needed and their prices in all procurements to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Africa can take full advantage of the global complexities we see today and indeed thrive in the face of the uncertainties and disruption through knowledgeable leadership which is committed to good governance.” This was the submission of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN at a...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Sunday depart Abuja for London, UK, where he will deliver a public lecture at King’s College, London. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the lecture was part of activities for the...
……Calls it a game-changer that will attract investments By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – As part of its efforts towards transforming Nigeria’s power and energy sector, the Federal Government has laid the foundation for the establishment of the first solar cell production factory in West Africa. The landmark achievement which...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today launched a $600 million programme for young Nigerians in the technology and creative sectors with a call on African governments and the private sector to do more to support the growth of innovation in the continent. The Vice...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s technology ecosystem accounts for almost 30 per cent of Africa’s funded ventures with no fewer than 180 startups. Osinbajo said this at the Official Inauguration of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme and Unveiling of iDICE logo on Tuesday at...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice ppointment President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said appointments to an important position is not just one to be celebrated with pomp and pageantry, but a high call of service and responsibility to God and the people. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja as...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja tasked churches and religious leaders to drive the faithful towards the pursuit of truth and justice. Osinbajo gave the charge at the enthronement of Most Rev. Michael Akinwale as the Archbishop of Abuja Unity Cathedral, Methodist Church of Nigeria. AVM Kayode Beckley...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has mourned the death of the late Emir of Dutse, Jigawa, Dr Nuhu Muhammad-Sanusi, describing him as a great Nigerian who believed in the country who served his people and humanity very well. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Worried by the difficulty experienced by Nigerians in getting the new naira notes, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN on Friday met with some players in the FinTech space, exploring possible ways of mitigating the hardship. VP Osinbajo urged regulators and the banks to deploy...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said a cashless policy in Nigeria can help stem the surge of illicit election financing by making it possible to track funds, if effectively implemented. “I think that what we should be looking at is to provide more infrastructure....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – After the recent inauguration of an Endowment Fund’s Board of Trustees for the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Thursday declared that the task for NIPSS “is to determine how it will affect human history beginning with...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN has led presidential delegation to the wedding Fatiha of the daughter of Shehu of Borno, His Eminence, Alh. (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Garbai Umar El kanemi, Barrister Aisha Shehu Abubakar (Yabawa) and the Son of Emir of Lafia, HRH, Hon....
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has contacted and consoled the husband and family of Mrs Bolanle Raheem, who was killed by a policeman on Christmas day in Lagos. Raheem, who was pregnant, was fatally shot on Dec. 25 by a police officer attached to the Ajiwe police division in the...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the celebration of Christmas brings hope, joy, God’s Grace and relief to Nigerians. Osinbajo spoke with State House correspondents on Sunday after the Christmas Service at Aso Villa Chapel where he delivered the sermon. According to him, the celebration is good news because Jesus...
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo has urged Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious sentiments by allowing a man after God’s heart to emerge as president in 2023. Osinbajo, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, made the plea in Abuja during the 2022...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – In a determined effort to deepen the long-standing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Vietnam, both countries plan to work together more, particularly in the areas of digital economy, telecommunications, agriculture and trade, among others, for the mutual benefit of the citizens. The need for...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, departs Abuja today for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for high-level bilateral engagements in the Southeast nation, including meetings with the President of Vietnam, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc; Vice President Vo Thi Aah Xuan, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, other...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said it was an error to think that corruption pays. Osinbajo said this in Abuja at the unveiling of the Operation Manuals for Integrity and Zero Tolerance Clubs, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to him, many who thinks...