Vice-President Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the reasons for the declaration of the ‘State of Emergency on Agriculture’ by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima spoke at a session on: Country Perspectives: Government-led Strategies and Regional Framework’, at the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis …
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FG reaffirms commitment to education reform
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector through strategic support and reforms. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan (UI), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …
Read More »Buhari’s remains depart London for burial in Daura
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed London with the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at a London Clinic for his burial. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of The Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha, made this known in a statement. In the statement …
Read More »VP Shettima to represent President Tinubu at Sao Tome’s 50th Independence Celebration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday depart Abuja for the city of Sao Tome, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Friday …
Read More »VP Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to nuclear test ban
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to a comprehensive ban on nuclear testing, stressing that the nation is more focused on tackling poverty and climate change than pursuing nuclear weapons. Shettima made the declaration on Monday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation …
Read More »FG, investors in talks to commit $60m for Nigeria’s first green port
The federal government is currently in discussions with private investors to secure nearly $60 million in funding to electrify the Onne Port in Rivers State and transform it into Nigeria’s first green port. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during the ‘Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit’ held at the Presidential …
Read More »VP Shettima inaugurates NCGC Board
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Ltd (NCGC). While inaugurating the board at the Presidential Villa Abuja, he implored its members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the board …
Read More »President Tinubu pays tribute to Dantata
….Urges Nigerians to emulate his generosity President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s business mogul, late Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the tribute on Thursday in Kano during a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul who died recently. …
Read More »VP Shettima tasks privatisation Council on Public Interest
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has implored members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to conduct all transactions with the highest regard for public interest. Shettima made the call on Wednesday during the 2nd NCP meeting for the year 2025 held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Vice-President stressed the need …
Read More »2027: APC govs, NASS caucus want retention of Tinubu-Shettima ticket
…Why party members attacked northeast vice chairman, Comrade Salihu Fresh facts have emerged from the Northeast Zonal Leaders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress [APC] in Gombe where the idea of endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 presidential election was broached and endorsed. …
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