The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu led administration to supporting Nigerian youths to reach their potential and contribute to the growth and development of the country. Shettima’s remark was contained in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant...
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja inaugurated the N21 billion official residence of the Vice President, abandoned since 2015. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the event,, reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of his administration to the principles of accountability, transparency and efficient utilisation of resources...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the maximisation of Africa’s blue economy projected to hit $405 billion by 2030. Shettima made the call during the 2024 International Maritime Conference, Reginal Maritime Exercise and Maritime Exhibition, among other activities held at Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, on...
Senator Kashim Shettima, a charismatic and eloquent politician, demonstrated exceptional leadership by proactively spearheading the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign, even before the aspirant’s official declaration. At the time, some long-time loyalists of Bola Tinubu, including those he had appointed to offices during his governorship of Lagos (1999-2007),...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday unveiled the State Action Plans on Durable Solution to Internal Displacement in the country. While unveiling the plan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima called for a global partnership to address the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria. The News Agency of...
When President Bola Tinubu decided to run for president on a Muslim-Muslim ticket alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, it ignited a firestorm of controversy. In a nation like Nigeria, where both Muslims and Christians hold significant demographic and cultural weight, this decision raised alarms about the potential exacerbation...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu had successfully secured over 20 billion dollars in investment for Nigeria. Shettima said that these investment include 14 billion dollars from India and 250 million dollars from the Netherlands, with commitments of 500 million dollars each for...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, North-East Development Commission (NEDC), Ambassador Mohammed Alkali, has lamented that subregion is backwards in secondary school enrollment, pointing that it is just 15%, the second worst in the country. Ambassador Alkali said that due to the challenges...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Saturday commissioned the remodelled Government House Complex, Bauchi. Speaking while commissioning the magnificent edifice, Shettima, commended Governor Bala Mohammed, for his giant strides since he assumed duty in Bauchi State. He commended Governors in the North-East subregion...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday urged state governors to prioritise human and capital development programmes to fasttrack sustainable social and economic development in the country. Shettima stated this at the inauguration of the remodelled Government House, Bauchi, constructed by the Bala Mohammed’s administration. He said that state governments...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived Bauchi to inaugurate the 15th Edition North-East Joint Domestic Trade Fair and other viable projects in the state. Shettima, who landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at about 10:25 am was received by governors Bala Mohammed, Babagana Zulum...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Friday in Abuja declared that Nigeria was ready for the future and business. Shettima made the declaration at the high-level dialogue on advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, held at the Transcorp Hilton, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will chair a high-level dialogue on advancing the gains made within the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, on Friday. The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja...
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the failure of presidential fleet to perform optimally, forcing President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima to use chartered flight for their engagement. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, by Rep Ahmed Satomi (APC- Borno)...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had subsidized the cost 2024 Hajj pilgrimage with N90 billion. Shettima made this known at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation, held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Capital....
President Bola Tinubu on Friday conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to mark the traditional ruler’s 90th birthday celebration. Tinubu made the announcement during the inauguration of the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at a Summit in Dallas, Texas has aborted the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft. Shettima was to represent the President at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit organised by the...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu led administration inherited a dire situation when it took over in 2023. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he hosted a delegation from the United Nations System in Nigeria on a courtesy visit. According to him, fuel subsidy...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that the Nigeria’s economy would experience significant growth soon. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st Century Media Services, publishers of 21st Century Chronicle. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Nigerian workers that their days of worrying are over. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance while delivering his speech at the 2024 May Day celebration, held on Wednesday, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. He appealed to trade unions to...