Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU). The Summit, themed: “ _Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,”_...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to ensure the dividends of the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms are felt across every state and community in Nigeria. He charged members of the National Economic Council (NEC), comprising state governors, key government officials, and other relevant stakeholders,...
Federal Government will on Monday convene the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across all states of the federation. Governors of the 36 states and key national stakeholders will attend the conference. Scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2026, and holding...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has applauded Imo State’s exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s political, intellectual, and economic development in the past five decades, describing the state as a critical partner in the nation’s progress. He particularly lauded the state’s political leadership, intellectual contributions, talents in the creative industry, and strength...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Kwara State following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the recent deadly terrorist’s attack in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The visit underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond decisively to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged a stronger development partnership with Taraba State following the formal entry of Governor Agbu Kefas and his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the state is pivotal to Nigeria’s food and...
Following the promise of rebuilding about two years after the community was hit by an accident bomb from military drones, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, has commissioned the Tudun Biri Resettlement Scheme, with about 133 completed housing units, educational facilities and other state-of-the-art infrastructure. Senator Shettima had...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as unfounded and misleading reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretaryof APC, Felix Morka, in a statement on Monday said the ruling party...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. This is just as he said Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations. VP Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has advocated for homegrown solutions to Africa’s economic problems, emphasizing innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He noted that it is only by building domestic productive capacity that African nations can convert their population and natural talents into real, resilient...
Personal Assistant to the President on Domestic Affairs (Northeast), Office of the Vice President, Comrade Mohammed Mahmud, has called on youths and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to actively participate in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise across Borno State, other states of the federation and the Federal...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya. The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged public servants in Nigeria to imbibe the virtues of selflessness and excellence, marked by a commitment to daily discipline, consistency of effort and strength of character. According to him, enduring legacies in public service are the ones sustained by a consistent dedication...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the firm resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration to empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges bedeviling the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate employment of 81 top graduating students of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), most of whom hold first-class and second-class upper degrees. Zulum announced the approval during the university’s maiden combined convocation ceremony on Saturday, an event graced by high-level...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described marital unions as fundamental pillars of Nigeria’s social strength and long-term national development. Specifically, he observed that marriage is not merely a personal milestone but a social institution that nurtures values essential for national cohesion, stability, and progress. Senator Shettima stated this...
National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted a committee on livestock development to expedite the implementation of livestock production in Nigeria. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima , has said a practical, enduring, and nationally accepted solution to the farmer-herder crisis will guarantee food...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the resolve of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remodel the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) into a globally recognised centre of excellence that is digitally driven and financially stable by 2030. According to him, apart from...
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, with a call for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is just as the President of the Foundation, Alhaji Aliko...