Tinubu desirous of turning Nigeria’s youth population into dividends – Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to turn the country’s anticipated demographic bulge into dividends. Shettima stated this in his keynote address at the opening of a two-day retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) in Ikot Ekpene,Continue Reading

Hajj operation: Don urges NAHCON to engage trained, certified personnel

By Salisu Sani-Idris Prof. Isma’ila Shehu has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to insist on engaging trained, competent and certified personnel to manage its annual hajj operations. Shehu, who is of the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, made the call atContinue Reading

Abuja light rail project to be delivered in May 2024 – Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice president Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday revealed that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd. (CCECC) has pledged to the complete the Abuja light rail project in May 2024. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President,Continue Reading

Expanded tax net will boost govt revenue, service delivery – RMAFC

By Kelechi Ogunleye/Kadiri Abdulrahman The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has urged Nigerians to endeavour to pay their taxes to boost government revenue and improve service delivery. The Chairman of RMAFC, Alhaji Muhammad Shehu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on SundayContinue Reading

Nigeria, Cuba partner to curb food insecurity

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cuba on food security and agriculture advancement. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, in a statement on Sunday, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari,Continue Reading