By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says African nations must take their rightful place in controlling the continent’s resources and global trade. Shettima spoke on Friday in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, during a tour and assessment of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). He said Africa must maximise its vast naturalContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a 500-million-dollar Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund to mobilise investment and accelerate agricultural transformation across the Niger Delta region. The proposed fund is designed as a commercially driven investment platform to finance projects across the agricultural value chain, includingContinue Reading
By Doris Esa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, inadequate mechanisation has remained one of the major constraints to agricultural productivity in Nigeria, limiting the ability of farmers to cultivate larger areas, improve yields and compete effectively in domestic and international markets. Indeed, albeit its vast agricultural potential, NigeriaContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike Lagos, June 8, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remained a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote addressContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo Vice-President Kashim Shettima says innovative Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are critical to bridging Nigeria’s housing gap and expanding access to affordable homes. Shettima, represented by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, made this known in Abuja, at the Renewed Hope HousingContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday submitted President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima, who submitted the forms at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, urged APC governors, members of the NationalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining affordable national examinations while strengthening integrity, innovation and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s assessment system. Shettima said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the National Examinations Council (NECO). Represented by his SeniorContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday in Maiduguri, assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will continue to recognise the sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Shettima said this while condoling with the Nigerian Army and Borno Government over the attack that claimed the life of Brig.-Gen. Oseni BraimahContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday said Nigeria is back from the economic brink and now on a trajectory that leads to renewal, stability, and shared prosperity. Shettima stated this in Abuja at the national convening and report launch on “Strengthening the Nexus Between Democracy and Economic GrowthContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74 birthday. Shettima, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said working alongside President Tinubu has been “a masterclass in decisive governance and principled leadership. “As you turn 74 today, I join millionsContinue Reading
