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Shettima seeks Pan-African collaboration on climate change 

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored African nations to unite in addressing climate change and social impact challenges facing the continent. He called on leaders of the continent to work together in developing sustainable practices and protecting ecosystems as a means of securing a

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Shettima Declares Workshop On AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Opens Friday

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima will spearhead a stakeholder workshop aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol. The workshop organised by the Office of the Vice President is scheduled to commence hold at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to a release by his […]

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Shettima establishes a coordination unit to deal with food insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2024 0

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the presidential food systems coordination unit (PFSCU) to address food insecurity in the country. According to a statement on Friday issued by Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the president on media and communications, this initiative is part of efforts by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to tackle hunger

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Vice President Shettima requests increased data Gathering to inform government decisions

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the development of inclusive and thorough evidence to inform public policy and investment decisions by advancing data gathering, analysis, and technological improvements. Shettima emphasized the vital role that data plays in shaping the nation’s development initiatives during her speech on Thursday at the World Population Day

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FG mulls youth enterprise cluster worth N110bn – Shettima

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2024 0

The Federal Government has revealed plan to set up a Presidential Initiative for Youth Enterprise Cluster worth N110 billion. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, made this known on Thursday at the commemoration of the 2024 World Population Day (WPD), organised by the National Population Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This, he said, is in addition […]

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Shettima: Non-Oil Sector Contribution To GDP Increases To 93.62 Percent

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2024 0

According to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s GDP for the first quarter of 2024 was 93.62% generated by the non-oil sector. Shettima stated that it is now essential for the nation to investigate other vital sectors of the national economy during her speech on Friday at the Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable at the Banquet […]

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FG provides an operational framework for financial and economic inclusion

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2024 0

In an attempt to make Nigeria a $1 trillion economy by 2030, the federal government has started a new project to create an economic and financial inclusion framework and operational model. The project’s goal is to eradicate poverty and start a chain reaction of sustainable economic growth. According to a statement from his media assistant, […]

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Shettima reiterates FG’s commitment to security, welfare of citizens

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the advancement, security and welfare of the citizens. The spokesperson of the vice-president, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement, said Shettima gave the assurance when he led a Federal Government delegation to offer condolences to the Minister of State for

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Obi faults plan to purchase presidential aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 June 2024 0

…Says plan unacceptable, shows disconnect with people’s plight …Flays construction of N21bn official residence for VP amid economic hardship The Presidential candidate Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has faulted the proposal to purchase new presidential aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Last

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VP Shettima to tax professionals: FG is targeting boost in tax collection efficiency, not increase of burden

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2024 0

..Seeks inclusion of more youths in Capital Market Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to revamping the nation’s tax system without overburdening Nigerians. In particular, he stated that the administration’s primary goal is to increase tax collection efficiency rather than to

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We inherited burden, that tests sincerity of our leadership – Shettima

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2024 0

…says economic and geopolitical pressures before us are no easy task By Tom Okpe Vice President, Kashim Shettima has stated that the present administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, inherited burden that tests sincerity of its leadership. He also said the economic and geopolitical pressures before the administration are no easy task, saying as gathering […]

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Shettima launches ASSEP, applauds N’East Governors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2024 0

By Samuel Luka The Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched the Accelerated Senior Secondary School Education Program (ASSEP) in Bauchi state. Speaking at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Bauchi, the Vice President who commended the performance of the Northeast Governors, urged them to continue to synergize with a view to […]

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Shettima launches ASSEP, applauds N’East Governors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 May 2024 0

By Samuel Luka The Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched the Accelerated Senior Secondary School Education Program (ASSAP) in Bauchi state. Speaking at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Bauchi, the Vice President who commended the performance of the Northeast Governors, urged them to continue to synergize with a view to […]

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Nigeria’s economy to experience significant growth soon – Shettima

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 May 2024 0

…Implores Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu’s administration Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that the Nigerian 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

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Reinvent Nigeria’s story with truthful narratives, Shettima charges spokespersons

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 March 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has left public relations professionals in the country with a task to serve as guardians of truth and national integration through effective communication in the face of a growing threat by purveyors of disinformation. The Vice President who spoke when he declared open the maiden edition of […]

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FG targets $8.79trn global business process outsourcing market

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the “Outsource to Nigeria Initiative” (OTNI), an initiative strategic to redirecting the talents and skills that abound in the country. Shettima said the initiative is targeted at capturing a significant portion of the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market, valued at $8.79 trillion. The

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Shettima charges Christian Pilgrim Board on steadfastness, devotion to duty

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 March 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked the newly appointed Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) to demonstrate unwavering devotion to duty. Addressing the delegation who came on a courtesy visit in the Presidential Villa, Shettima reminded the board members of the importance of religious commitment in addressing the challenges facing

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We must do more to secure our border communities against incursions – Shettima

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the federal government’s action to secure and develop Nigeria’s border communities to improve the lives of residents and the security situation in the country. The Vice President, who stated this during a meeting with a delegation from the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) at the Presidential […]

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Shettima to flag-off Light Up South East Initiative February 26

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to launch the Light Up South East Initiative to accelerate power supply to industrial clusters in the region. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, the event billed to hold […]

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Shettima urges leaders to renew commitment to humanitarian service

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As government strives to address challenges confronting Nigerians, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the celebration of the Maulud calls for renewal of commitment to service by leaders at all levels. Senator Shettima spoke at the 38th anniversary of the Shiekh Ibrahim Niass Alkaulakhy National Maulud, in Abuja and was joined by […]