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AU Must Prioritise Diplomacy, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen diplomacy as the foremost tool for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent, warning that external interference undermines Africa’s collective security framework. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the […]
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Nigeria Open for Investments Across Sectors, VP Shettima Tells VISA Delegation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to welcome investments and partnerships across diverse sectors, stressing that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Shettima made the remarks on Monday while receiving a delegation from VISA, led by the company’s Regional President for Central and Eastern
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Economic Reforms Wounds Temporary, Recovery Permanent – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms as courageous measures that demonstrate the strength of political will in reshaping Nigeria’s economic policy. Speaking at the opening of the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said the reforms, though painful, were necessary
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Shettima: Tinubu Committed to Economic Diversification as FG Considers Task Team on Good Architecture

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to diversifying Nigeria’s economy, stressing that the administration has the political will to take bold decisions. Shettima gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, at the
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Shettima Mourns Emir of Zuru

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the death of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and military heritage. The Emir, who was also a retired senior military officer, passed away on Saturday night in a London hospital at the […]
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Shettima urges judicial backing as SEC drives market reform under ISA 2025

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called on the judiciary to provide robust support in strengthening the capital market by ensuring verdicts on market-related cases are timely, well-reasoned, and technically grounded to boost investor confidence and deepen economic transformation. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Economic
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VP Shettima Visits Mokwa After Deadly Flood

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Mokwa on Tuesday to assess the aftermath of the catastrophic flood that struck the area on May 29, 2025, claiming over 200 lives and displacing more than 3,000 residents. Described as one of the worst natural disasters in Niger State’s history, the flood destroyed hundreds of homes, submerged farmlands, […]
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VP Shettima Flags Off 2025 Hajj from Imo Airport

In a historic ceremony on Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the first flight of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operation at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State — marking the airport’s first-ever international departure. A total of 315 pilgrims from Imo, Abia, and Bayelsa States boarded an Air Peace flight […]
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Shettima, African Leaders Attend Gabon President’s Inauguration

In a strong display of solidarity for democratic governance in Africa, Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, joined other African leaders and dignitaries on Saturday for the inauguration of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the President of Gabon. The ceremony, held at the Stade de l’Amitié sino-gabonaise in Libreville, came after President Nguema’s electoral
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Shettima, Zulum, AGF Honour Yusuf Ali at Ilorin Turbaning

Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday joined dignitaries from across the country in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for the turbaning of Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), who was honored with the prestigious traditional title of Kuliya Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate. The colorful ceremony took place at the Palace of the Emir […]