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FG Targets 35m Out of Poverty, 21m Jobs With Agri Reforms

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, announced that the Federal Government is rolling out single-window platforms for land registration, strengthening agricultural credit systems, expanding irrigation infrastructure, and scaling mechanisation to unlock Nigeria’s food production potential.

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Nigeria Open for Investments Across Sectors, VP Shettima Tells VISA Delegation

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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

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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

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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 Thanks Nigerians, Tinubu, First Lady for Birthday Messages

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, state governors, lawmakers, and Nigerians from all walks of life for their goodwill messages on his 59th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Shettima described the outpouring of prayers and kind words as a profound reminder […]

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‘A great loss to Nigeria’ — Shettima mourns late Emir of Zuru in Kebbi

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday attended the funeral prayer of Muhammad Sani Sami, the late Emir of Zuru, in Kebbi state. Sani Sami, a retired major general and Gomo II of Zuru, died last Sunday in a London hospital. The funeral prayer, which held after the Jumu’at service, drew prominent dignitaries including the Sultan […]

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Shettima Mourns Emir of Zuru

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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

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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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Tinubu urges unified action, smarter use of Africa’s Wealth Funds

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African nations to embrace regional cooperation and adopt strategic financial discipline to unlock the continent’s economic potential through effective utilisation of sovereign wealth funds. The President made the call on Monday during the opening of the **4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF)** in Abuja,

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VP Shettima Visits Mokwa After Deadly Flood

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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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Kashim Shettima: 2 Years In The Saddle With A Visionary, Historical Reformer

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By Stanley Nkwocha The trademark of governance in a democracy is its regular consolidation. This has been the challenge with Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999. Yearly, at individual and corporate governance levels, aspirations are set out to be pursued – objectives to be achieved and missions to which unflinching commitment is required. Where the vision

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VP Shettima Flags Off 2025 Hajj from Imo Airport

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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

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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 Welcomes Delta Leaders to APC Family, Says ‘You Belong Here’

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In a landmark political event, Vice President Kashim Shettima formally welcomed Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and a coalition of supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring them “co-owners” rather than mere guests of the ruling party.   Speaking at a grand reception in Asaba, Shettima,

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Shettima, Zulum, AGF Honour Yusuf Ali at Ilorin Turbaning

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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 […]

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Big Win Pledges 2M Jobs, Backs Tinubu’s Prosperity Agenda — Shettima

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The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary leadership is actively reshaping Nigeria into a vibrant and prosperous nation, anchored on strategic investments in healthcare, education, and other critical sectors. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Big Win Philanthropy at the Presidential Villa,

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VP Shettima: Private Sector Key to Revamping Nigeria’s Healthcare

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….Commissions N2bn Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Ogun State Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger private sector engagement in Nigeria’s healthcare reform efforts, stressing that government alone cannot shoulder the enormous burden of transforming the nation’s health sector. Speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa

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WEF 2025: Nigeria, global leaders target $29trn African economy by 2050

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*As VP Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve to champion AfCFTA Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined other world leaders to push for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a target to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. He restated Nigeria’s readiness to spearhead the AfCFTA and take advantage […]

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VP Shettima prays for Nigeria’s peace and stability at Umrah

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has performed the lesser hajj (Umrah) at the Holy Mosque of Makkah (Masjid al-Haram) in Saudi Arabia. The Vice President offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace and stability during the spiritual exercise. Speaking on Wednesday at the holy site in Makkah, VP Shettima beseeched God’s guidance and intervention for the nation’s

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Shettima initiates a resettlement program for conflict-affected individuals in Tudun Biri

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To address the humanitarian catastrophe brought on by internal displacement throughout Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has put the groundwork for the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) to officially commence in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Tinubu, stated during the project’s pilot