26 h. ago Tinubu working round the clock to address insecurity, says Shettima

VP Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu is working decisively to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity, supporting security forces to address national threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-working-round-the-clock-to-address-insecurity-says-shettima/

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29 h. ago Tinubu’s govt determined to surmount present security challenges — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has again restated the present administration’s commitment to decisively addressing the country’s security challenges.

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30 h. ago Nigeria’s education budget rises from N1.54trn in 2023 to N3.52trn in 2025 — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday reiterated the present administration's resolve towards educational reform prompted the significant rise in the budgetary allocation from N1.54 trillion in 2023 to ₦3.52 trillion in 2025.

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3 d. ago Shettima arrives Abidjan for Côte d’Ivoire President’s inauguration

VP Kashim Shettima arrives in Abidjan to represent Nigeria at President Ouattara’s inauguration, reinforcing Nigeria-Côte d’Ivoire relations. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-arrives-abidjan-for-cote-divoire-presidents-inauguration/

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3 d. ago Shettima departs Abuja for Ouattara’s inauguration in Abidjan

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration read more Shettima departs Abuja for Ouattara’s inauguration in Abidjan

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4 d. ago Shettima Launches N1bn Family Business Grant Initiative In Akwa Ibom

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched a one billion naira family-based business grant initiative in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the programme as a model for translating democratic promises into tangible economic empowerment at the grassroots level. He said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to interventions […]

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4 d. ago VP Shettima Launches ₦1bn Family Business Grant Initiative In Akwa Ibom

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, launched a N1billion family-based business grant initiative in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the programme as a model for translating democratic promises into tangible economic empowerment at the grassroots level. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to interventions that directly uplift […]

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5 d. ago Political Tenure Ends, Traditional Thrones Endure, Says VP Shettima

  LVice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in Nigeria. According to him, traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots and are the leaders and fathers of the society, and their institutions outlive every administration. Senator Shettima gave […]

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6 d. ago FG begins payment of N185bn debts owed natural gas producers

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step to revitalise the gas industry and stabilise power generation after President Bola Tinubu authorised the settlement of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers. The move, endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, marked one of the most […]

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6 d. ago At Imo Economic Summit, VP Shettima Says Nations Grow When All States Harness Their Strengths

Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified Imo State as a major pillar in Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda primed for rapid growth in technology, gas utilisation, agro-industrial processing and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). He said the government was committed to providing access to financing through the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Development Bank of […]

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7 d. ago NEC Endorses Royalty Deductions To Pay ₦185bn Debt Owed Gas Producers

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the settlement of ₦185 billion outstanding obligations owed to gas producers, adopting a royalty-deduction arrangement to clear the long-standing debts and boost domestic gas supply. At its 154th meeting held virtually on Wednesday and chaired by vice president, Kashim Shettima, NEC received a […]

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8 d. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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8 d. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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8 d. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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9 d. ago Shettima welcomes Indian firm’s offer to introduce smart class solutions for Nigerian schools

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the

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9 d. ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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1 week ago At First Lady’s Dinner, Shettima Seeks Deeper Executive, Legislature Ties

Vice President Kashim Shettima has sought deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under the administration of President […]

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1 week ago UNIMAID @ 50: Nigeria Can’t Compete Globally With Underfunded Schools — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the improved investment in Nigeria’s education sector by the administration of President Bola Tinubu reflects the renewed vigour to properly situate the nation in the global knowledge economy. He warned that Nigeria cannot compete globally if its universities remain underfunded, stressing that sustained investment in education is now a […]

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1 week ago National Council On Sports Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Approves New Games Structure, Hosts Up To 2030

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

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1 week ago VP Shettima Advocates Deeper Executive, Legislative Collaboration For A Working Nigeria

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has sought a deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all the citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under […]

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