11 h. ago Vice President Shettima Says Nigeria ‘Must Revive’ Rail Services

He called for strong networking, partnerships, and collaboration among stakeholders. The post Vice President Shettima Says Nigeria ‘Must Revive’ Rail Services appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Nigeria ready for fresh investment as Tinubu’s reforms are showing results – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told payment giant Visa that Nigeria is open for business as President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms read more Nigeria ready for fresh investment as Tinubu’s reforms are showing results – Shettima

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26 h. ago Nigeria’s digital economy poised for growth, Shettima highlights strategic role of VISA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has emphasized Nigeria’s readiness for increased investment and cross-sector collaboration, underscoring the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to economic transformation through bold reforms initiated since 2023. According to a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President speaking on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […] The post Nigeria’s digital economy poised for growth, Shettima highlights strategic role of VISA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Shettima says railway revival as key to Nigeria’s role as Africa’s logistics hub

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised that reviving Nigeria’s railway services is essential for the country to sustain its status as Africa’s premier logistics hub. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd International Railway Conference in Abuja on Monday, Shettima underscored the need for strong partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to […] The post Shettima says railway revival as key to Nigeria’s role as Africa’s logistics hub appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VP Shettima To Declare Rail Investment Conference Open Monday

Vice President Kashim Shettima is to declare open the Second International Railway Conference and Exhibition in Abuja on Monday. The conference will stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to brainstorm on the future of railway development on the continent. The Federal Ministry of Transportation said in a statement signed by its director of press and […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s reforms gain traction as Shettima urges economists to drive transformation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Nigeria’s economic reforms are beginning to restore investors’ confidence and spur corporate read more Nigeria’s reforms gain traction as Shettima urges economists to drive transformation

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4 d. ago Shettima To Declare Rail Investment Conference Open In Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to declare open the 2nd International Railway Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Monday, is where stakeholders from across Africa and beyond are expected to brainstorm on the future of railway development on the continent. The Federal Ministry of Transportation said in a statement signed […]

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4 d. ago Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called for the rapid disbursement of the Federal Government’s N250 billion loan facility aimed at supporting smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Speaking at the 6th Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima tasked the […] The post Shettima urges swift release of N250bn loan to support smallholder farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago VP Shettima Orders Speedy Disbursement Of N250bn Loan For Smallholder Farmers

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to expedite action on the disbursement of Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit support for smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Accordingly, he told the PFSCU to come up with an implementation roadmap for the disbursement of the funds, saying […]

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6 d. ago Kaduna: Shettima commends Uba Sani for pioneering Nigeria’s first State Council on Skills

By Chinelo Obogo Vice President Kashim Shettima has applauded Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for establishing and chairing Nigeria’s first State Council on Skills, describing the move as groundbreaking and urging other states to emulate Kaduna. Speaking at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS) on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, […] The post Kaduna: Shettima commends Uba Sani for pioneering Nigeria’s first State Council on Skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG prioritises skill acquisition to tackle unemployment, fine

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified its focus on skill acquisition as a primary strategy for job creation. This initiative was highlighted at the National Council on Skills meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, with key stakeholders including state governors and the Minister of Education. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, […] The post FG prioritises skill acquisition to tackle unemployment, fine-tunes bill for National Council on Skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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8 d. ago Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

….As Shettima assures community of Justice Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved new read more Darajamal killings: Tinubu directs military to acquire more drones

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9 d. ago Tinubu Hails VP Shettima, Iyabo Masha On NES Fellowship Honour

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the conferment on Monday, September 8, is a testament […]

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1 week ago Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, Prince Dele Oyelude, yesterday, said the opposition are not comfortable with President Bola Tinubu’s confirmation of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s loyalty. This came amidst replacement rumour of Shettima as Oyelude posited that the confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty […] The post Opposition jittery over Tinubu’s confirmation of Shettima’s loyalty – Oyelude appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu remains committed to championing economic diversification –Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu as a leader with the political courage needed for impactful decisions and remains committed to diversifying Nigeria’s economy. He said in line with this, the Federal Government was contemplating the formation of a task team to design and implement a framework for […] The post Tinubu remains committed to championing economic diversification –Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff hails Vice President Shettima at 59

…Describes him as ‘torchbearer of hope’ From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, extolling him as “a torchbearer of hope, a leader of rare conviction, and a statesman whose life […] The post Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff hails Vice President Shettima at 59 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Road crashes: Double awareness efforts, Shettima, Akume tell FRSC

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Worried by the spate of road crashes, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume have charged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to review performance and to double its efforts to curb the societal menace. Shettima and Akume gave the charge yesterday at the […] The post Road crashes: Double awareness efforts, Shettima, Akume tell FRSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Shettima charges FRSC on indigenous solutions to secure Nigeria’s roads

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged stakeholders, especially the Federal Roads Safety Commission FRSC and the private sector operatives, to read more Shettima charges FRSC on indigenous solutions to secure Nigeria’s roads

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1 week ago We’ll Safeguard Nigeria’s Interests In Gulf Of Guinea, Says VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the peace, security and stability of the Gulf of Guinea, particularly ongoing reforms in the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC). He particularly noted Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and to the African Union’s 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy. According to a statement by his spokesman, […]

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