2 h. ago Shettima, African leaders attend Gabon President’s inauguration

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima joined other African leaders and thousands of Gabonese citizens in Libreville on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to witness the inauguration of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Nguema, who led a coup in August 2023 to oust Ali Bongo, won 94.85% of votes in the April 12, […] The post Shettima, African leaders attend Gabon President’s inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President

In a true show of support for Africa’s democracy, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other world leaders, on Saturday, joined thousands of Gabonese citizens as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was inaugurated as the new elected Gabonese President. This followed his election victory on April 12, 2025, when he emerged victorious after beating seven others […]

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14 h. ago VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At Inauguration Of Gabon’s President

At the instance of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday, May 3, 2025, depart Abuja for Libreville, Gabon to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. According to a statement by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha , Oligui Nguema, who had served […]

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62 h. ago Tinubu To Unveil Landmark Agricultural Mechanisation Centre In Katsina Friday 

In a bold and transformative stride towards redefining the agricultural landscape of Northern Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, May 2, inaugurate the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre—a monumental facility poised to revolutionise farming practices and fortify food security in the region. Standing as a gleaming symbol of innovation and promise along the Tashar […]

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9 d. ago Katsina Unveils N5bn Green Fund, $500m Energy Deal, Climate Blueprint

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State yesterday unveiled the Katsina State Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA)—a far-reaching blueprint aimed at harmonising economic growth with environmental preservation in one of Nigeria’s most climate-vulnerable states. Speaking at the inaugural Katsina Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Governor Radda described the climate […]

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1 week ago Top Sports, Business, Govt Officials For Maiden Sports Meet Nigeria Conference In Abuja

The inaugural Sports Meet Nigeria Conference is set to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the prestigious Cubana Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. This high-impact event aims to bring together sports business professionals, investors, marketers, broadcasters, media and public relations experts, as well as sports and social entrepreneurs, administrators, and leaders from key industries to […]

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1 week ago Agricultural Commodity Associations Unite To Boost Food Security

The leadership of various Agricultural Commodity Associations in Nigeria convened in Abuja for their inaugural joint meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security and national development through strategic collaboration. The high-level meeting over the weekend brought together key stakeholders nationwide, including Engr. Aminu Muhammad, President of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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2 w. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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2 w. ago Commonwealth Observers Call For Increased Civic Participation, Commend Gabon’s Polls

Commonwealth Observer Group has praised Gabon’s peaceful, calm and orderly April 12 presidential vote and called for citizens to become more involved in the electoral process. In its interim statement, the group advised the government to promote greater civic participation in the electoral process. It suggested that this could be achieved by allowing longer periods […]

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3 w. ago Commonwealth Observers Prepare For Gabon Presidential Election

A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023. Gabon is due to go to the polls on April 12, 2025 – a crucial milestone in the democratic transition to constitutional rule. The COG, led by former […]

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3 w. ago TCN Unbundling: FG Unveils Board, Mgt As NISO Begins Operations

In a move to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Nigeria’s power sector, the federal government has inaugurated the board and management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO), marking the commencement of its operations. This follows the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two separate entities namely  the […]

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3 w. ago Crown Princess Victoria To Inaugurate Swedish Trade Office In Lagos

To enhance its diplomatic and economic relations with Nigeria, Sweden intends to set up a trade office in Lagos. The office is set to be inaugurated by Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden on Tuesday. Désirée revealed this during a reception held in her honour in Abuja on Monday. She stated that the move highlights […] The post Crown Princess Victoria To Inaugurate Swedish Trade Office In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tinubu hails Adegunwa’s N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaboration

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice,  Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the Read More

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4 w. ago At Senegal’s 65th Independence Day, Nigeria Backs Deeper Regional Cooperation

The Nigerian government has described its relationship with Senegal as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values and economic interdependence. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday. VP Shettima had represented President Bola […]

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last month Shettima to attend Senegal’s Independence Day anniversary in Dakar

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. “The Vice President’s attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye,” Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Read More

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last month Despite Tinubu’s Absence, Shettima Off To Dakar For Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and […]

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last month First Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Youth And Sports Development

Following the impressive outcome of the inaugural South West Games, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has pledged its continued support for any initiative aimed at developing youth and promoting sports across the country. At the closing ceremony of the Games, Seyi Oyefeso, the Executive Director of Retail Banking at First Bank, emphasized the bank’s dedication […]

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