Tag: VP SHETTIMA

56th World Economic Forum: VP Shettima unveils ‘Nigeria House’ in Davos

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VP Shettima unveils

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum, (WEF). He was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland. Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated the Nigeria House, located on the Davos Promenade, at the ongoing World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland. According to a post yesterday by the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media…

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2027: “Only a fool on a suicidal path’ll challenge Tinubu” – VP Shettima

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VP Shettima on 2027

Vice-President, Kashim Shettima had said only someone hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Shettima stated this during the 15th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), which was held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday. According to him, elections are not won on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). “Only a fool hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola…

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“No dictator can survive in Nigeria”, Shettima hails media as heroes of democracy

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Shettima hails media

Vice-President Kashim Shettima yesterday declared that no government in Nigeria can successfully silence the press, insisting that the country’s vibrant media landscape remains the strongest safeguard of its democracy. Speaking at the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute, (IPI), Nigeria, held in Abuja, Shettima praised journalists for consistently defending citizens’ right to know, even in the face of intimidation and misinformation campaigns. “Nigeria has one of the most vibrant media communities in the world,” he said. “Never in our history has any person or government…

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G-20 Summit: Security, climate issues top Nigeria’s agenda 

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G 20 summit

There are strong indications that Nigeria’s current security situation and economic challenges will feature prominently, as Vice-President Kashim Shettima presents Nigeria’s position at the G20 Summit. Shettima, who arrived in South Africa on Friday evening, is scheduled to engage foreign leaders and development partners on issues relating to the economy, security, climate change, among others. It was also gathered that he will engage in high-level diplomatic discussions that will enable him to effectively present a true picture of the ongoing security situation in Nigeria. The G20 Summit presents a unique…

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FG plans ₦332bn ($220m) job opportunities for Nigerian youths

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FG plans on jobs

The Federal Government is investing $220 million (approximately ₦332bn at 1462/$) to create job opportunities for young people in the country in partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The investment is the Second Phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, designed to connect “high-potential graduates with real-world work experience, training, and mentorship”. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday, during the formal take-off of the NJFP at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),…

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“We’re shielding no ally” —Tinubu, on EFCC

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…Says EFCC recovers ₦500bn in 2yrs The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion and secured more than 7,000 convictions in the past two years, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has disclosed. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu yesterday at the opening of the 7th edition of the ‘EFCC–NJI Capacity-Building Workshop for Judges and Justices’ in Abuja, said the achievements were a result of the administration’s non-interference in the anti-graft agency’s operations and its dedication to transparency and accountability. “As an administration, we have prioritised public…

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Ɗangote Refinery: “Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN” – VP Shettima

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VP Shettima on Dangote

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria is greater than the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN), following the rift between the Association and the Ɗangote refinery. Shettima made this statement yesterday, at the opening of the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) 2025 in Abuja, stressing the critical importance of the 650,000-barrel-per-day Ɗangote Refinery and declared that it must be supported at all costs to succeed. He said that the $20 billion facility is a national asset that must be supported to function. “Aliko Ɗangote, he’s not…

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UNGA: Shettima markets Nigeria’s $200bn energy transition opportunity to investors

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has showcased Nigeria’s 200 billion dollar energy transition opportunity to investors at the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. Shettima, who made this known while speaking at a roundtable hosted by the ‘Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU)’ on Monday, emphasised the need for “partnerships” to maximise the multi-faceted, multi-billion investment opportunities across the country. He also highlighted that Nigeria’s sovereign rating by platforms such as Fitch and Moody’s implied that the country was positioned as the natural hub…

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80th UNGA: VP Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation

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UNGA VP Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidency announced yesterday. The week-long event, which runs from tomorrow Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, will commemorate the UN’s 80th anniversary and feature high-level general debates, bilateral meetings, and thematic discussions. According to a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s…

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Tinubu hails Shettima at 59 

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…Praises VP’s loyalty President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as a loyal partner in the task of building a more prosperous Nigeria. In a personal statement, Tinubu reaffirmed his confidence in Shettima, adding that he made no mistake in selecting him as his deputy. The President, in the goodwill message shared by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, on X on Monday, said the day provided a ‘unique opportunity’ to honour Shettima, whom he referred to as his brother, partner, and…

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