Shettima Urges Governors to Fund Projects Through Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has pledged to work with state governors to expand capital market financing for development projects, warning that policy reversals could undermine investor confidence and weaken Nigeria’s economic gains. He said states should embrace properly structured bonds, credible project pipelines and greater transparency to mobilise long-term funding for infrastructure rather […]
FG Pledges Support for Credible Investors, Says Shettima
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is ready to support viable and credible investments across Nigeria. Shettima spoke on Monday at the Delta Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, where government officials, investors and business leaders discussed ways to attract local and foreign investments. He said the growing number of […]
VP Shettima, Akabueze Slams Budget Process Over unclear Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and former Director-General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze, have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s budgeting system, warning that weak structures and poor implementation are undermining national development. They spoke at a two-day National Policy Dialogue organised by the National Assembly Joint Committee on National Planning […]
VP to Police: Uniform Means Service, Not Power
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to see their uniform as a symbol of service rather than authority. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2026 National Police Day celebration in Abuja, Shettima said, “The uniform you wear is not a license, it is a covenant of service. […]
Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Welfare of Nigerians
By: Uju Nwachukwu President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing in rural development, poverty eradication, agriculture and infrastructure projects. Speaking at the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja, the president said the federal and state governments must work together to stimulate growth in […]
Nigeria Mourns: Shettima, Gbajabiamila Arrive London to Repatriate Late President Buhari’s Remains
By Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria has entered a period of national mourning as former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82. In response, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Presidential Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila have arrived in London to facilitate the return of Buhari’s remains to Nigeria. The high-level delegation was dispatched […]
Nigeria Commits to Africa’s Future, Showcases $52B AFREXIM Support
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday declared its unwavering commitment to spearheading Africa’s development journey, pledging bold leadership, deeper collaboration, and decisive action to build a more resilient and prosperous continent. This is according to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Africa Export-Import […]