The Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to kickstart the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), a landmark initiative targeting food security, job creation, and rural development. The agreement, sealed at the State House in Abuja, was signed by representatives of the Federal Government, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the French Development …

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the sum of N15 billion for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to prepare for floods ahead of the rainy season. He also said the Federal Government was set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. Speaking …

Lagos is set to host a major gathering of political and business leaders as the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) celebrates its 65th anniversary and inaugurates its 20th president, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, on 12 April 2025. The high-profile event will take place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event’s special guest of honour is Vice President Kashim …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for increased private sector participation in the ongoing reforms and healthcare development across Nigeria. He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to addressing critical deficits in the health sector through strategic partnerships and investments, noting however that the private sector has a very crucial role to play because the ‘government alone cannot shoulder this burden’. …

The leadership of the House of Representatives, on Monday, joined President Bola Tinubu to break fast at Aso Rock, pledging their support to the President and donating N705 million, being half of their salaries, to government’s humanitarian efforts. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, thanked President Tinubu for the invitation to break fast with him and for …

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) is set to celebrate its 65th anniversary with a grand gala dinner with Vice President Kashim Shettima as the Special Guest of Honour. The prestigious event will take place on 12 April 2025, at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the red carpet reception commencing at 5 pm. The highlight of the evening …

The Federal Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement will facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key sectors, including food production, pharmaceuticals, finance, and livestock for both countries. Speaking on Wednesday, during the signing …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a federal university. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during the formal handover of the institution’s property and assets to the Federal Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Following the …

I acknowledge the Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent statement regarding the influx of international patients seeking medical treatment in Nigeria. While it is true that some patients, including Americans and others from outside Nigeria, come for specialised medical care, it is important to place this trend in the right context. Kidney transplants, dental procedures, and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatments …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria is experiencing a rise in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries seeking kidney transplants in the country due to affordability and high-quality medical expertise. During a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference, …