As a political storm brews within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the choice of a running mate by President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, former Minister of Communications, Dr. Adebayo Shittu has cautioned the party leadership against entertaining any move to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima, warning that such a decision could fracture the party. He said: …

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed growing speculation that President Bola Tinubu may sideline Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party, speaking through its National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, downplayed the speculation, calling it a distraction. ‘I’m hearing that for the first time. There’s a solid working relationship between President Tinubu …

The federal government is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train 20 million young Nigerians on digital skills by 2030. Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed this at a meeting with the United Nations (UN) resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting was also attended by the UNICEF deputy representative, Rownak Khan …

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 …