Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led the nation to mourn former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, and his family, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. In a lyrical eulogy, Shettima described the late Wigwe as an early bloomer who transformed the Nigerian banking industry, recalling his …

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima will on Tuesday declare open the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Business Clinics in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Vice President will embark on a one-day visit to Ogun State on Tuesday. The event will be held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The Expanded National MSMEs Business Clinic is an …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked the newly appointed Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) to demonstrate unwavering devotion to duty. Addressing the delegation, who came on a courtesy visit in the Presidential Villa, the Vice President reminded the board members of the importance of religious commitment in addressing the challenges facing the nation. He also acknowledged President …

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has officially launched the Light Up Nigeria (South East Initiative) in Enugu, describing it as the much-expected solution to the power supply deficit that has undermined the nation’s economy and industrialisation. He said the Light Up Nigeria Project, which is part of the priorities set by President Bola Tinubu to revamp the nation’s economy and …

Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Monday, February, launch the Light Up South East Initiative to accelerate power supply to industrial clusters in the region. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha. The event, billed to be held in Enugu, the …

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, will today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja inaugurate the committee that has been directed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to develop Nigeria’s Carbon Market Activation Plan. The Inter-governmental committee is expected to guide the development of a National Carbon Market Activation Plan that will …

Former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has condoled Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the death of his stepmother, Hajja Hauwa Ajja Kormi, on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a reaction to news of the death, Muhammadu Buhari said in a statement yesterday by his media aide, Garba Shehu; “It is very sad to know about the demise of the Vice President’s respected …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured businesses operating in the Lekki Free Zone that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima gave the assurance …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has debunked claims that the Federal Government is planning to relocate some federal agencies and institutions to Lagos. He was speaking through his Political Adviser, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, at the 10th Ahmadu Bello Annual Memorial Lecture which was held in Maiduguri, on Saturday, 27 January. “There is no truth in the rumours that the Federal Government …

Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed the confidence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the newly sworn-in Kogi Governor Usman Ododo, to deliver good governance. According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Vice President Shettima spoke during the inauguration of Ododo and Salifu Joel Oyibo …