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Shettima to unveil Nigeria’s economic vision at world economic forum

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Vice-President, said this in a statement on Sunday. Nkwocha added that Shettima has arrived in Davos to lead the Nigerian delegation […]

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Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation at 2026 world economic forum

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland. He is leading Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The forum brings together global political and business leaders. It will hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. Shettima arrived from Conakry, Guinea. There, he represented President Bola Tinubu at the […]

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FG allocates N10bn to maintain Shettima’s aircraft

The Federal Government has earmarked a cumulative sum of N10.61bn for the overhaul of engines on the Gulfstream G550 aircraft assigned to Vice President Kashim Shettima over a three-year period, according to an analysis of appropriation bills spanning 2024 to 2026. The aircraft, registered as 5N-FGW, accounted for the largest single allocation among all engine […]

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Resident doctors suspend January 12 strike after Shettima’s intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned resumption of the ‘Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike’ popularly referred to as TICS 2.0, which was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12. The suspension was confirmed on Sunday through a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the association, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, following a […]

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Investment in education is never a gamble – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that investment in education can never be regarded as a gamble, describing it as a deliberate pathway to securing Nigeria’s future. The Vice President stated that the education sector remains a conscious commitment to national development, noting that it is the most powerful instrument for economic empowerment, societal liberation, […]

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Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at G20 summit in S’Africa

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled to hold in Johannesburg, South Africa. This travel follows a postponement of President Tinubu’s earlier planned trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, due to the need to await further security briefings on the recent security incidents in […]

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Presidency denies selective justice as EFCC recovers ₦500bn under Tinubu

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion and secured more than 7,000 convictions in the past two years. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu on Monday at the opening of the 7th edition of the EFCC–NJI Capacity-Building Workshop for Judges and Justices […]

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Nigeria’s economy expands to $372.8trn, revenue hits N27.8trn

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s economy expanded to $372.8 trillion in 2024, up from $309.5 trillion in 2023, reflecting stronger fiscal performance and policy impact. Total revenue collection also climbed from N19.9 trillion in 2023 to N25.2 trillion in 2024. Declaring open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, Vice President […]

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PHOTOS: Shettima attends NES 31st summit on inclusive economic reforms

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, October 6, attended the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The summit also had in attendance top government figures like the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu, alongside captains of industries, members of the National Assembly, and […]