Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remains a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Shettima who stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit in Lagos said the state contributes about 30 per…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday applauded Starlink for donating specialised communication equipment to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Shettima made the commendation when he received a delegation comprising the technical team from NEMA and Starlink, led by the agency’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar. He said Nigeria’s partnership with Starlink, in enhancing emergency and disaster…
Former Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant Yerima Shettima has withdrawn from the race and declared his continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, Shettima said the decision came after broad consultations and consideration of the party’s overall interests. He explained that his withdrawal reflected his dedication to party…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday inaugurated the Onyearugbulem/Shagari/Irese Road Flyover in Akure. Shettima, while inaugurating the flyover, said the project was a strategic infrastructure that would ease traffic congestion and boost economic activities on the corridor. The vice-president said the flyover would improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth along…
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday restated the firm resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address humanitarian situations across the country. Shettima said this when he received a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Nigeria led by Ms Doris El Doueihy, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He assured that…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has affirmed Nigeria’s preparedness to lead Africa in deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock new pathways for the continent’s prosperity. Shettima, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of the AI University Innovation Pod (UniPod), University of Lagos. He said AI…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday commiserated with the former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai over the death of his mother, late Hajiya Fatima Umma. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family passed away on March 27 in Cairo, Egypt, at the age of 96. Shettima, who…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on the security situation in Maiduguri and pay the traditional Sallah homage. Shettima’s visit follows his trip to Maiduguri at the instance of the president, where he conducted an on-the-spot assessment after multiple bomb explosions in the city. The vice president…
Vice -President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar on Wednesday paid a sympathy visit to the victims of Monday’s bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Shettima, who spoke to newsmen shortly after the visit commiserated with the government, the people of Borno and the North-east, especially families of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Mr Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking of Summit Estate Global in Apo Dutse, Abuja, on Saturday. The project was organised by Summit Estate Global Ltd. and Homadil…
