The House of Representatives has called on Vice President Kashim Shettima to summon an emergency meeting for the urgent resuscitation of the Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State to enhance the efficiency of the national grid. Shettima doubles as the Chairman of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Board. The resolution of the House […]
Engineering education springboard to Nigeria’s economic growth – VP Shettima
The Vice President, Kasim Shettima, says the quality of engineering education would help promote indigenous technology. He spoke on Tuesday at a forum organised by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering in Abuja. According to him, with the increasing urbanisation in Nigeria, 70 per cent of the Nigerian population will be in cities by 2050. The […]
Faulty presidential aircraft forces VP Shettima to cancel US trip
“Vice President Kashim Shettima who was originally scheduled to represent the President was unable to make the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft, forcing him to make a detour on the advice of the Presidential Air Fleet.” The post Faulty presidential aircraft forces VP Shettima to cancel US trip appeared first on Premium […]
Shettima off to America for 2024 US-Africa Business Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja tonight for Dallas, United States of America to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, stated on […]
Tinubu taking wise, statesmanly decisions to address nation’s challenges – VP Shettima
Mr Shettima said the nation’s ailing economy was already tottering towards an eclipse when the current administration assumed office in May last year. The post Tinubu taking wise, statesmanly decisions to address nation’s challenges – VP Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Nigeria’s economy will experience significant growth soon – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy will experience significant growth soon. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st Century Media Services, publishers of 21st Century Chronicle. NAN reports that the event was as part of the group’s public service enlightenment series. The […]
Don’t blame Buhari for economic hardship in Nigeria – VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that the immediate past administration of Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for the failure of the current problems in the country. He said the current administration will not hold the previous administration responsible for the difficulties it faced upon assuming office. He said this during the Chronicle Roundtable organized […]
No special eggs in fighting corruption under Tinubu – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favouritism. He made this statement on Thursday at the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja. The Vice President said the government is also working to reduce the unemployment rate in the country. The event is focused […]
Project Nigeria’s cultural diversity – Shettima tells political leaders
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on political leaders to project the beauty of the nation’s cultural diversity. A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson of the Vice-President, on Saturday, said Shettima made the call during conferment of the Chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Ijebuland on Dr Sulaiman Adegunwa. Shettima stressed the importance of service to humanity […]
Naira will continue to appreciate against US dollar, Tinubu knows the game – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the naira will continue to appreciate against the dollar. Shettima said President Bola Tinubu understands the game and would ensure the naira continues to appreciate. The Vice President spoke when a delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by its President, Gabriel Idahosa, paid him […]