By Johnson Momodu The second conference of the National Economic Council, convened on 9 and 10 February 2026, was not another calendar obligation dressed up as policy theatre. It was a working session of a federation intent on maturing. For the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano State to commiserate with victims of the devastating fire at Singer Market. According to a State House press release, the delegation will depart Abuja on Monday to formally convey the President’s condolences to traders who reportedly […]
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six professional bodies to train 10 million Nigerians nationwide on financial inclusion and literacy, with a strong focus on youths and women. The programme, which was officially flagged off on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is being implemented through the Office of the […]
…Says Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. According to him, all Nigerians are one people tied to a […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed widespread media reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as false and speculative.In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the party said it had observed a growing media frenzy […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined senior government officials in paying tribute to Nigeria’s fallen and serving military personnel at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Ceremony held in Abuja. The ceremony opened with the submission of the parade state by the parade commander. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President, thereafter











