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Health

Nigeria’s health sector attracts $4.8bn investment – Shettima

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima announced potential investment at the inauguration of Sahad Hospitals, on Saturday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith gathered that Sahad Hospitals is a private health facility, established by a business Mugoul, Alhaji Ibrahim […]

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Business Economy

MSMEs: FG pledges conducive business, regulatory environment

From Omobolanle Ridwan, Makurdi The Federal Government has pledged a conducive business and regulatory environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive and prosper in the country’s economy. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kassim Shettima made the pledge at the commissioning of Ultra-Modern MSME Fashion Clinic & ICT Hubs in Makurdi, Benue State. […]

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Business Economy

VP says FG’s commited to prosperous MSMEs

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured the Federal Government’s commitment to the prosperity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Shettima gave the assurance at the World MSMEs Day (Joint Nigeria and African Union event), held in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. […]

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Banking & Finance Economy

Shettima says Naira value’ll keep rising against dollar

  From Jafar Omoniyi, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the nation’s currency, Naira would continue to gain value against the American dollar at the forex market, the office of VP said in a statement. TheNewsZenith reports that the spokesperson of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in the statement quoted Shettima as […]

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National Security

Step up fight against insecurity – Tinubu tells security agencies

From Our Correspondent …..inducts 2 NAF helicopters President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implored the Nigerian military and other security agencies to intensify efforts at containing the multi-dimensional security challenges in the country. The President gave the charge during the induction of two helicopters and an Aircraft, on Tuesday, in Makurdi, Benue State. TheNewsZenith reports that […]

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General

Shettima task broadcasters on national unity, inclusivity

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged Nigerian broadcasters to prioritise national unity in addressing the critical challenges facing the country. Shettima gave the advice when the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. He identified poverty, insecurity and inclusivity as the major concerns […]

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Religious Corner

We’ll protect Nigerians’ rights – Shettima

By Our Correspondent  Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration would protect the rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their religious and ethnic beliefs. Shettima gave the assurance in Lagos at the sixth Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary National Conference and a special prayer by the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria. He told the […]

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Agriculture

Shettima tasks governors on agric sector development

From Our Correspondent  Vice-President Kashim Shettima has implored governors to revamp Nigeria’s agricultural sector so as to reduce dependence on food imports and attain food self-sufficiency. Shettima made the call during the 137th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday, in Abuja. The Vice-President is Chairman of the NEC, a statutory body with […]

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Banking & Finance General

Bankers Conference: Economic revival plan yielding results – Shettima

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the recent policies and programmes introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible results. Shettima made this remark while opening the 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, on Tuesday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the conference is “Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Empowerment: The […]

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General National Politics Uncategorized

VP cautions political aides against tarnishing govt’s reputation

By Our Correspondent  Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advised political aides to avoid any actions capable of tarnishing the reputation of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima gave the advice at the opening of a retreat and sensitisation programme for political aides and senior Civil Servants on Monday in Abuja. The topic of the programme is “Forging a […]

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