Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered a solemn and reflective address on Sunday at the inaugural flight ceremony for the 2026 Hajj operation, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. His speech blended spiritual reverence with a firm call for administrative discipline, underscoring both the sacred and logistical dimensions of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Speaking before pilgrims, officials, and aviation stakeholders, Shettima described the Hajj as “a noble movement of the human spirit,” emphasizing its role in transcending social, geographic, and cultural boundaries. He portrayed the pilgrimage as a unifying act that strips away worldly distinctions, leaving only faith, humility, and devotion…
Author: Micheal Akanji
The latest approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) reflect a significant step in advancing the infrastructure-driven agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. With $2.99 billion committed to three major rail projects across Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna, the government is making a clear statement: economic growth must be built on the backbone of modern, functional infrastructure. At the heart of this decision is a strategic understanding that mobility drives productivity. As Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, explained, efficient transport systems are not just conveniences; they are essential tools for unlocking growth, reducing the…