The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reinforcing its commitment to protecting vulnerable Nigerians, with Vice President Kashim Shettima announcing a renewed, high-level push to strengthen humanitarian coordination and outcomes nationwide. Speaking at the Presidential Villa while receiving a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), led by Ms. Doris El Doueihy, Vice President Shettima emphasized that the Tinubu administration is prioritizing strategic engagement with both local and international stakeholders to close gaps in humanitarian response. He underscored that sustained collaboration with trusted global partners like the ICRC is central to delivering faster, more effective interventions, particularly…
Author: Akanji Michael
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…
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…