Kashim Shettima

Nigeria-South Africa diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria National Assembly suspends visits to South Africa

Tensions between Nigeria and South Africa have escalated following reports of xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. Initially, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

210 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Africa processes over 86,000 deportations amid migration tensions

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

North Central Development Commission operations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Central Development Commission begins headquarters remodeling in Nasarawa

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) is initiating its strategic and operational foundations. The commission is scheduled to host its inaugural North Central Stakeholders’ Development Summit in Abuja on Septem

Nigerian leaders' calls for national unity and peace

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria leaders call for unity and religious tolerance during Easter

Nigerian political leaders have utilized religious holidays to issue calls for national peace, unity, and religious tolerance. During Eid-el-Maulud, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima urged t

Nigeria NELFUND student loan program

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's NELFUND student loan scheme draws praise and debate

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N355.87 billion in student loans since its portal launched in May 2024. As of September 2026, the fund has processed approximately 1.66 million applications, with

Nigerian administration economic and infrastructure policy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces gap between $50bn investment pledges and $2.06bn actual FDI

Vice President Kashim Shettima has outlined key pillars of the Tinubu administration’s economic strategy, focusing on institutional trust and physical connectivity. In early September, Shettima emphasized the necessity

Kashim Shettima 60th birthday observance

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: NILDS Director-General highlights Shettima’s career and calls for youth policy reform

Ahead of his 60th birthday on September 2, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima requested that supporters avoid public celebrations or paid advertisements in media platforms. He stated the desire to keep the milestone

Nigeria electricity metering and regulatory developments

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nigeria electricity metering rate reaches 61.51% in June

Nigeria is working to reduce its electricity metering gap through various regulatory and infrastructure initiatives. By June 2026, the national metering rate rose to 61.51%, following a significant increase in deployment

Nigeria 2027 election political developments

224 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: APC leaders address party unity and defections in Bayelsa and Ondo

As the 2027 election cycle advances, the administration of President Bola Tinubu faces escalating criticism from religious leaders and political opponents regarding economic hardship and election integrity. Cardinal Joh

Nigeria diaspora engagement and national security efforts

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigeria officials reassure diaspora on security and economy

Nigerian government officials have engaged with the diaspora to discuss national development and security strategies. In mid-August, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, emphasized the

Nigerian presidential travel and diplomatic activity

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Presidency spends N37.6bn on foreign travel since 2023

President Bola Tinubu has commenced a three-week annual leave in Europe, intended to provide rest before the 2027 election campaign season. While on leave, presidential aides indicate he will remain engaged with state ma

Global halal economy strategic expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nigeria targets $12bn in capital to enter $7tn global halal market

Several nations are developing strategic frameworks to integrate into the global halal economy as a means of economic diversification. In Bangladesh, officials are prioritizing the halal sector to reduce the country’s r

Political party shifts and leadership changes in Nigeria

2 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: APC forms 2027 Presidential Campaign Council for Tinubu

Political shifts involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been observed across multiple Nigerian states. In Gombe State, leadership resignations occurred within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including

Nigeria economic growth and gender inclusion

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Nigeria targets $1tn economy through women's economic inclusion

Nigeria has emerged as a leading venture capital hub in Africa, securing approximately $254 million in equity funding during the first half of 2026. While investment is expanding into sectors such as clean energy, logist

Nigerian VP Kashim Shettima resumes duties early

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Kashim Shettima resumes duties ahead of schedule

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima commenced a two-week leave of absence on 6 August 2026, marking his first official break since assuming office in May 2023. The leave, approved by President Bola Tinubu, was intend