August 3, 2025

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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Global Nuclear Test Ban, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), insisting that the country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons development. Shettima made this declaration on Monday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential

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Warm Embrace in Libreville: Nigerian Community Welcomes Vice President Shettima Amidst Calls for Greater Diaspora Engagement

In a heartwarming display of unity and patriotism, Vice President Kashim Shettima was warmly received by members of the Nigerian community during his recent visit to Libreville, Gabon. The gathering, marked by cultural displays and spirited conversations, underscored the enduring bond between Nigerians at home and those in the diaspora. The Vice President’s visit to

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Hajj and Umrah Religion

VP Shettima, NAHCON Leadership, and Stakeholders Set for 2nd National Hajj Summit in Abuja

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will join the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) leadership, state pilgrims’ boards, and industry experts at the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit in Abuja on April 30, 2025, for a two-day event aimed at refining strategies for the 2025 Hajj operations. The summit will feature four intensive sessions with seven expert

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Nigeria’s Low Tax-to-GDP Ratio: A Persistent Challenge

Vice President Kashim Shettima has attributed Nigeria’s alarmingly low tax-to-GDP ratio to decades of widespread tax evasion and wealth concealment. Speaking at the 2nd Joint Workshop on 2025 National Budget, organized by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Shettima lamented that many Nigerians have mastered the

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