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Vice President Shettima to blame for Russian fertiliser delay

Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima shaking hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the second Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St Petersburg, Russia, 28 July 2023.
Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima shaking hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the second Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St Petersburg, Russia, 28 July 2023. © Mikhaïl Metzel/Tass host photo agency/EPA/MaxPPP
A shipment of Russian potash, promised to Nigeria months ago, has been plagued by delays. Moscow has tried to use this as a political weapon, blaming Europe for the hold up. But the delay is in fact the fault of the Nigerian vice president. [...]
Published on 10.10.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes
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