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  "id": 8878966,
  "title": "Nigeria to promote national interest at UNGA — Shettima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nigeria-to-promote-national-interest-at-unga-shettima",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-promote-national-interest-at-unga-shettima/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria will prioritize its national interests and multilateralism during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Upon his arrival in the city on Monday, Shettima affirmed Nigeria's commitment to engaging world leaders in alignment with President Bola Tinubu's vision. The delegation, led by Shettima, will strive to reform global institutions to reflect modern economic and demographic dynamics, while also advocating for stronger representation for developing nations in international decision-making. The high-level General Debate is set to take place from September 22 to 26 and September 28 at UN headquarters.",
  "summary": "Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will be guided by its national interest and commitment to multilateralism at the 81st UN General Assembly. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-promote-national-interest-at-unga-shettima/",
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    "Nigeria to promote national interests at UNGA",
    "Vice President Kashim Shettima leads delegation",
    "Focus on reforming global institutions and representation"
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Shettima arrives at 81st UNGA, says Nigeria will be guided By national interest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/shettima-arrives-at-81st-unga-says-nigeria-will-be-guided-by-national",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:20:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigeria to promote national interest at UNGA — Shettima",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nigeria-to-promote-national-interest-at-unga-shettima-8883491",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:58:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Shettima: At UNGA, Nigeria Will Be Guided By National Interest, Multilateralism, Reform Agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/shettima-at-unga-nigeria-will-be-guided-by-national-interest",
        "published": "2026-09-21T09:37:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Dino Melaye raises questions over Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria at same time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dino-melaye-raises-questions-over-tinubu-shettimas-absence-from",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:00:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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