49 h. ago Impact Investors Foundation Targets $8bn In Inclusive Capital

  Nigeria’s platform for unlocking impact capital, Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), on Thursday, unveiled Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025 -2035, thus, targeting mobilisation of $8 billion in inclusive capital. The GESI Roadmap presents a clear, actionable plan with targets such as mobilising $8 billion in cumulative gender-inclusive capital, the launch of 40 […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap

By Chinenye Anuforo Nigeria’s drive towards a more inclusive economy received a major boost on Thursday as the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) unveiled its Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025–2035, with an ambitious target of mobilising $8 billion in inclusive capital over the next decade. The roadmap was officially launched at the third […] The post Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan

Tribune Online Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has commenced a review and validation exercise on the draft 2026 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AOP), aimed at scrutinizing proposed budget activities and targets, as well as strengthening the health sector in the state. Zamfara begins review, validation exercise on annual health plan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

The National Assembly, on Thursday, called for the withdrawal of all circulars already issued for contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year, strongly indicating that the ₦23.9 trillion capital component of the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget may extend into the 2026 fiscal year. The resolution was jointly adopted by the Appropriations Committees of both the […]

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2 w. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyo govt, UNICEF launch comprehensive social protection programme

Tribune Online Oyo govt, UNICEF launch comprehensive social protection programme Together, let us lay the foundation for a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous society... Oyo govt, UNICEF launch comprehensive social protection programme Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Include Pension Arrears In 2026 Budget, Tinubu Tells Directorate

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the Pension Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to include pension-related items in the 2026 budget proposal, including funding for the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment and settlement of unfunded pension liabilities. The approval also includes a Budgetary provision for the settlement of the proposed pension harmonisation policy and health […]

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3 w. ago 2026 budget: Lagosians demand social inclusion, infrastructure, potable water

Many Lagosians have called on the state government to improve infrastructure across the state, especially in remote areas. Physically challenged read more 2026 budget: Lagosians demand social inclusion, infrastructure, potable water

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3 w. ago UNICEF pushes for deprived children’s inclusion in Nigeria’s social register

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigeria to fully capture deprived children in its National Social Register (NSR), read more UNICEF pushes for deprived children’s inclusion in Nigeria’s social register

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3 w. ago Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with a strong emphasis on aligning health strategies with the state’s budget and global best practices to deliver better outcomes for residents. At a management meeting held on Monday, in Ikeja, Commissioner for Health, Prof. […] The post Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 2026 budget: Abia govt engages citizens in resources allocation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has stated that its commitment to carrying the citizens along in its budget planning is to have their input into resources allocation.    The state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Kingsley Anosike, disclosed this during the Citizens’ Engagement Forum on 2026 Budget, held in Umuahia. Anosike said […] The post 2026 budget: Abia govt engages citizens in resources allocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the 2025 Supplementary budget and 2026 Appropriation Bill capture the needs of the people of the Northeast.  Ths is just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects in the […] The post Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Ndume urges President Tinubu to capture Northeast’s needs in 2025 supplementary, 2026 budgets

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the 2025 Supplementary budget and 2026 Appropriation Bill captures the needs of the people of the Northeast. This is just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects in the North […] The post Ndume urges President Tinubu to capture Northeast’s needs in 2025 supplementary, 2026 budgets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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