42 h. ago Expert lists ways to solve Nigeria’s financial inclusion gaps using localised solutions

Nigeria’s financial inclusion has remained one of the country’s greatest economic challenges, as many people are still excluded from formal read more Expert lists ways to solve Nigeria’s financial inclusion gaps using localised solutions

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61 h. ago Shettima inaugurates national credit guarantee company board

Tribune Online Shettima inaugurates national credit guarantee company board Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), charging members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy. Shettima inaugurates national credit guarantee company board Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Men having children after 40 are more likely to have children with autism —Dr Adeniyi

Tribune Online Men having children after 40 are more likely to have children with autism —Dr Adeniyi Dr. Yetunde Adeniyi, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the director of the Centre for Early Development, Learning and Care (CEFLC), in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, speaks to the peculiarities of persons with autism and how Nigeria needs to become more inclusive for people living with this condition. What is autism, and what do […] Men having children after 40 are more likely to have children with autism —Dr Adeniyi Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Women Cocoa Farmers Seek Gov’t Backing, Inclusion In African Cocoa Agenda 2063

Women cocoa farmers in Ondo State have called on federal and state governments across cocoa-producing regions of South-West Nigeria to create enabling platforms that ensure their inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063, a continental strategy aimed at revolutionising cocoa farming for Africa’s sustainable development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the development […]

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6 d. ago Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

As Nigeria prepares to launch a new N300- billion green bond to support its climate goals and accelerate sustainable development, read more Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

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7 d. ago Reforms signal new dawn for inclusive growth, investment in Nigeria

Tribune Online Reforms signal new dawn for inclusive growth, investment in Nigeria FOR decades, Nigeria’s tax system has been widely regarded as overly complex, burdensome for businesses, and inefficient in revenue generation. It discouraged investment and often penalized the poor disproportionately. Calls for reform have echoed through successive administrations, but little progress was made—until now. President Tinubu’s administration took a bold approach by embarking on a comprehensive […] Reforms signal new dawn for inclusive growth, investment in Nigeria Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 9PSB Reintroduces Bank9ja App To Deepen Financial Inclusion In Nigeria

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has reintroduced its flagship mobile banking application, the Bank9ja app, packed with new features designed to simplify digital financial transactions, as a move to advance financial inclusion and deliver seamless banking to underserved Nigerians. The newly enhanced Bank9ja app is a seamless and intuitive one-stop lifestyle platform that drives convenience, […]

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8 d. ago Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps towards ending the political and socio-economic exclusion of the South East from national affairs. Speaking at the Guild’s 2025 Biennial National Convention held in Enugu, Chairman of the event and Chairman of Channels Television, Dr. John […] The post Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago University Of Calabar Joins OPay’s N1.2bn Scholarship Programme

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ambitious ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, promoting inclusive education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. At a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held on campus, representatives of OPay joined senior university officials and student leaders to formalise UNICAL’s entry as the eighth […]

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1 week ago Yelwata: EU, UNICEF, ILO, FG launch €13 million social protection project in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As a major step towards building more resilient and inclusive social protection systems in Nigeria, the European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) project in Makurdi, the Benue State […] The post Yelwata: EU, UNICEF, ILO, FG launch €13 million social protection project in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Centre LSD foresees hope, transformation, inclusive growth for Nigeria

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), a leading Nigerian think-tank focused on strategic leadership and sustainable development, has envisioned a Nigeria where institutions function effectively, justice is impartial, and leadership is driven by integrity, accountability, and a genuine desire to serve. Director of Development at the Centre, […] The post Centre LSD foresees hope, transformation, inclusive growth for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister Professor Utsev pointed to the "Institutionalization of Gender-Based Violence Response" as a key success, noting the development and implementation of GBV Action Plans across all project schemes. Nigeria’s irrigation project sets standard in gender inclusion — Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago Keystone Bank, Enterprise Dev’t Centre Sign MoU To Empower SMEs In Nigeria

Keystone Bank Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across Nigeria. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24,2025. Speaking at the event, […]

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1 week ago MTN Nigeria launches reward scheme to drive financial inclusion

MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of the ‘MTN Mega Billion Promo,’ designed to reward loyal customers and deepen financial read more MTN Nigeria launches reward scheme to drive financial inclusion

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1 week ago Gov Mbah seeks more states’ inclusion in solid minerals development

…end to illegal mining By The Sun Governor of Enugu State Dr Peter Mbah has called for greater state inclusion in the exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals to enable the country to realise the sector’s huge potential and help diversify the economy. Mbah also decried the nation’s huge losses to illegal mining. The governor […] The post Gov Mbah seeks more states’ inclusion in solid minerals development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: N’East APC support groups back Dogara for VP, demand inclusion, key projects

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The North-East Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has endorsed former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as a credible and unifying candidate for the vice presidential slot in the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached at the end of a two-day meeting of the […] The post 2027: N’East APC support groups back Dogara for VP, demand inclusion, key projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘We are focused on bridging Nigeria’s insurance gap, driving inclusion’

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited (PZL) recently confirmed the appointment of Funmilayo Omo as its managing director/CEO, marking a significant read more ‘We are focused on bridging Nigeria’s insurance gap, driving inclusion’

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1 week ago Constitution amendment: Zonal hearings will be inclusive, Senate leader assures

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has assured Nigerians that the forthcoming zonal public hearings on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution will be inclusive and participatory. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, gave the assurance in a midterm statement released to journalists yesterday. “The Constitution Review Committee will soon commence […] The post Constitution amendment: Zonal hearings will be inclusive, Senate leader assures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WAES Reflects Nigeria’s Commitment To Inclusive Growth In West Africa – Bianca Ojukwu

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, has said the ongoing West African Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration for collective development. The minister stated this in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the summit in Abuja yesterday, stressing that it was initiated by President […]

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