12 h. ago FG Targets $74bn Agriculture Growth With New Livestock Policy

The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at the official flag-off of the policy validation workshop in Abuja, the minister of livestock development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the […]

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16 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

…says impressive 2024 financials driven by cost efficiency, strategic risk management The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is charting a read more NSIA eyes sustainable income growth despite global market headwinds

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31 h. ago Akpabio To MDAs: Legislative Resolutions Binding, Not Optional

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said compliance with legislative resolutions by government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is not optional but binding. Akpabio stated this at the 2nd National Workshop, organised by the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance in Abuja, on the theme “Consolidating Strategies for Strengthening Legislative Compliance by MDAs.” Akpabio, represented by the […]

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31 h. ago New Animal Feed Policy To Drive National Herd Growth To 398.9m Heads – FG

The federal government yesterday hinted at plans to double the national herd to 398.9 million heads by 2035 through the implementation of the newly developed National Animal Feeds and Fodder Policy (NAFFP). Minister of livestock development, Idi Maiha, stated this during the stakeholders meeting to validate the draft NAFFP document in Abuja. The minister described […]

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48 h. ago Africa Re and NEMA Drive National Dialogue on Disaster Risk Financing at Abuja Workshop

In a strong move to position Nigeria for better disaster preparedness and financial resilience, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) brought together high-level stakeholders for the Disaster Risk Financing & Insurance Workshop on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the one-day event united Read More

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6 d. ago Exclusive: House bill to stop age restrictions in banking employment sparks concerns

…as banks risk suspension of operating licence Financial and economic analysts have raised concerns over a proposed bill at the read more Exclusive: House bill to stop age restrictions in banking employment sparks concerns

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6 d. ago Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

Nigeria and the rest of Africa could better manage their catastrophic disasters through strategic risk financing and public private sector read more Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

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1 week ago Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, at the  official inauguration of phase 1 Kugbo International Market constructed by the Abuja Investment Company Limited, (AICL), has said that the market is poised to enhance local and national economies by fostering trade and commerce.  She emphasised that the market […] The post Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders seek better training facilities, curricula for pharmacy technicians

Stakeholders in the pharmacy sector have called for improved training facilities and effective curricula for pharmacy technicians across the country. They made the call on Thursday at an interactive forum and workshop organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria in Abuja. The event, themed “Advancing the Training and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians in Nigeria: Regulatory Read More

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t To Deploy Drones For Nigeria’s Airspace Safety

The federal government has welcomed the deployment of drones for airspace safety navigation checks across Nigeria. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, stated this at a workshop on ‘Navaid Drone; advancement in air navigation and safety’ in Abuja on Thursday. While speaking at a workshop, Keyamo said, “it is my absolute pleasure […]

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3 w. ago Why $59 billion in cryptocurrency transactions cannot be ignored by banks —Experts

Tribune Online Why $59 billion in cryptocurrency transactions cannot be ignored by banks —Experts THE rapid rise of cryptocurrency transactions—now reaching an astounding $59 billion—can no longer be dismissed by traditional banks, according to financial experts. As digital assets gain mainstream traction, banks are facing mounting pressure to adapt or risk losing relevance in an evolving financial landscape. Oluwaseun Odeku, Partner and Lead, Regulatory Compliance at KPMG Financial Services, […] Why $59 billion in cryptocurrency transactions cannot be ignored by banks —Experts Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders

Tribune Online Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders “With the right mindset and strategic execution, Nigeria can continue to be a model for how Local Content can drive industrialisation, economic diversification, and national prosperity,” he stated. Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders Tribune Online

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