11 h. ago ADC Opposes Tinubu’s Fuel Tax, Warns Against Pushing Nigerians To The Wall

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it would further deepen the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians. The party said Nigerians are already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the president not to push the people […]

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15 h. ago Bandit attacks in Kano, other states reignite global concern over Nigeria’s deepening insecurity

Recent arrests of two suspected bandits in Kano State have once again drawn attention to Nigeria’s deepening insecurity and governance read more Bandit attacks in Kano, other states reignite global concern over Nigeria’s deepening insecurity

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22 h. ago ‘Don’t Push Nigerians To The Wall’, ADC Tackles Tinubu Over Fuel Tax

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it may further deepen the economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians. The party said Nigerians were already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the President not to push the […]

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35 h. ago Tinubu Names Gov AbdulRazaq Chairman Of Committee On Grassroots Initiative

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating economic activity, improving livelihoods, and deepening social protection across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards. In a statement on Thursday, the President named the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the […]

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46 h. ago PenCom, NLC deepen collaboration to strengthen pension system, address workers’ concerns

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s pension system read more PenCom, NLC deepen collaboration to strengthen pension system, address workers’ concerns

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3 d. ago EU backs stronger security, migration, devt partnership with Nigeria

The European Parliament has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in tackling security threats, managing migration, and promoting sustainable development, describing the country as a strategic partner in Africa.

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4 d. ago EU parliament pledges to deepen strategic partnership with Nigeria

Tuggar said Nigeria’s partnership with the EU extends beyond trade, touching on regional stability, food security, and job creation...

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4 d. ago UN, Nigeria Unveil $175m Programme For Industrial Development

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Nigerian government, has launched the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) Flagship Strategy for 2024–2028 to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development, drive innovation, and strengthen economic growth. With a total budget of $175 million, the initiative represents a joint effort to deepen Nigeria’s industrial […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria, EU renew commitment to deepen diplomatic, parliamentary ties

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic and parliamentary relations as part of broader read more Nigeria, EU renew commitment to deepen diplomatic, parliamentary ties

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6 d. ago Firm promotes literacy to deepen education investment in Lagos’ public school

A Nigerian indigenous energy company is deepening its social investment in the education sector of the country by promoting literacy read more Firm promotes literacy to deepen education investment in Lagos’ public school

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7 d. ago Skymark Partners raises N11.49 billion in latest commercial paper issuance

Skymark Partners Limited has deepened its presence in Nigeria’s short-term debt market with the listing of three new commercial paper read more Skymark Partners raises N11.49 billion in latest commercial paper issuance

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7 d. ago Nigeria, South Africa deepen economic ties, move to implement bi

Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed commitments to transform their long-standing political and economic relationship into tangible devpt read more Nigeria, South Africa deepen economic ties, move to implement bi-national commission

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8 d. ago UBA, Renewvia Strengthen Nigeria–Norway Clean Energy Collaboration

In a significant stride toward deepening economic ties between Nigeria and Norway, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has partnered with Renewvia Solar Nigeria to deploy renewable energy solutions across 25 UBA branches in five Nigerian states. The initiative was formalised at the official Ribbon Cutting ceremony held at the UBA Oba Akran […]

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9 d. ago Climate Change: Nigeria Advises Africa On Actionable Policies, Partnership

Nigeria has called on African governments and their environmental experts to deepen dialogue and strengthen partnerships to translate scientific research into actionable policies. It said the measures will transform the continent and safeguard a shared future. The minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who gave the admonition in his opening remarks yesterday at the First […]

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1 week ago France, Nigeria Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Innovation, Culture

France has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic, cultural, and technological relations with Nigeria, with a renewed focus on sustainable development and creative industries. The commitment was reiterated in Lagos during the second edition of the Forum Création Africa, Africa’s largest platform dedicated to creative and cultural industries. The weekend event, organised by the French […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepen, ranked 115th in Global Hunger Index

Nigeria’s hunger crisis is worsening and the country’s ranking has plunged to 115th out 123 countries globally, data from the read more Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepen, ranked 115th in Global Hunger Index

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1 week ago China, Nigeria deepen ties to advance global gender equality

“China has woven women’s development goals into its five-year plan for economic and social development...

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1 week ago Nigeria’s poverty crisis is deepening because reforms are anti

The World Bank last week said about 61 per cent of Nigeria’s population — 139 million people — now live in poverty, rising from 40 per cent, or 81 million people, in 2019. In this interview with News Central TV monitored in Lagos, the former Head of Research at Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC) and […]

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2 w. ago France deepens partnership with Nigeria on technology, others

“Technology is one field where France and Nigeria have much to achieve together. We share a common vision of development, multilateralism, international law, and technology,” Barrot said.

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2 w. ago Forum CréationAfrica Lagos: France deepens cultural, tech ties with Nigeria

France is strengthening its cultural, creative, and technological partnership with Nigeria, signalling a new chapter in Franco–African relations that blends read more Forum CréationAfrica Lagos: France deepens cultural, tech ties with Nigeria

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