17 h. ago CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap

By Doris Obinna  The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have called for urgent domestic funding to cover the gap created by an 11 per cent reduction in the Global Fund‘s allocation to Nigeria, from $970 million to $860 million This call was made on Tuesday in Lagos at the commencement of the three-day CCM Nigeria 70th Annual Retreat […] The post CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago SDGs: $31.5bn Annual Development Funding Gap Threatens 2030 Timeline

Nigeria’s ambition to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is threatened by the staggering $31.5 billion annual development financing gap, according to the latest African Development Bank (AfDB) 2025 Country Focus Report (CFR). The report, titled “Making Nigeria’s Capital Work Better for Its Development,” warns that unless this shortfall is addressed, critical investments […]

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3 d. ago Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s green bond stock fell to N32.83 billion in 2024, a sharp decline from N47.83 billion recorded a year earlier, as the country struggles to mobilise adequate climate finance to tackle worsening environmental challenges. According to the State of Enterprise (SOE) 2025 report, the drop followed the redemption of Access Bank’s […] The post Climate funding gap widens as Nigeria’s green bond stock dips to N32.83bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Global trade facilitators launch MSMEs platform to support 470 CBOs, NGOs

The International Trade Facilitators Association (ITFA) has launched the implementation of the “Support to Potential and Established Nature-Positive Micro, Small, read more Global trade facilitators launch MSMEs platform to support 470 CBOs, NGOs

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7 d. ago PFAs are underinvested in Alternatives, private debt fund bridges the gap – Ilori

In a fast-evolving financial landscape, FCMB Asset Management (FCMB AM), a member of the FCMB Group, is positioning itself as read more PFAs are underinvested in Alternatives, private debt fund bridges the gap – Ilori

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1 week ago Anambra guber: You are our best and only choice, Anambra North zone tells Soludo

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Stakeholders and people of the seven local governments in Anambra North zone have declared their unflinching support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the Anambra State governorship election gets underway. In a vibrant display of solidarity and commitment, people of the Senatorial Zone gathered at the Otuocha Township Stadium, Aguleri, on Saturday […] The post Anambra guber: You are our best and only choice, Anambra North zone tells Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG begins sensitisation on local government proof of address system to enhance security, good governance

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), in partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), on Tuesday held a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation programme on the Local Government Proof of Address (POA) System aimed at improving security and enhancing good governance. The event brought […] The post FG begins sensitisation on local government proof of address system to enhance security, good governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

Nigeria has called on the global community to urgently ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and scale up read more Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

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2 w. ago Delta North APC resolve to unite, declare creation of Anioma State, done deal

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress and stakeholders in Delta North senatorial district have resolved to work for the unity of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders who met at Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State comprised APC chieftains, leaders, elders, youths, members, and supporters of the […] The post Delta North APC resolve to unite, declare creation of Anioma State, done deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji

Tribune Online We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Stakeholders and leaders including traditional ruler in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State have called for more of the state government's presence in Okemesi community. We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Stakeholders and leaders from Enugu North Senatorial District and Isi-Uzo Local Government Area have resolved to drive the transformation of the Nsukka Economic Zone into a regional powerhouse capable of contributing 60 per cent of Enugu State’s $30 billion GDP target by 2031. This resolution was part of a communique issued […] The post Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo CPN, BoxAid Global intensify move to support less privileged

Tribune Online Oyo CPN, BoxAid Global intensify move to support less privileged The Oyo State Child Protection Network (CPN) has distributed relief items to 32 homes and organisations in Ibadan to support the vulnerable and less privileged in their care. Speaking during the programme, the Coordinator, Child Protection Network (CPN) Oyo State, Dr Rosemary Odigbo called on highly spirited individual and philanthropists in the country to extend […] Oyo CPN, BoxAid Global intensify move to support less privileged Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to elevate Nigeria’s global standing and expressed strong support for the administration’s newly proposed Forest Guard security framework. The monarch spoke to journalists after he courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday. Oba […] The post Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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