4 h. ago Development Partnerships And Gombe’s Model For Smart Governance

In the complex world of development finance, where donor support often gets lost in bureaucratic fog or wasted in white-elephant projects, Gombe State is doing something refreshingly different and effective. Under the purposeful leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe has transformed from a peripheral player to a magnet for donor and development partnerships. This […]

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11 h. ago Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Government has clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, aimed to secure a multi-billion-naira partnership with St. Petersburg Mining University to develop the state’s mining sector. Hon. Aminu Suleiman Takuma, the Niger State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, outlined the visit’s significance in a […] The post Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NESG, Stakeholders Launch Devt Foundation To Drive Socioeconomic Recovery

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in partnership with key stakeholders, on Wednesday launched the Borno Development Foundation (BDF), a non-profit organization aimed at driving long-term socioeconomic development in Borno State and Northern Nigeria. The launch event, held in Abuja on April 23, 2025, marks a strategic move by the NESG to deepen regional engagement […]

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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1 week ago Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner 

Agreement Covers Agriculture, Mining, and the Ajaokuta Industrial Park In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and […] The post Kogi State signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province – Info Commissioner  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago AYCF commends Governor Uba Sani’s partnership with World Bank, calls for public cooperation

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has extended its heartfelt commendation to the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of the state through the strategic partnership with the World Bank.  AYCF President General Yerima Shettima said the collaboration, which encompasses a remarkable […] The post AYCF commends Governor Uba Sani’s partnership with World Bank, calls for public cooperation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria, South Africa Forge Strategic Mining Alliance To Drive Continental Growth

Nigeria and South Africa have formalised a partnership in mining development through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties under the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr […]

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1 week ago KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

In a bold step towards youth empowerment and grassroots sports development, KingMakers, in partnership with the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, read more KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

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1 week ago PPDC, US Agency Train 40 Law Undergraduates Of Anchor Varsity

The Public Private Development Centre (PPDC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has trained forty law undergraduates of Anchor University on how to facilitate access to justice for indigent detainees through the establishment of a law clinic. Speaking at the capacity development training, the CEO […]

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1 week ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Urge Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the West […]

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1 week ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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2 w. ago ASIF Seeks UNDP’s Collaboration To Empower NYSC Members, Others

Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing youth development in Nigeria through a potential partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Foundation’s Founder, Love Idoko-Uloko, disclosed this after meeting with the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and the African Assistant Administrator of UNDP, Ahunna Eziakonwa, in the company of […]

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2 w. ago Gov Yusuf Visits Morocco To Seek Partnerships For Kano’s Economic Growth

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has embarked on a strategic working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to explore bilateral partnerships that could fast-track economic development in the state. The visit, confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, focused on fostering collaborations in critical sectors, including agricultural mechanisation, fertilizer […]

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2 w. ago Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals

By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s dedication to forming strategic partnerships with the United States in key areas like solid minerals development, agribusiness, education, and energy. Speaking through Deputy Governor Barrister Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal during a courtesy visit by a US Consulate delegation from Lagos, led by Kenise […] The post Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

…as MTN Go MAD campaign reaches Plateau, Bauchi to empower residents Akwa Ibom State Government has solicited partnership with Mobile read more Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

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3 w. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.59m deal to create jobs, boost development

The Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have signed a $174.59m Programme for Country Partnership agreement to boost Nigeria’s industrial development. According to a press statement by Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday, the agreement, which will run for Read More

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4 w. ago Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti As part of its efforts to improve smart education in Ekiti State, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to commence the second phase of its educational intervention at the Ekiti Smart School in Ijan-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state. Prof. Femi Akinwumi, the Executive Chairman of the […] The post Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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