6 h. ago Akwa Ibom international airport: Major boost for Nigerian tourism — Onung

NIGERIA’S newest aviation landmark, the Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo, has been recognised as a significant catalyst for the country’s tourism development. Recently designated as an international facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the airport is positioned adjacent to the state’s domestic terminal. It boasts cutting-edge aviation technology, five-star […]

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3 d. ago LASG calls for industry collaboration to deepen tech, innovation adoption

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has called for industry collaboration to deepen the State’s technology and innovation adoption towards a read more LASG calls for industry collaboration to deepen tech, innovation adoption

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3 d. ago Lagos unveils landmark asset securitisation drive to bridge N20trn infrastructure gap

Lagos State is set to introduce one of Africa’s most ambitious sub-national financing initiatives, deploying an asset securitisation model that could transform how governments raise capital for development.  In an interview, the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed that the strategy represents a fundamental shift in how the state plans to mobilise […]

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5 d. ago FG calls for innovative financing models to boost tourism sector

The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan, has stressed the need for

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6 d. ago Airports Authority Chair Ganduje Seeks Innovations To Strengthen Aviation Sector

Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullah Ganduje has called for adaptation to innovation to strengthen the aviation sector. Ganduje made the call while addressing participants at the four-day FAAN Board and Stakeholders Retreat in Abuja, stressing the need for continuous evolution, innovation, and collaboration to ensure […]

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1 week ago Lagos to unveil new waterfront experience for Detty December

Lagos is enhancing its waterfront experience for Detty December with major reforms, aiming to boost tourism and create a globally appealing festive destina Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-new-waterfront-experience-for-detty-december/

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1 week ago Routledge’s new book spotlights Nigeria’s cultural, creative industries

Nigeria’s booming creative economy, spanning music, film, fashion, visual arts, publishing, advertising, tourism, and more, receives a rigorous, multidisciplinary boost read more Routledge’s new book spotlights Nigeria’s cultural, creative industries

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1 week ago Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System

Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for stronger evidence-based policymaking, innovative solutions and sustainable financing to reverse the country’s poor health indices. They made the call at the 2025 National Health Dialogue, themed: “Evidence, Innovation and Financing for a Healthier Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja […]

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3 w. ago NUC, EyeCity Africa call for entrepreneurship, innovation in higher education

says universities must produce job creators, not job seekers The National Universities Commission (NUC), in partnership with EyeCity Africa, has read more NUC, EyeCity Africa call for entrepreneurship, innovation in higher education

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3 w. ago Oyo govt unveils ‘Vibing December Celebration’ to boost festive tourism

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Push For AI Framework On Healthcare Delivery

Health experts, government officials and technology innovators have called for the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, boost disease surveillance and improve access to care. They made the call at a capacity-building workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Public Health, organised by the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development in Abuja […]

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last month UBA GMD Calls For New Financing Model For Africa’s Competitiveness

The group managing director/chief executive officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has called for a new collaborative financing model that would position African financial institutions as key drivers of the continent’s competitiveness and economic transformation. Speaking at the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, themed “Financing African Competitiveness […]

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