38 h. ago Tourba, ThriveAgric Target 27,200 Hectares Carbon Farming With New Initiative

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a major transformation as Tourba, a global nature-based carbon project developer, and ThriveAgric, a leading agri-tech platform, have partnered to scale conservation agriculture and carbon farming across key regions of the country. Announcing the partnership in Abuja, both organisations said the initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart […]

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49 h. ago FG launches NIPOST–Paystack portal to boost revenue, transparency in customs payments

The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) Customs Duty Payment Portal, developed in partnership with Paystack, to read more FG launches NIPOST–Paystack portal to boost revenue, transparency in customs payments

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60 h. ago UNICEF, Partners Organise Quiz Competition to Observe World Polio Day

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KBPHCDA) and other implementing partners, has organised a quiz competition among primary and secondary schools in Birnin Kebbi to commemorate World Polio Day. The competition, held at the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) within the KBPHCDA office complex, aimed to […]

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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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5 d. ago Wike In Dubai To Showcase Abuja’s Potential At Global Mayors’ Forum

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), declaring his mission to position Abuja as a prime destination for international investment and urban development partnerships. The minister landed in Dubai at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, after departing Abuja on Sunday. He was warmly received at […]

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5 d. ago InnTech Summit 2025 To Focus On Africa’s Digital Transformation

Government leaders, private sector executives, development partners, academics, startups, and investors will attend the Innovation & Technology Summit (InnTech Summit 2025), scheduled for November 25, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. According to the organisers, in a press statement yesterday, the event will focus on the theme “AI, Digital Economy, and Sustainability.” Touted […]

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9 d. ago NDDC pledges partnership with NUJ for development in Akwa Ibom

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, read more NDDC pledges partnership with NUJ for development in Akwa Ibom

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1 week ago UNICEF, WHO, partners back Bauchi to boost immunisation drive

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organisation (WHO), E-Health Africa, International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), and other development read more UNICEF, WHO, partners back Bauchi to boost immunisation drive

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1 week ago FG plans $220m job opportunities for young Nigerians — Presidency

The Federal Government is investing $220 million to create job opportunities for young people in the country in partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  

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1 week ago Nigeria Needs Sustained Actions To Attract, Retain Gas Investments — Shell

Investments in key infrastructure, consistency in policy and regulations, and partnerships were highlighted as enablers for the development of the nation’s huge gas resources. The post Nigeria Needs Sustained Actions To Attract, Retain Gas Investments — Shell appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kaduna govt targets 4.2 million children in measles, rubella vaccination campaign

The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board has commenced an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign today (Saturday), aimed at immunising more than 4.2 million children across the 23 local government areas of the state. The campaign, supported by UNICEF, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and other development partners, targets children between the ages of […]

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2 w. ago World Food Day: Stakeholders Rally Nigerians To Eat Local Rice For Food Security

Nigerian rice farmers, millers, and development partners, on Thursday, called on citizens to embrace locally produced rice as a national effort to strengthen food security, create jobs and revive the agricultural economy. Speaking in Abuja at event to mark the 2025 World Food Day, the National Chairman of the Competitive African Rice Forum for Sustainable […]

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2 w. ago FG, development partners launch Net Zero Nature Positive project to combat climate change

By: Martin Metieh Stakeholders from government institutions, international organisations, and civil society groups gathered in Abuja for the launch workshop of the Net Zero Nature Positive (NZNP) Project—a major initiative focused on restoring degraded ecosystems, promoting green growth, and fast-tracking Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), […]

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2 w. ago Qatar’s firm Future Union joins Metrospeed to replicate Lusail Smart City in Lagos

Metrospeed Property Development has taken another step towards actualising its smart city project as the Nigerian property developer partners with read more Qatar’s firm Future Union joins Metrospeed to replicate Lusail Smart City in Lagos

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2 w. ago Commission, Group To Restore Hope, Empower Vulnerable People

An Abuja-based nongovernmental organisation (NGO), Ubola Rural Community Foundation (URCF), has expressed its willingness to partner with the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in restoring the hope of vulnerable members of society with sustainable skills. The executive chairman of the URCF, Pharm. Musa Dauda, stated this during the distribution of Dignity Kits Project bags to […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, UAE To Sign Partnership Deal On Volleyball Development

In a bid to enhance the development of volleyball in Nigeria, the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) is set to sign a partnership agreement with its counterpart in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 31 October this year. This announcement was made by NVBF President Engineer Musa Nimrod during a visit from the President of the […]

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2 w. ago Interrogating UNDP’s Dialogue On Reforms, Innovative Financing For Nigeria’s Future

The economic crisis confronting Nigeria at the moment is huge and the risks it poses for the future of the most populous country in Africa, with a surging youth population is grim indeed. It was on this premise that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other  partners have urged the Nigerian authorities to embrace […]

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3 w. ago Partnerships with technology companies must be based on developing local skills, says MTN’s Ralph Mupita

Having participated in some of the sideline events at the recent UN general assembly, it is clear that Africa stands read more Partnerships with technology companies must be based on developing local skills, says MTN’s Ralph Mupita

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3 w. ago SEC, Law Firm On Driving Infrastructure Development Through Islamic Finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Metropolitan Law Firm and the planning committee for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) have signed a partnership to provide a transformative platform for developing innovative, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions to power Africa’s infrastructure and real sector growth. Both organisations said they will drive […]

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3 w. ago Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028

Tribune Online Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028 Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners, has officially Cross River govt targets 30% reduction in maternal deaths by 2028 Tribune Online

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