27 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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35 h. ago FG Begins Vehicle Recycling Enforcement October, Eyes N60bn Annually

The federal government will begin full enforcement of Nigeria’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Waste Recycling Regulation in October 2025, as it accelerates plans to establish a national system for dismantling and recycling obsolete automobiles—an initiative expected to generate over N60 billion annually and create more than 40,000 jobs. Director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development […]

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37 h. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Lopsided Recruitment Practices

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearing to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), interrogated […]

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42 h. ago FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products (CPPs) to 50,000 smallholder farmers in the […] The post FG deploys digital tool to track N19.5bn agric project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Senate Probes SMEDAN, NUC Over Alleged Lopsided Recruitments

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has intensified its ongoing Investigative Hearings on the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over alleged lopsided recruitment and promotion practices by the agencies. During an investigative hearing on Wednesday, the Committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh […]

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55 h. ago FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has launched a digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to oversee the rollout of its N19.5bn AgGrow Farm Support Programme. The government said the initiative, which was unveiled yesterday in Abuja, will provide 50% subsidies on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection […] The post FG unveils software to monitor, evaluate N19.5bn agro project in 15 states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago NBRDA, KIRCT partner to drive biotechnology innovation for national development

Tribune Online NBRDA, KIRCT partner to drive biotechnology innovation for national development He disclosed this recently during a meeting with the Director General of KIRCT, Prof. Hamisu Salihu, at the NBRDA Headquarters in Abuja. NBRDA, KIRCT partner to drive biotechnology innovation for national development Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Under my watch, Customs provides equal opportunities to everybody —Adeniyi

Tribune Online Under my watch, Customs provides equal opportunities to everybody —Adeniyi In this interaction with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, at the launch of ECOWAS SIGMAT connectivity and the commissioning of some welfare facilities at the Seme Custom Command recently, he shares insights into his philosophy of leadership and unwavering commitment to trade facilitation and national development. TOLA ADENUBI brings the excerpts. You recently launched […] Under my watch, Customs provides equal opportunities to everybody —Adeniyi Tribune Online

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3 d. ago ADC Will Lead Democratic Revolution, Serve Nigeria In 2027 – Aregbesola

Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has pledged to transform the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into a people-centered political party committed to democratic values, accountability, and national development. Speaking on Monday during his acceptance speech as the interim National Secretary of the party, Aregbesola said the ADC must not mirror the […] The post ADC Will Lead Democratic Revolution, Serve Nigeria In 2027 – Aregbesola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Keystone Bank Empowers Entrepreneurs With SME Business Clinic Nationwide

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic across 10 major Nigerian cities. A statement by the bank said the initiative was in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability.” […]

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3 d. ago Keystone Bank empowers Nigerian entrepreneurs with SME Business Clinic

Keystone Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to entrepreneurial development as the lender recently held a nationwide SME Business Clinic read more Keystone Bank empowers Nigerian entrepreneurs with SME Business Clinic

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Strengthens Counterterrorism Framework With Revised National Strategy

The federal government of Nigeria has strengthened its counterterrorism framework with the Revised National Strategy. The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in a significant step towards enhancing national and regional security, convened a high-level workshop on Tuesday to review and validate the revised national counterterrorism strategy (NACTEST). The NACTEST was first developed in 2015 and […]

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3 d. ago NASENI Partners Abuja Technology Village For Enhanced Capacities

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled its strategic partnership with the Abuja Technology Village (ATV) to develop 300 hectares of land dedicated to factories, technology companies, and innovation-driven manufacturing plants to boost the national economy. Indications to this development emerged when the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI Khalil Suleiman Halilu […]

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3 d. ago Ministry Engages Stakeholders, Citizens For Grassroots Development

The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has convened its second Quarter Stakeholder and Citizen Engagement Forum to deepen inclusive governance and accelerate national development through collaboration. The engagement forum, which took place at the Minister’s Conference Room in Abuja and was themed “Strengthening Partnerships for National Development through Special Duties and Intergovernmental […]

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5 d. ago Poor Backward Integration Programme Performance To Cost Sugar Firms Import Quotas

Sugar refining companies in Nigeria risk losing their raw sugar import quotas unless they urgently scale up their local production efforts under the Backward Integration Programme (BIP), the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has warned. Speaking at a tripartite meeting involving the NSDC, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and major BIP operators, […]

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5 d. ago Education key to Nigeria’s unlimited development, national unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has challenged the government at all levels as well individuals to champion the cause of quality and affordable education, stressing that only education can guarantee the speedy development of Nigeria.  He added that education remains the only reliable channel through which the people can be […] The post Education key to Nigeria’s unlimited development, national unity- Atiku  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Jobs: How Jobberman, Mastercard Fostered Int’l Efforts For Nigerian PWDs

Jobberman Nigeria and the Mastercard Foundation have ramped up calls on the Private sector in Nigeria to increase job quotas for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the sector aimed at bringing out the best in them thereby contributing to national development. Indications to this development emerged during a recent roundtable on Technology and Employment Inclusion […]

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6 d. ago FG Moves To Curb Brain Drain With Digital Career Pathway For Civil Servants

The federal government has unveiled a Digital Competence Framework and Career Progression Model tailored for civil servants in ICT-related roles, in a bid to tackle the growing brain drain crisis and boost public sector performance, The initiative, introduced by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is designed to enhance digital capacity across Ministries, Departments, […]

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7 d. ago “Don’t Choose Leaders By Tribe Or Faith, Consider Competence” – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian youths to prioritize competence when choosing leaders, warning that tribal and religious sentiments continue to hinder the nation’s development. Speaking on Saturday during an interview on Talking Books African, hosted by the Rainbow Book Club, Jonathan expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s divisions, he was quoted saying. “Nigeria today […] The post “Don’t Choose Leaders By Tribe Or Faith, Consider Competence” – Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NGE Convention: Mbah Canvasses Greater Govt, Media Trust To Drive Democracy

Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has canvassed greater trust and cooperation between government at all levels and the media to drive democracy and development. He described both as co-authors of the nation’s future. He made the call during the opening of the 2025 biennial convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Enugu yesterday. […]

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