12 h. ago Impact Investors Foundation Targets $8bn In Inclusive Capital

  Nigeria’s platform for unlocking impact capital, Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), on Thursday, unveiled Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025 -2035, thus, targeting mobilisation of $8 billion in inclusive capital. The GESI Roadmap presents a clear, actionable plan with targets such as mobilising $8 billion in cumulative gender-inclusive capital, the launch of 40 […]

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22 h. ago Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

…Says tech can boost Nigeria’s revenue by 50%, saying with tech, capital won’t be problem for startups The Federal Government read more Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

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46 h. ago Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap

By Chinenye Anuforo Nigeria’s drive towards a more inclusive economy received a major boost on Thursday as the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) unveiled its Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025–2035, with an ambitious target of mobilising $8 billion in inclusive capital over the next decade. The roadmap was officially launched at the third […] The post Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Nigeria’s AI strategy aims for $15bn GDP boost, 70% AI skills by 2030

Nigeria is positioning itself as a global leader in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution with a National AI Strategy, targeting read more Nigeria’s AI strategy aims for $15bn GDP boost, 70% AI skills by 2030

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4 d. ago Lizzy Anjorin Hits Back At Iyabo Ojo, Accuses Her Of Using Gossip Blogs To Target Her Family

Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has responded following threats of a lawsuit from her fellow actress, Iyabo Ojo, over alleged defamatory comments and death threats aimed at Ojo’s family. The dispute between the two actresses, which began in 2023 and appeared to have been settled in June 2024, has reignited with increased intensity. The latest development […] The post Lizzy Anjorin Hits Back At Iyabo Ojo, Accuses Her Of Using Gossip Blogs To Target Her Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Airports Authority Unveils Cashless Policy, Targets 75% Revenue Increase

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has targeted a 75 per cent increase in its revenue as it integrates its new cashless policy in more points across the airports. Speaking during the launch of ‘Operations Go Cashless’ at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA) on Monday, the managing director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, […]

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5 d. ago Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria False, Divisive – FG

The Federal Government said that portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of reality. The post Claims Of Religious Genocide In Nigeria False, Divisive – FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Why Federal Government Keeps Borrowing Despite Hitting Revenue Target – FIRS Boss

The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing plan, insisting that loans remain a legitimate part of Nigeria’s budgetary framework even when revenue targets were met. Speaking during the Meet the Press session organised by the Presidential Media Team in Abuja, Adedeji explained that President Bola […]

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2 w. ago ADC launches membership drive, targets 500,000 members in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State has launched a statewide transition and membership drive, setting an ambitious target of enrolling over 500,000 members in the coming months. The initiative was inaugurated on Friday night in Gombe with assurances of unity and renewed grassroots mobilization. The State Leader of the […] The post ADC launches membership drive, targets 500,000 members in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has said that over 8.1 million households have so far benefited from its National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), representing a 54 per cent coverage rate as of August 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who disclosed this at a press briefing […] The post FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria needs $100bn yearly to achieve 2050 growth target, says Bagudu

Nigeria must attract at least $100 billion in investments annually if it is to meet its ambition of becoming a read more Nigeria needs $100bn yearly to achieve 2050 growth target, says Bagudu

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2 w. ago Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State government says it has planted over five million trees since the launch of the Gombe Goes Green (3G) initiative in 2019, a figure officials believe could make the state Nigeria’s leading tree-planting hub by 2026. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the 3G Task Force and Mai Tula, […] The post Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Measles Rubella: Oyo targets over 3m children for vaccination

By Oluseye Ojo   The Oyo State Government has announced vaccination for over three million children in its Integrated Measles Rubella Campaign. Rubella, also known as German measles, typically causes mild illness in children and adults. It is said to be the leasing cause of death among young children worldwide. As gathered, it is under-documented […] The post Measles Rubella: Oyo targets over 3m children for vaccination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Amahoro Coalition, BOA target 200,000 jobs for Nigeria’s IDPs

The Amahoro Coalition, in partnership with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), has launched an initiative aimed at creating 200,000 jobs read more Amahoro Coalition, BOA target 200,000 jobs for Nigeria’s IDPs

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Target 17m Citizens Abroad For Rebranding Nigeria Project

The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) has partnered with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise an estimated 17 million of the country’s citizens abroad to project her positive image and drive national development. The collaboration was cemented during a visit by URNI’s delegation, led by its chairman, Board of Trustees, Brigadier General […]

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3 w. ago Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed fear that the global target for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria might be unrealistic if local forces, including funding, are not mobilized adequately. The government stated that 90 percent of global malaria cases are reported in Nigeria and a few other African countries. Hence, the […] The post Malaria: FG strengthens mobilization, laments poor vaccines uptake in kebbi, Bayelsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half

Lowest in 16 years By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria has recorded a setback in its oil revenue target for 2025, posting a loss of 2.04 million barrels of oil in the first half of the year (H1 2025). This is based on trends of crude oil losses year-to-date July 2025, released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […] The post Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half-year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s crude output falls below OPEC quota after 2 months

Nigeria’s crude oil production slipped below its OPEC quota in August after two consecutive months of meeting the target, raising read more Nigeria’s crude output falls below OPEC quota after 2 months

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3 w. ago Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system

Tribune Online Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system The framework would be developed through an inclusive, stakeholder-led process that unites regulators, banks, fintechs, payment service providers Nigeria targets cashless future as CBN launches payments system Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “FG Planing To Make Attempted Suicide No More A Crime In Nigeria From December 2025” – Health Minister

  The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting December 2025 for the reform. This announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. In commemoration of the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day, themed “Changing […] The post “FG Planing To Make Attempted Suicide No More A Crime In Nigeria From December 2025” – Health Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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