3 h. ago Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

… warns against lagging service delivery, weak transparency eroding trust Despite isolated progress in fiscal discipline and digital transformation, poor read more Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

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10 h. ago NITDA DG champions ‘infinite game’ of digital reform to accelerate Nigeria’s growth

Kashifu Inuwa, the director‑general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), urged Nigerians and stakeholders on Thursday to view read more NITDA DG champions ‘infinite game’ of digital reform to accelerate Nigeria’s growth

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8 d. ago Head Of Service Urges States To Partner CIPM To Professionalise HR In Public Sector

In a stirring call to action, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged Heads of Service of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deepen their partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in order to accelerate the professionalisation of […]

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8 d. ago Stakeholders Gear Up For Inaugural Gas Safety Conference To Secure Growing Sector

As Nigeria accelerates its transition to a gas-powered economy, a critical new event—the Gas Safety Conference—is set to take place next week, bringing together key stakeholders from across the nation’s gas value chain. Organised by Fleissen Events, a leading event design company and sponsored by the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), this conference […]

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9 d. ago Lokpobiri, stakeholders plead for more investment in Nigeria’s oil industry

Nigeria achieved 100% oil pipeline availability – NNPC From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and stakeholders in the oil industry on Tuesday pleaded for more investments in Nigeria’s oil industry to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s economy. They spoke at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Oil […] The post Lokpobiri, stakeholders plead for more investment in Nigeria’s oil industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia

By Doris Obinna Save the Children has announced a fresh call for innovation partners as part of its Immunisation Accelerator, aimed at increasing vaccination rates among children in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The initiative, backed by a $1 million grant from global healthcare company GSK, is focused on supporting bold, locally driven solutions to address persistent […] The post Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs

To accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless of size, have been subjected to Federal Executive Council […] The post Tinubu backs ICRC to enforce PPP project thresholds for MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Firm launches initiative to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition

Atlas Core Energy and Logistics, one of Nigeria’s emerging leaders in clean energy infrastructure, has launched its Fleet Conversion and read more Firm launches initiative to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition

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1 week ago PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a landmark move to accelerate Nigeria’s infrastructure revolution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process by approving PPP thresholds for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Until now, all PPP projects, regardless […] The post PPP: Tinubu empowers ICRC to implement approval thresholds for MDA projects – DG ICRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

As Nigeria prepares to launch a new N300- billion green bond to support its climate goals and accelerate sustainable development, read more Why Nigeria must prioritise transparency, inclusive implementation in N300bn green bond rollout

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2 w. ago Nigerian, Kenyan, Rwandan Startups Dominate Google’s Africa AI Accelerator Class 9

Google has unveiled the 15 startups selected for the ninth cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program, with a strong showing from Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda. These three countries account for the majority of the cohort, showcasing the vibrancy and innovative potential of East and West Africa in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. […]

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2 w. ago Gender inclusivity: NDDC, women group, others call for urgent reforms

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu Participants at the recent International Women’s Day celebration organised by Womanhood Outreach International and sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have called for a new deal for Nigerian women.  The event held  in Ughelli, Delta State is themed, “Accelerating Action: Investing in Women, Advancing Rights, Leadership & Equality” Director of […] The post Gender inclusivity: NDDC, women group, others call for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago MyTax Nigeria Launches Digital Tool To Simplify Tax Compliance, Improve Public Literacy

MyTax Nigeria Launches Digital Tool to Simplify Tax Compliance and Improve Public Literacy As conversations around tax reform and digital transformation continue to grow in Nigeria, a new web-based platform has been introduced to simplify the often confusing terrain of tax management for millions of Nigerians. Known as MyTax Nigeria, the platform offers a range […]

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2 w. ago NGX, IFC Strengthen Nigeria’s Sustainable Finance Drive With Labelled Bond Workshop

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have co-hosted a technical capacity-building workshop to advance labelled bond issuance in Nigeria, supporting the real sector and accelerating the country’s sustainable finance objectives. The workshop, themed ‘Unlocking Sustainable Capital for the Real Sector: A Deep Dive into the Labelled Bonds Issuance Process’, brought together […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide

The Federal Government has unveiled a major initiative to establish ‘smart police stations’ across Nigeria, marking a significant step in security reform and digital transformation. This move comes through a partnership between Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), formalized at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on Friday in […] The post Tinubu Government Signs Deal To Digitize Police Stations Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Over 60% of TVET graduates now employed or running businesses — FG

Tribune Online Over 60% of TVET graduates now employed or running businesses — FG According to him, the NPRGS is a key government initiative designed to accelerate national development by lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within a decade. Over 60% of TVET graduates now employed or running businesses — FG Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Itel Solar Energy commissions first training Centre at University of Ibadan

Tribune Online Itel Solar Energy commissions first training Centre at University of Ibadan IN a bold move to empower Nigerian youths and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, Itel Solar Energy has officially commissioned its first Solar Energy Training Centre in partnership with the University of Ibadan (UI). The commissioning ceremony, which took place recently, marked a significant milestone in the company’s education-focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) and […] Itel Solar Energy commissions first training Centre at University of Ibadan Tribune Online

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