69 h. ago AfDB approves $650m annual commitment to boost economic growth

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Nigeria covering the period 2025–2030. The CSP includes an annual commitment of approximately $650m to accelerate economic transformation, resilience, and inclusive prosperity. Over the initial four years, the AfDB will disburse $2.95bn, with an additional […] The post AfDB approves $650m annual commitment to boost economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On Workers’ Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, praised the nation’s workforce as the “driving force behind our nation’s progress”. In a heartfelt message, she commended workers’ resilience across formal and informal sectors, recognising their vital role in the country’s development. “Across all sectors, whether public or private, formal or […] The post First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government through the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has issued a strong warning to traditional youth chiefs across the country, urging them to shun greed and avoid misappropriating community development funds. Speaking throught Chief Obinna Nwaka, at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of […] The post FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago How NASENI’s EMDI Collaboration Is Powering Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s industrial growth is contingent upon the development of local engineering materials and products. The country’s reliance on foreign technology has hindered its economic progress, emphasizing the need for indigenous innovation. For decades, the country was relying on imports from the West and other nations. Determined to address this shortcoming, the National Agency for Science […]

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9 d. ago HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary

…Says country at the precipice By Henry Uche The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has in its latest special report identified cracks and loopholes in the Nigerian Judiciary. The cracks has in recent time manifested in lack of independence, corruption, delays in dispensing justice, bias and discrimination, as well as erosion of […] The post HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG Considers Airports Concessions, Says Many Operating On Losses

The minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said that many of the airports in the country are operating at a loss. Speaking against the backdrop of a report that the Ministry granted lengthy concession period for Enugu International Airport, the spokesman of the minister, Tunde Moshood, said many of the airports in Nigeria […]

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1 week ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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2 w. ago Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Communion, Timothy Yahaya, has said that for Nigeria to attain enviable and corruption-free political leadership, its leaders and followers must be ready to make supreme sacrifices for its development and progress. He noted that the country’s leaders are selfish and greedy people who cannot die for it. […] The post Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago British High Commission Donates Kits To Nigeria Rugby Football Federation

In a bid to promote the game of rugby in Nigeria, the British High Commission, in collaboration with SOS Kits, has generously donated rugby kits and balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). This initiative aims to further develop the sport within the country. The presentation took place at the Media Centre of the […]

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2 w. ago “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a new generation of leadership in Nigeria. Hazmat said that the country is in need of leaders who can prioritises national development and integrity during  his or her time in public office. The Deputy Governor led this out on Thursday, at the second edition of the […] The post “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Echoes From Nasarawa Retreat For Political Appointees, Public Officers

Penultimate Monday, the Nasarawa State Government organised a retreat with the intent of equipping political appointees with the technical knowledge to be able discharge their responsibilities effectively. The retreat which was in collaboration with the country’s elite management development institution, the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), attracted top notch facilitators including the body’s Director […]

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2 w. ago Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has issued a stern warning to developers handling Renewed Hope Housing Projects across the country, urging them to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to quality standards. Speaking during a status review meeting with developers on ongoing housing projects in several […] The post Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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3 w. ago Viable Family Catalyst For Peaceful Co existence, Sustainable Development–Group

A non governmental organization, NGO, under the platform of Umuadaigbo association has stressed that viable family bounds serves as catalyst for peaceful relationship and sustainable development in the country. This is even as they called on couples to work assiduously on their relationship so as to build strong and sustainable nation. According to them, a […]

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3 w. ago Balancing Revenue Generation Amid National Security Challenges

In the last few years, Nigeria’s economy has diversified its revenue streams. The country has stopped its over-reliance on oil to other streams such as export and revenue from cargo imported into the country. The revenue generated from these multiple streams is spent on developmental projects such as bridges, railways, superhighways, airports, and seaports, among […]

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3 w. ago No country has developed under democracy — Burkina Faso President

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said, Read More

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