5 d. ago Bauchi Gov’t To Boost IGR With Tourism Revenue Collection Innovation

The Bauchi state government has launched a Tourism Revenue Collection Data Portal aimed at providing a digital solution for efficient revenue generation in the tourism sector and boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Dr. Mohammed Nasir Yusuf, during […]

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6 d. ago Group warns politicians not to shift attention from development

The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), has raised concerns that the preoccupation with electoral politics has diverted attention from critical read more Group warns politicians not to shift attention from development

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7 d. ago African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership

Tribune Online African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership “A critical challenge facing Africa’s mineral development agenda is the absence of a harmonised and transparent mineral resource reporting framework across the continent. African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership Tribune Online

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7 d. ago ‘Development Is Minister’s Job, Not Mine’, Senator Ireti Kingibe Speaks On FCT Projects

The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has responded to criticisms regarding the pace of infrastructural development in the nation’s capital, clarifying that her role as a lawmaker does not directly involve execution of projects. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday evening, the lawmaker explained that […]

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8 d. ago Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that intensive production, skill acquisition, knowledge-based initiatives and development of entrepreneurs are read more Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

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8 d. ago Nigerian Has 3rd Highest Air Ticket Taxes, Charges In Africa – Report

Passengers departing from Nigeria pay a whooping $180 each for international and regional departures, report has shown. These findings which were detailed in the 2024 Taxes and Charges Study Review by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), based on data collected across 54 African countries in September 2024, however, ranked Nigeria as the 3rd country with […]

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2 w. ago SDGs: $31.5bn Annual Development Funding Gap Threatens 2030 Timeline

Nigeria’s ambition to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is threatened by the staggering $31.5 billion annual development financing gap, according to the latest African Development Bank (AfDB) 2025 Country Focus Report (CFR). The report, titled “Making Nigeria’s Capital Work Better for Its Development,” warns that unless this shortfall is addressed, critical investments […]

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2 w. ago We’re removing impediments to sugar production, NSDC boss assures minister, operators

Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary/CEO, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has briefed critical stakeholders on the progress made by the council read more We’re removing impediments to sugar production, NSDC boss assures minister, operators

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2 w. ago Experts Task Gov’t On Use Of Social Cohesion Data For Development

Experts have urged the government at all levels to use social cohesion data to enhance national policies and programmes, address critical development challenges across the country, and promote national progress. They called at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Africa Polling Institute (API), an independent, non-profit opinion research think tank in Abuja. The workshop was […]

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2 w. ago AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities

Tribune Online AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities THE French Government, through its agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has approved the sum of $40 million for the implementation of the Blueprint- ICT Development (ICT-Dev, Project) in the Nigerian Universities. Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdulahi Yusufu Ribadu, who made this known in Abuja, described the AFD as a critical development […] AFD to inject $40 million into ICT devt project in Nigerian universities Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Experts advocate use of social cohesion data to enhance national policies, programmes

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Experts have urged the federal government to leverage social cohesion data to strengthen national policies and programmes, addressing critical development challenges and fostering national unity. The call was made on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at a Capacity Building Workshop organised by the Africa Polling Institute (API), an independent, non-profit opinion research […] The post Experts advocate use of social cohesion data to enhance national policies, programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos intensifies drive towards zero preventable maternal, child deaths

By Doris Obinna Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) is a public health approach that focuses on improving the health and well-being of women during pregnancy and childbirth, and ensuring the survival and healthy development of newborns, children, and adolescents. It is a critical area of global health that spans the life course and […] The post Lagos intensifies drive towards zero preventable maternal, child deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyo APC Unfair To Other Aspirants For Visiting Adelabu Alone — Group

Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), a socio-political group committed to the enthronement of a development-minded governor of Oyo State, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) executives in Oyo State for visiting the minister of power, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, describing it as unfair to members of the party, who have had to endure the non-patronage by […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai Road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted the critical importance of rural infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth and social upliftment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), praising the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to equitable provision of amenities in both urban and rural areas of Abuja.     […] The post Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai Road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure, agriculture

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted the critical importance of rural infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth and social upliftment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), praising Minister, Nyesom Wike for his commitment to equitable provision of amenities in both urban and rural areas of Abuja. At the official commissioning […] The post Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure, agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Telcos Recover N171bn From Banks As USSD Billing Model Changes

Thirteen Nigerian banks have cleared N171 billion out of the N180 billion they collectively owned telecommunications companies for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services, representing 95 per cent of the total debt. With the resolution of the long-standing dispute, telecom operators have now fully commenced the implementation of End-User Billing (EUB), which shifts USSD service […]

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3 w. ago Nollywood has more original stories than Hollywood —Omoni Oboli defends Nigerian Film Industry

Tribune Online Nollywood has more original stories than Hollywood —Omoni Oboli defends Nigerian Film Industry Nollywood filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli has declared that Nigeria’s film industry is capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood, especially in the realm of original storytelling. Speaking in an interview with Instablog9ja on Saturday, Oboli responded to criticisms often levelled against Nollywood films, particularly regarding predictability and plot development. She argued that while some stories […] Nollywood has more original stories than Hollywood —Omoni Oboli defends Nigerian Film Industry Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Regular, proper data collection critical to development — FUTA don

Tribune Online Regular, proper data collection critical to development — FUTA don A Professor of Statistics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Barnabas Adebola, has urged governments at all levels to encourage carry out regular and proper data gathering for proper planning and for the benefit of the society. He also recommended training of more statisticians in the country to ensure data integrity and sanctity. […] Regular, proper data collection critical to development — FUTA don Tribune Online

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4 w. ago “APC Endorsements Of Tinubu For Reelection In 2027 Is Political Caricature” – Ex

Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He was quoted stating that the president lacks understanding of Nigeria’s situation, he attributed the current hardship in the country to Tinubu’s policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the floatation of the Naira without adequate measures to address […] The post “APC Endorsements Of Tinubu For Reelection In 2027 Is Political Caricature” – Ex-Minister Dalung appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation

By John Ogunsemore Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has been interrogated by police in Lagos after turning himself in at the state police command headquarters, Ikeja. Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Tuesday. Adefarasin faced intense criticism on social media penultimate week after a face-off […] The post Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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