54 h. ago Nigeria approves 37 new evacuation routes to bolster oil security, curb theft

The Nigerian government has approved 37 new evacuation routes across the country’s oil-producing regions. The development, announced during the 24th read more Nigeria approves 37 new evacuation routes to bolster oil security, curb theft

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3 d. ago Africa, Caribbean consider developing digital currency to enhance trade

Africa and the Caribbean are exploring the development of a digital currency to deepen trade ties between the two regions. read more Africa, Caribbean consider developing digital currency to enhance trade

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3 d. ago Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

Governments and the people of the Niger Delta should strengthen regional development agency, BRACED Commission, to drive development. read more Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

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4 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why WAES Will Unlock West Africa’s Investment Opportunities – Tuggar

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is upbeat that the maiden West African Economic Summit (WAES) that was held between June 20 and 21, 2025, in  Abuja will not only unlock the investment opportunities in West Africa but also promote integration and development in the region. The summit, which was an initiative of President […]

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7 d. ago Over N45.9bn spent to upgrade 8,800 primary health centres nationwide — Tinubu

Tribune Online Over N45.9bn spent to upgrade 8,800 primary health centres nationwide — Tinubu President Tinubu urged African leaders in the public and private sectors to work towards greater integration and streamlining of payment systems, trade facilitation, and partnerships for regional development. Over N45.9bn spent to upgrade 8,800 primary health centres nationwide — Tinubu Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Tinubu Confers GCON Honor On Outgoing Afreximbank Boss Oramah

President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest honors, Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) on the outgoing President of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah, for his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria and African region. President Tinubu conferred the honour on Oramah on Friday at the 32nd Afreximbank […]

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8 d. ago Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has confirmed nominees for appointments into key federal institutions, including the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the South West Development Commission (SWDC), the South South Development Commission (SSDC), and the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The confirmations followed the consideration and adoption of separate reports by relevant Senate committees […] The post Senate confirms nominees for NDIC, regional development commissions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments

Tribune Online Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Among the key confirmations was Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Tribune Online

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9 d. ago ‘Maritime Bank Focusing On National Carrier, Shipbuilding, Port Modernisation, Others’

The president of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Adeniran Aderogba, yesterday, disclosed that the bank’s strategic focus includes the development of a national shipping carrier, cabotage vessel financing, shipbuilding and repair facilities, port construction and modernisation, inland waterways transportation, and multimodal logistics integration. Aderogba who disclosed this when he met with top officials of […]

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1 week ago RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba

Unveils ambitious maritime sector development blueprint By Steve Agbota The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has said that the intervention of the bank will help to position Nigeria as a maritime hub in West and Central Africa. Aderogba stated this when he led the management […] The post RMDB’s intervention to position Nigeria as maritime hub in West, Central Africa — Aderogba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint

Tribune Online Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint The Management of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) recently met with top officials of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, along with key stakeholders from relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in Abuja. Regional Maritime Development Bank meets stakeholders, unveils blueprint Tribune Online

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1 week ago FITC ESG Conference To Advance Africa’s Transformative Solutions

The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has announced its inaugural edition of the FITC Sustainability ESG Conference, which is set to take place in Lagos. According to the organisers, the event represents a pivotal step in Nigeria and Africa’s broader journey toward embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks into institutional, national and regional development […]

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1 week ago NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

The much-expected agric revolution in the oil region may be on the corner as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) read more NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

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1 week ago We’ll Deliver Sustainable Development Across Lake Chad Region – Buni

In a renewed demonstration of leadership and regional solidarity, the executive governor of Yobe State and chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has led a high-level strategic mission to the headquarters of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in N’Djamena, Chad. A statement issued by the forum secretary, […]

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1 week ago We’ll harness hydrographic science for maritime development, economic growth— Gov Otu

Tribune Online We’ll harness hydrographic science for maritime development, economic growth— Gov Otu He emphasised the transformative potential of hydrography in regional development, especially for coastal states like Cross River.  We’ll harness hydrographic science for maritime development, economic growth— Gov Otu Tribune Online

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1 week ago WAES Reflects Nigeria’s Commitment To Inclusive Growth In West Africa – Bianca Ojukwu

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, has said the ongoing West African Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration for collective development. The minister stated this in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the summit in Abuja yesterday, stressing that it was initiated by President […]

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1 week ago West African Ministers Renew Calls For More Trade, investment

Ministers of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have renewed calls for increased priorities in the areas of trade, investment and industrial development to save the region from dependency on foreign interests. Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, led discussions on these critical sectors during the opening of the […]

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2 w. ago Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry

Tribune Online Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh has formally handed over the Skills Acquisition Centre in Agadagba-Obon, Ese-Odo LGA, Ondo State to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development for completion and use. Minister hands over skills acquisition centre to Youth Ministry Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has charged governors of the five states in the Southeast zone to work closely with each other towards regional cooperation and development. Umeh spoke in Awka on Thursday while chairing the Inaugural Alpha Times Roundtable, organised by Mr Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in Anambra […] The post Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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