30 h. ago Mining finance reforms seen as catalyst for Nigeria’s diversification drive

Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, executive secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has said Nigeria’s ability to unlock its estimated $700 billion read more Mining finance reforms seen as catalyst for Nigeria’s diversification drive

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64 h. ago Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG

…NECA, ILO launch report Stakeholders in Nigeria’s private sector have called for urgent action to unlock the country’s Environmental, Social read more Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG-driven potential

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3 d. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Commit To Sustaining Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Potential Optimisation Efforts

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has assured that more steps will be taken to intensify efforts around value retention, support ongoing industry divestments, and champion initiatives that will unlock Nigeria’s full hydrocarbon potential. The Group is also committed to deepening support for ongoing divestments and helping to ensure that Nigeria realises its full hydrocarbon […]

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7 d. ago Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

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1 week ago Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature

Nigeria has launched a national Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to unlock private-sector financing for nature conservation and close the funding read more Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature-loss challenge

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1 week ago Direct flights could unlock billions in Nigeria, Canada trade – Stakeholders

Business leaders say direct flights could unlock billions in Nigeria-Canada trade, boosting investment, cargo movement, and economic cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/direct-flights-could-unlock-billions-in-nigeria-canada-trade-stakeholders/

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1 week ago Stakeholders Task Govt, Private Sector On Sustainable Credit Reform

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial credit sector are advocating a robust regulatory framework, an ethical lending culture and strengthened collaboration among industry players to build a resilient and inclusive credit economy for the country. The call was made at the Credit Managers Conference and Industry Awards organised by the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) in […]

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1 week ago Stakeholders advocate local manufacturing of HIV medications

Stakeholders advocate for local HIV manufacturing in Nigeria to reduce donor dependence and ensure sustainable HIV programmes ahead of World AIDS Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-advocate-local-manufacturing-of-hiv-medications/

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1 week ago Capital market begins faster settlement era as Nigeria goes T+2

The new settlement framework will unlock long-term efficiencies and reinforce the Nigerian market’s resolve...

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1 week ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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1 week ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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2 w. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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2 w. ago AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the sustainable exchange championing the read more AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

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2 w. ago ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

Nigeria’s push to attract private capital into its solid minerals sector is set to face critical scrutiny as the Ore read more ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

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2 w. ago 2027: APC stakeholders in Kwara South advocate united Igbomina bloc

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder in Kwara South, Mr. Olatunde Michaels Oyeyiola of Okerimi Oro in Irepodun Local Government, has urged for a united Igbomina to lead the senatorial representation of the district in 2027. Oyeyiola said the aspiration is achievable given the level of engagement and unity among Igbomina stakeholders. Speaking with […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders advocate collaboration, policy consistency to boost electric vehicles adoption

Stakeholders from the public and private sectors in the e-mobility industry have emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and private sector players, as well as consistent policies to promote widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria. This was part of the submissions made at the inaugural Electric Vehicle Nigeria exhibition and conference, held from […]

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3 w. ago Food security: Stakeholders advocate improved agriculture mechanization

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have said that Nigeria cannot increase its farming productivity until it starts engaging in large scale mechanisation as compared to other countries. Speaking during at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, the stakeholders emphasised […]

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3 w. ago 22nd Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates Two Decades Of Consistency, Calls For Government Collaboration By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja

The 22nd Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) reaffirmed the resilience and creative ingenuity of Nigeria’s film industry. Stakeholders, filmmakers, and cultural advocates converged in Abuja to mark over two decades of continuous contribution to the nation’s creative economy. Former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Film and Video Censors Board, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s manufacturers unlock new productivity as AI adoption rises

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping Nigeria’s manufacturing floor as top firms adopt digital tools to boost productivity. According to read more Nigeria’s manufacturers unlock new productivity as AI adoption rises

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4 w. ago Nigeria eyes $20bn in investments from 70 priority gas projects

Nigeria is positioning itself to unlock as much as $20 billion in new investments from 70 priority gas projects over read more Nigeria eyes $20bn in investments from 70 priority gas projects

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