5 h. ago UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches

Tribune Online UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has vowed to sustain its support for the Nigerian government and communities in the North East region, despite facing significant funding hitches following the recent cessation of USAID funding. UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches Tribune Online

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14 h. ago “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cease lending to governments that fail to account to their citizens. According to the NLC, such loans only serve to exacerbate the crisis of governance and plunge nations deeper into debt and underdevelopment. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, […] The post “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC To IMF, World Bank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers

By Bimbola Oyesola, oritokeoyee@gmail.com The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated that employers in the informal sector must ensure that their workers are protected by keying into Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS). According to the NSITF’s regional manager, Mainland Region, Lagos, Agboma Obiaku Okoroafor, the vision of the organization was that, “every worker, whether […] The post NSITF tasks employers in informal economy on ESC scheme for workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Inadequate funding threat to quality higher education – TETFUND boss

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, said on Saturday that the problem of inadequate funding of tertiary education remained a threat to the attainment of good quality higher education in Nigeria. Echono, who said that inadequate funding was crippling the tertiary institutions in the area of infrastructures, said, “Except for the intervention Read More

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60 h. ago Emefiele disowns forfeited assets, says property belong to relative

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has denied the ownership of some funds and property forfeited to the Federal Government on the order of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and Read More

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3 d. ago Elumelu Urges Higher Oil Production For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stated that Nigeria needed increased oil production to fund the country’s economic diversification and development. Elumelu stated this on Thursday at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse in Abuja, highlighting the crucial role of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The discourse, […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria needs oil money for economic diversification, development – Elumelu

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need for increased oil production to fund Nigeria’s economic diversification and development. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, he emphasised the importance of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The meeting, convened by Heirs Read More

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3 d. ago North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Over N1.507 billion ($1 million) has been provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support emergency food response for flood-affected communities in the North East. Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Nigeria, Mr David Stevenson, disclosed this in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital yesterday during the flag-off […] The post North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘MREIF’s N1trn’ll help tackle housing deficit via subsidised long

By Maduka Nweke   The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) has earmarked a N1 trillion government-backed initiative designed to provide long-term, low-cost mortgage financing for homebuyers and developers in Nigeria. The fund aims to address Nigeria’s housing deficit and create a more accessible and sustainable homeownership system. Nigeria faces a […] The post ‘MREIF’s N1trn’ll help tackle housing deficit via subsidised long-term loans’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bauchi Assembly probes alleged misappropriation of malnutrition funds

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State House of Assembly has commenced an immediate investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for malnourished children amidst an overwhelming surge in malnutrition cases in the state. The lawmakers are aghast at the alleged misappropriation, against the backdrop of a report that no fewer […] The post Bauchi Assembly probes alleged misappropriation of malnutrition funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago USAID B’Haram controversy: Nigeria may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefs

Nigeria’s access to a $602.95m grant for 2025 from the United States Agency for International Development is now uncertain, following a 90-day suspension of all agency programmes by President Donald Trump. The fund freeze stems from an executive order signed by President Trump after his return to office in January 2025, directing a comprehensive review Read More

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4 d. ago U.S. Ambassador Dismisses Claims Of USAID Funding Boko Haram

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has categorically denied allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any other terrorist group in Nigeria. Mills made this statement on Wednesday after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja, emphasizing that the US government has found no […] The post U.S. Ambassador Dismisses Claims Of USAID Funding Boko Haram appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago No evidence USAID funds Boko Haram, says US envoy to Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has asserted that there is no evidence linking the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the funding of Boko Haram or any terrorist organisations. He stated this after a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Abuja on Wednesday night, emphasising […] The post No evidence USAID funds Boko Haram, says US envoy to Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding

The Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), stating that the agency’s offices in Nigeria will be shut down if allegations of funding Boko Haram terrorists are proven true. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session on Wednesday, emphasised the need for a thorough investigation […] The post Senate Threatens To Expel USAID Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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5 d. ago US Embassy Denies Funding Boko Haram, Vows To Counter Terrorism

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has denied allegations that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Boko Haram, a terrorist organization responsible for thousands of deaths and displacement of millions in Nigeria. In a statement via X on Tuesday, the embassy said, “The United States condemns the violence and blatant disregard for human […] The post US Embassy Denies Funding Boko Haram, Vows To Counter Terrorism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago US to probe past foreign aid to Nigeria, others amid terrorism funding concerns

The United States government has announced plans to investigate how past foreign aid to Nigeria and other countries was spent. read more US to probe past foreign aid to Nigeria, others amid terrorism funding concerns

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5 d. ago FERMA delivering on mandate despite funding challenges – Minister

Despite financial constraints, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) is committed to delivering on its mandate, Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, assured Nigerians. Goronyo gave this assurance while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of the rehabilitated sections of the Lafia-Shendam-Jos federal road in Nasarawa State. He urged road users to protect the […] The post FERMA delivering on mandate despite funding challenges – Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago USAID: US probes aid funds to Nigeria, condemns Boko Haram atrocities

The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced that the U.S. government is set to investigate how past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries has been utilised. On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests. This move Read More

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6 d. ago Nigeria needs alternative funding to maintain 35,000km of roads — Minister

The Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, has said that over 35,000 kilometres of the Federal Government’s road network currently require alternative funding arrangements, as budgetary allocations alone have proven inadequate over the years. This is despite an approved allocation of ₦926.2 billion for road projects and ₦64.88 billion for road maintenance in the Read More

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