26 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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4 d. ago Kano Renews Partnership With UNESCO, Korea For Youth Skills Development

The Kano State Government has renewed its commitment to collaborate with UNESCO and South Korea to enhance technical and vocational education through the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR III) project. State Education Commissioner Dr. Ali Makoda, represented by the permanent secretary Alhaji Bashir Baffa, made this commitment during a meeting with the project’s technical […]

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5 d. ago Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the government to prioritise investment in water transportation safety infrastructure, monitoring, and public awareness to prevent future cases of boat mishaps. Atiku made the call in a statement on Thursday after a boat accident in Gausawa community, Malale Ward of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger […] The post Niger boat mishap: Govt must prioritise water safety infrastructure – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NEC Rolls Out 2026–2030 Plan To Boost Nigeria’s Economy To $1trm

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030). The plan is aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualizing the $1 trillion economy target under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The announcement was made during the 151st meeting of the council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […] The post NEC Rolls Out 2026–2030 Plan To Boost Nigeria’s Economy To $1trm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Excess crude account shrinks to $535,823 as NEC orders accelerated reforms

Tribune Online Excess crude account shrinks to $535,823 as NEC orders accelerated reforms The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026-2030), aimed at fast-tracking Nigeria's economic Excess crude account shrinks to $535,823 as NEC orders accelerated reforms Tribune Online

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1 week ago Flour Mills commits to feeding the nation, creates over 400,000 jobs

…prioritises local content development, food security Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has renewed its commitment to “feeding the nation every read more Flour Mills commits to feeding the nation, creates over 400,000 jobs

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Brazil sign agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation, others

Tribune Online Nigeria, Brazil sign agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation, others This pact encompasses biotechnology, bioeconomy, ocean science, space research, renewable energy, digital transformation, and raw materials development. Nigeria, Brazil sign agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation, others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago External Reserves Surge Driven By Policy Reforms, Refinery Exports, Investor Confidence –Economist

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have witnessed a welcome increase, a development attributed to a combination of strategic economic policies and renewed investor confidence, according to Dr. Chukwunenye Kocha, a financial economist at Rivers State University and member of the Board of Economists on the National Economy. Recall that LEADERSHIP reports that external reserves have surged to […]

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3 w. ago Peter Ameh Warns Against Prison Voting, Urges Prioritisation Of Diaspora Voting, Electoral Reforms In Nigeria

Former National Chairman Of The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, Has Warned Against Proposals To Allow Inmates To Participate In Nigeria’s Elections, Cautioning That It Could Create “A New Criminal Hub For Electoral Malpractices.” Speaking On The Weekend Show Over The Weekend, Ameh Noted That The Current Conditions In Nigeria’s Correctional Centres Make Inmates […] The post Peter Ameh Warns Against Prison Voting, Urges Prioritisation Of Diaspora Voting, Electoral Reforms In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why Nigeria should prioritise development of renewable energy, by Arowolo

Gift Arowolo is a manufacturing and renewable energy engineer who focuses on delivering clean, reliable power to areas that historically read more Why Nigeria should prioritise development of renewable energy, by Arowolo

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3 w. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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3 w. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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3 w. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Key Industry Experts To Discuss Opportunities At Gas Investment Forum

Key industry stakeholders and analysts are warming up to discuss pathways towards expanding investment in Nigeria’s highly untapped gas sector. Ms. Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bol Tinubu on Energy; Ed Ubong, Coordinating Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat; NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC); Akachukwu Nwokedi, President […]

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4 w. ago Akwa Ibom refutes AI phone claims, warns against misinformation

The Akwa Ibom state government has dismissed renewed claims circulating online about the existence of a locally developed AI phone read more Akwa Ibom refutes AI phone claims, warns against misinformation

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4 w. ago US solar capacity growth slows despite Trump’s policy changes

Tribune Online US solar capacity growth slows despite Trump’s policy changes U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap subsidies and tax breaks for renewable energy developers slowed, but not stopped, US solar capacity growth slows despite Trump’s policy changes Tribune Online

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