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The World Bank has called for a yearly investment of between $10 and $15 million in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to enable it to compete with its peers.
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The World Bank yesterday expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor statistical performance, noting that the country lags behind its aspirational peers such as Mexico, Colombia, South Africa and Brazil.
20 Mar
As part of measures to provide improved medical services to citizens in the state, the Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has commenced the revitalisation of 58 primary healthcare facilities in Nasarawa State. The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Usman Iskilu-Saleh, disclosed this while playing host…
17 Mar
Federal Government is looking at the fourth quarter of 2025 to begin the deployment of $2 billion 90,000km fibre optic cable in Nigeria.
10 Mar
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that the state withdrew from the World Bank loan arrangement because it was “not a good deal” for its people.
9 Mar
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration pulled out of an existing loan arrangement with the World Bank to save the state from “debt overhang”. Soludo said this while addressing members of the Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Media team who were on inspection of the ongoing Government House and Governors Lodge project in Awka…
6 Mar
The World Bank has adopted the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme, an ambitious education reform initiative of the former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, as a model for educational development in low-income countries
2 Mar
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has flagged off the distribution of 7,000 gadgets to beneficiaries of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) while directing that a mechanism should be formulated to access additional funding from the World Bank’s $500 million fund. Mohammed said this over the weekend at the distribution ceremony…
28 Feb
The Kogi Government has concluded plans to secure $500 million funding for a World Bank-assisted programme called HOPE-GOV initiative
20 Feb
Nigeria is facing numerous public healthcare challenges. With over 56 per cent of the population living below the poverty line, Nigerians are forced to bear the full burden of skyrocketing out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare costs leading to devastating financial hardship and a vicious cycle of poverty and poor health outcomes.
12 Feb
President Donald J. Trump is actively reshaping the global political landscape, navigating the tension between globalisation and fragmentation to establish a new order in the United States and, by extension, the world.
9 Feb
The Federal Government says it is discussing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to explore capital market and funding options in Nigeria for infrastructure development through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC on Sunday in Abuja, said this was the focus of a meeting…
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The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday called on the Muslim faithful to also remember to extend a hand of fellowship to those in need as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 2025. "May the blessings of Ramadan bring harmony to our nation and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people," Mrs Tinubu…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Saturday, described President Bola Tinubu as a transformative leader whose vision and courage will leave an indelible mark on history and said Tinubu's life is a testament to God's grace. In a birthday tribute to the President, Alake emphasised that the occasion couldn't have come…
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The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan…
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The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday, deployed 400 officers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), announced the deployment while addressing officers in Ibadan. Adesagba said the deployment of 400 personnel was aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow before, during,…
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President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, held investment opportunities talks on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said: "It's a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the…
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the new crescent moon. Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on…
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General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former Military Head of State, has praised President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as the “Asiwaju of the Universe.” In his heartfelt birthday message on Saturday, IBB eulogized Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has done. According to IBB: “There comes a time in the life of a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri 2025. The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2025 Ramadan. Makinde, who hailed the Muslim faithful for their endurance, faith, sacrifices, and trust in Allah throughout…
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Saturday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo State Government and the Federal Government following the brutal mob attack that led to the killing of innocent Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims were reportedly returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Kabir with their…
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General,…