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4 Jan
The Federal Government has been urged to implement reforms that would enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports, as this is critical to improving the industry’s global ranking.
3 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a World Bank-funded State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) project in Nasarawa State. According to a statement by the Spokesman/Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, the project includes a one-stop investment centre…
24 Dec
After reviewing the progress made by Nigeria in issuing the National Identification Number (NIN), the World Bank has set a new target of 180 million from the initial 148 million under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project. The World Bank, acknowledging Nigeria's progress, emphasized that efforts must be intensified to ensure the project's success.…
23 Dec
The Federal Government will provide $1 billion, half of the $2 billion required to deliver the country’s 90,000-kilometre fibre project.
20 Dec
The Federal Government has met with the World Bank in its bid to advance the solid minerals sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake disclosed the FG's plan to improve the sector in a post on his official X account on Thursday after a meeting with the officials of the…
15 Dec
The Federal Government has secured a $500 million facility from the World Bank for the scale-up of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) across states of the federation. The federal and participating state governments are expected to pay a counterpart fund of $100 million to further increase the reach of the project. The…
12 Dec
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a scathing critique of the economic policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing them of plunging Nigerians deeper into hunger, poverty, and unemployment, while turning Nigeria into the global poverty capital. In a statement signed by his Executive Assistant on New Media, Felix Ofou, Oborevwori highlighted the…
12 Dec
The Federal Government said it is negotiating a $500 million loan facility from the World Bank to implement the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project.
11 Dec
The Federal Government says it is negotiating a $500 million loan facility from the World Bank for the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project in the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu disclosed this during a courtesy visit to him by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission…
11 Dec
The Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), a World Bank-funded project, is to construct 534 kilometres of rural roads across Benue to facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce. The State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Stephen Numbeve, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi. Numbeve said…
3 Dec
Developing countries spent a record $1.4 trillion to service their foreign debts, as their interest climbed to a 20-year high in 2023, the World Bank’s latest International Debt report has shown.
25 Nov
Understandably, the economic reforms of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu have attracted mixed reactions from sections of the populace. While some feel that the government is getting it wrong, others believe that time will eventually vindicate
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The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says the NYSC scheme should henceforth seek ways to prepare graduates for innovative solution to meet market demand and not only to serve their fatherland. Olawande gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2025 National Youth Service Corps Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop with the theme:…
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The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) has announced that the disbursement of refunds for services not rendered to pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise is currently ongoing. Malam Muhammad Lawal, the FCT-MPWB Public Relations Officer, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday,…
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Statistics shows that over 59.4% of Nigerians have acne. This skin condition is often linked to hormones, stress, and skincare routines, but diet plays a crucial role in maintaining clear skin. Certain foods can increase oil production, inflammation, and breakouts. Understanding the connection between food and acne can help in making better dietary choices for…
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The prices of food crops have dropped significantly in most parts of the North-East, a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), has shown. NAN reports that it is the first time the cost of food has gone down in the geo-political zone since the withdrawal of fuel subsidy in 2023. Market surveys conducted…
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The former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam…
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The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire incident at the North-West University. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. “The fire started around 1.00p.m., and we quickly sent our rescue team to the scene. “The fire…
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Nature has blessed Nigeria with an abundance of medicinal plants, many of which have been used for centuries to cleanse the body and promote good health. From traditional soups to herbal teas, detoxifying leaves are an essential part of Nigerian wellness culture. These leaves not only flush out toxins but also improve digestion, boost immunity,…
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The Katsina Government has announced that it is making significant progress toward activating the Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (TB) Centre located in Rimi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Adamu-Funtua, disclosed this in Katsina while briefing the press as part of World TB Day celebrations. The Commissioner explained that…
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Considering Nigerian routine lifestyle, where processed foods, environmental pollution, and stress are part of daily life, the body often bears the brunt of toxin buildup. High pesticide use in agriculture and the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods contribute to an overload of artificial preservatives, additives, and trans fats in the diet. While the liver and…
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Some traditional rulers in Ekiti State, under the aegis of Majority Obas of Ekiti Land (MOBEL), have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, assuring him of total support. MOBEL, led by its Chairman and the Ojurin of Ijurin-Ekiti, Oba Afolabi Ajibola, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti during…