Tag: #Development
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2027: APC CHIEFTAIN CALLS FOR UNITY AS EXPERTS BACK STRONGER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY TO TACKLE INSECURITY
Calls for political unity and stronger grassroots governance have dominated discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. A member of Lagos State’s Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Akanni Seriki, has urged APC members across the country to close ranks and support the party’s candidates following the conclusion of primary elections. He stressed that party unity, reconciliation…
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JACK-RICH, ERIC TRUMP PUSH FOR SRONGER U.S.-NIGERIA PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE AFRICA’S GROWTH
A stronger partnership between Nigeria and the United States could unlock new opportunities for economic growth, industrialisation and job creation across Africa, according to business leader Tein Jack-Rich. Speaking at the Celebrate America 250 event in Washington, D.C., the President of Belemaoil Group said Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, youthful population and strategic importance position it…
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DEMOCRACY MUST IMPROVE LIVES TO SURVIVE, EXPERTS TELL GOVERNMENTS AT ABUJA POLICY LAB
Democracy must deliver meaningful results for citizens if open societies are to remain strong and resilient, experts have said. At the second Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy, policy experts, diplomats and civil society leaders warned that rising disinformation, political polarisation, insecurity and declining trust in institutions are putting democracies under increasing pressure…
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UN REPORT: 121 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD AID IN 2025 – AMINA MOHAMMED
The United Nations has reported major global humanitarian progress, stating that 121 million people received food assistance in 2025. According to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, 191 million children were vaccinated against measles during the same period, while 84 million people benefited from social protection programmes. The report also notes that over half a billion…
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MBAH SAYS ENUGU IS BEING POSITIONED FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS FUTURE
Gov. Peter Mbah says his administration is focused on rebuilding trust in governance and laying the foundation for a more prosperous future in Enugu State. Speaking during a thanksgiving service marking the third anniversary of his administration, Mbah highlighted developments in education, healthcare, transportation, security, technology and infrastructure. He said the government is working to…
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AFRICA DAY: DIPLOMATS, EXPERTS CALL FOR STRONGER IMPLEMENTATION OF AU INTEGRATION FRAMEWORKS
Diplomats and international relations experts have called for stronger implementation of African Union (AU) integration frameworks as Africa marks the 2026 Africa Day. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Prof. Tunji Asaolu of the African School of Diplomacy and International Relations said the continent must go beyond discussions and focus on practical steps toward…
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TANZANIA PUSHES FOR AFRICAN COOPERATION ON SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR ENERGY
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and international partners to advance the peaceful and sustainable development of nuclear energy. She made the call at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) held in Kigali, Rwanda, where she described the summit as a key platform for turning…
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NSDC SAYS NIGERIA’S SUGAR SECTOR COULD CREATE ABOUT 1 MILLION JOBS
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) says Nigeria’s sugar sector has the potential to generate about one million jobs if fully developed. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, made this known during a strategic meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja. He said the sector could create both direct and indirect jobs,…
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NIGERIA BACKS BRICS PUSH FOR REFORM OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Nigeria has expressed support for calls to reform international financial institutions and strengthen cooperation among developing countries under the BRICS framework. The position was presented at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi, India, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs…
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COMMUNICATION EXPERT CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
A communication expert has called for greater involvement of communities in the planning and implementation of development projects to improve sustainability and social impact. Prof. Christopher Ochonogor made the call while presenting a paper at a conference of the Department of Mass Communication at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. He explained that development…
