Tag: #NigeriaDevelopment
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FG COMMITS TO DISABILITY INCLUSION WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Nigeria takes a bold step to ensure accessibility and equal participation for Persons With Disabilities. Presidential aide Mohammed Isa unveiled the National Certificates of Compliance under the Disability Act 2018, requiring contractors to meet disability standards before contract approval. The initiative aims to enforce building accessibility, promote accountability, and foster an inclusive society, with calls…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE TO INAUGURATE 12 NEW ROADS, SOLAR LIGHTING PROJECTS
Major infrastructure boost kicks off in Abuja with new roads and solar lights under Light Up Abuja Programme. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will inaugurate construction of 12 roads and solar lighting in key areas like Maitama, Asokoro, and the CBD from Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. Projects include arterial roads, access roads to bus terminals…
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NIGERIA CAN LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICA TO BALANCE U.S. AND CHINA RIVALRY
Navigating superpower competition demands strategic diplomacy, transparency, and strong institutions. As U.S.-China tensions rise, Nigeria faces a test like Latin America’s Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—balancing relations to benefit both without losing sovereignty. Experts emphasize Nigeria must pursue disciplined borrowing, demand local benefits in foreign projects, diversify exports beyond raw commodities, and strengthen institutions. Transparency and…
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FG INAUGURATES 12-MEMBER STEERING COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL ON HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS
Hook: New committee set to spearhead planning of Nigeria’s first National Council Meeting on humanitarian and poverty issues. Federal Government launched a 12-member steering committee chaired by Dr. Yakubu Kofarmata to oversee the maiden National Council on Humanitarian Affairs/Poverty Reduction. Minister Yusuf Sununu emphasized the committee’s role in aligning outcomes with national priorities like the…
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POOR COMMUNICATION BLAMED FOR NIGERIA’S ABANDONED PROJECTS — YABATECH LECTURER
Dr. Adesina Aladeloba unveils communication as key to ending project failures with innovative software solution. Yabatech’s Dr. Adesina Aladeloba identified poor communication as the root cause of Nigeria’s 56,000 abandoned projects worth over N12 trillion. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture, he introduced his Buildcom (NWAVE) software designed to bridge communication gaps, boost teamwork, and cut…
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FG CONSIDERS PRESIDENTIAL TASK TEAM TO PROMOTE GOOD ARCHITECTURE IN NIGERIA
Vice-President Shettima named Champion of Good Architecture as Nigeria pushes design for national growth. The Federal Government is exploring forming a presidential task team to drive good architectural practices, following a visit by the Nigerian Institute of Architects led by President Mobolaji Adeniyi. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, appointed as the country’s Champion of Good Architecture, pledged…
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NIGERIA RECORDS HISTORIC NON-OIL REVENUE GROWTH, REDUCES OIL DEPENDENCE
Fiscal reforms and digital tax drive push Nigeria’s economy towards resilience and development. The Presidency announced Nigeria’s non-oil revenue surged 40.5% to ₦20.59 trillion from January to August 2025, thanks to reforms in tax compliance and digital administration. President Tinubu highlighted this shift away from oil dependence, stressing improved fiscal discipline, record FAAC allocations topping…
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EFCC URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE TRANSPARENCY TO DEFEAT CORRUPTION
Anti-graft boss calls on media and citizens to unite for good governance and a corruption-free Nigeria. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode urged Nigerians to commit to transparency and accountability during the ACSPN conference in Delta. Highlighting corruption as the root of many national challenges, he called on media practitioners to intensify investigative journalism and stop glamorizing…
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CROSS RIVER GOV OTU CHAMPIONS NUTRITION, PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR HUMAN CAPITAL
Good health and nutrition are at the heart of Cross River’s plan to boost productivity and sustainable development. Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated a 15-member nutrition council, emphasizing nutrition and preventive healthcare as key to his human capital agenda. He stressed that no society can thrive without healthy, well-nourished citizens and pledged policies to improve diets,…
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FEC APPROVES $125M ISLAMIC BANK LOAN TO BOOST ABIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE
The Federal Executive Council has approved a $125 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) loan for Abia State’s Integrated Infrastructure Development Project, a key part of a $263.8 million co-financing plan including funds from AfDB and Canada–Africa Development Bank. The project will upgrade over 160km of roads in Aba and Umuahia, tackle erosion issues, and create…
