Tag: #RegionalDevelopment
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OHANAEZE URGES FG TO FUND SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mbata calls for action to heal wounds, boost growth, and empower youths in Igboland. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to drive meaningful development in the region. President-General John Mbata made the appeal on Wednesday at the South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders…
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SOUTHEAST UNVEILS 25-YEAR DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT AS SHETTIMA LAUNCHES VISION 2050
VP Shettima pledges jobs, infrastructure, and diaspora investment for regional growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Enugu inaugurated a 25-year development blueprint for the South-East, calling the region a key pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. As part of the plan, President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the South East Investment Company Ltd, designed…
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NRC AND SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO REVIVE RAILWAYS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to reactivate old, unused railway routes in the South West geopolitical zone. NRC Managing Director Dr Kayode Opeifa said this partnership aims to boost regional connectivity and stimulate economic development. Dr Opeifa welcomed SWDC’s…
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POWER HUDDLE AT THE VILLA 🏛
Ministers Abubakar Momoh and Uba Ahmadu, alongside NWDC Chairman Lawal Abdullahi, brief State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu — development talk at the top level. 📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Sumaila Ibrahim
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SOUTHWEST REGION CALLS FOR HERITAGE REBIRTH AND UNITY AT CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT SUMMIT IN AKURE
Leaders and stakeholders from the South-West Nigeria region gathered in Akure on Wednesday to urge decision-makers and authorities to prioritize the heritage and unity of the zone. The two-day Citizen-Government Engagement Summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” was organized by Afenifere and DAWN Commission, aiming to deepen democratic processes and…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
