Tag: #SustainableDevelopment
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REA, LOTUS BANK SEAL N100BN DEAL TO POWER RURAL NIGERIA WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
Thousands of rural communities without electricity may soon see the lights come on as REA and Lotus Bank roll out a massive N100 billion financing plan to boost clean energy access. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a landmark agreement with Lotus Bank to unlock N100 billion in financing aimed at expanding renewable energy…
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ENUGU, UNDP PARTNER TO BOOST EDUCATION, ENERGY & DIGITAL GROWTH
Milestone MoU aims to fast-track development and attract investments to Enugu State. The Enugu State Government and UNDP Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering education, energy, trade, digital economy and more, linking the state to the UNDP Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). Speaking at the Government House ceremony, UNDP Resident Representative Ms.…
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NIGER AT 50: TIME TO BUILD STRONGER, GROW TOGETHER — IDRIS
A golden jubilee, the Information Minister says, is not just for reflection but a call to action. As Niger State marks its 50th anniversary, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has described the milestone as a defining moment to strengthen institutions, deepen unity and pursue inclusive, sustainable growth. In a statement from Abuja,…
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UN SLASHES BUDGET TO $3.45BN FOR 2026 AMID MAJOR REFORMS
Think the UN’s trimming fat like never before? After grueling talks and the bold UN80 initiative, world leaders just locked in a lean $3.45 billion regular budget for next year slashing resources by 15% and staff by nearly 19%. The 193-member General Assembly approved the exact $3,450,426,300 on Tuesday, fueling core pillars: peace and security,…
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AFRICA SHINES AT G20 SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG, SIGNALING RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE—NUSA PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT
Mr Smart Nwobi, President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), hailed the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg as a historic milestone that marked Africa’s readiness to lead in global economic governance. He praised President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for hosting the first-ever G20 on African soil, calling the event a testament to…
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VICE-PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA DEPARTS JOHANNESBURG FOR LUANDA TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT TINUBU AT AU-EU SUMMIT
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Johannesburg, South Africa, heading to Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit. This follows his attendance at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President during key discussions on global economic reforms, critical minerals governance,…
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SOLAR HYBRID MINI-GRID LIGHTS UP NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL DALA, KANO, BOOSTING MEDICAL SERVICES
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has inaugurated a 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, enhancing reliable and affordable power for critical medical operations. This milestone also included the presentation of a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine donated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). REA Managing Director…
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SAHEL TERRORISM: GLOBAL THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, warning that expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services are now a growing concern worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the surge in terrorist groups is not…
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UNESCO URGES NIGERIAN STATES TO PROMOTE GREEN LIVELIHOODS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Dr. Jean-Paul Abiaga, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, has called on state governments managing Nigeria’s biosphere reserves to boost biodiversity conservation by encouraging green and sustainable livelihoods. Speaking at a biodiversity business training in communities around the Omo Biosphere Reserve in Ogun State, Abiaga emphasized conservation as central to UNESCO’s mandate to protect biodiversity while supporting…
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NIGERIAN ENGINEERING OLYMPIAD TO LAUNCH NOVEMBER 20, SPURS INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by President Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, is partnering with key stakeholders to launch the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) on November 20, 2025, in Abuja. The initiative aims to showcase innovative engineering talent among Nigerian students and promote creativity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The 10-month competition will challenge students nationwide…
