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A state’s potential lies not merely in its resources but in the power of a clear and cohesive vision to unlock opportunities. – Dr. Brian Reuben Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, brims with potential. Its vast natural resources, youthful population, and cultural diversity provide an enviable foundation for development. However, the country’s uneven economic landscape […]

…Minister requests $2bn for Ajaokuta Steel The Joint National Assembly Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over irregularities identified in the Ministry of Steel Development’s 2024 budget appraisal during its defense of the 2025 budget before lawmakers on Friday. Zainab Gimba, the co-chairman of the committee highlighted issues, including allocations for unspecified “capacity-building programs” […]

In the year 2025, the political landscape in Nasarawa State is being shaped by intense strategic maneuvering. Politicians are preparing for what promises to be a fiercely contested race in 2027, when the current governor, Abdullahi Sule, will complete his term. The scramble for his successor has already begun, with numerous aspirants positioning themselves as […]

Said Alkali, Minister of Transportation, has presented the proposed 2025 fiscal budget of N225,744,028,687 billion before the Joint Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Land Transport. The budget, presented on Thursday, at the National Assembly in Abuja, outlines key infrastructure projects aimed at advancing Nigeria’s Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan. The budget […]

.says no hiding place for BPP Ola Olukoyede, executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has identified public sector corruption, particularly procurement and contract fraud, as Nigeria’s most significant challenge. According to him, these issues account for over 90 percent of fraud in the public sector. Olukoyede made this known during a […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) has named Scott Griffen as its new executive director. Griffen has been temporarily leading the organisation since June 2024. IPI’s Executive Board Chair Márton Gergely explained why they chose Griffen at this difficult time for journalism: “As we start the year 2025, IPI’s work has never been more important. Attacks […]

The University of Jos has entered into a strategic partnership with an international Consulting Firm, Royal CBS Group Limited, aimed at generating funds and marketing the upcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition. The partnership was sealed on Friday in Jos with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both parties. Tanko Ishaya, […]

The AfCFTA Protocols on digital trade and trade in services represent powerful tools for transformation, presenting unparalleled opportunities for Nigeria to elevate its economic profile. These protocols, designed to enhance trade and economic integration across Africa, are particularly significant for Nigeria, as they offer pathways to boost economic competitiveness, accelerate job creation, and foster inclusive […]

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFR), in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched digital identity cards featuring multiple wallets for farmers and other Nigerians. This initiative aims to enhance food security and drive growth in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This was contained was in a statement […]

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president, has expressed his country’s desire for a stronger economic ties with Nigeria, even as he has accepted an invitation to visit Nigeria this year. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman, in a statement on Thursday, said the UAE president has accepted the invitation to visit […]