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Mahama honoured with Africa democracy award at Accra political summit
A continental organisation of political consultants has honoured the President of Ghana, John Mahama, with the Africa Democracy Award in recognition of his resilience in public life and ongoing commitment to democratic governance and constitutional rule. The award was presented during the 8th Africa Political Summit and Democracy Awards on Thursday and Friday in Accra was held on the campus…
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Ondo stakeholders seek inclusion of persons with disabilities in Petroleum Industry Act
By Boye Oyeyemi Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to protect the interests of Persons With Disabilities in the ongoing review of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The appeal was made during a two-day capacity-building workshop organised in Akure by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities with support from the Ford Foundation. Speaking at the event, the Acting Director…
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FG unveils activities for 2026 Children’s Day celebration
The federal government has unveiled activities for the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration, with a renewed focus on child inclusion, protection, family values and investment in the future of Nigerian children. Speaking at a joint ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim announced the theme for the 2026 celebration as “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.”…
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OECD commends Tinubu reforms, eyes partnership with Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support the country’s reform agenda and improve investor confidence. The President spoke on Friday during a meeting with senior OECD officials on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, where discussions focused on economic reforms, trade…
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Two regions received 80% of education funding but remain worst in literacy — FG
The Federal Government has expressed concern that two geopolitical zones that received the bulk of development partners’ investments in education over the last decade still rank lowest in literacy and numeracy outcomes across the country. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, raised the concern on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ workshop on the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI). According to…
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NEDC launches baby support programme to improve child identity, healthcare
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has commended a new national human capital initiative, the Renewed Hope Baby Support (RHBS) programme, designed to expand child identity registration, improve healthcare access, and strengthen long-term social protection systems across Nigeria. Shettima gave the commendation on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, when the management of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), led by its…
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Makinde unveils 25-year development plan for Oyo tourism sector
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled a 25-year tourism development plan aimed at positioning the state as a leading tourism hub in South-West Nigeria. Makinde disclosed this on Wednesday at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026 themed,“From Groundwork to Governance: Building Tourism That Endures.” According to the governor, his administration is laying a solid…
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NUC secures $65m World Bank funding to upgrade universities, train 24,000 Nigerians
The National Universities Commission has secured an additional $65 million funding package from the World Bank under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE), aimed at strengthening professional capacity and governance standards across Nigerian universities. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the NUC headquarters in Abuja in the presence of representatives from participating universities, the World…
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NOA chief warns youths against misinformation threatening national unity
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians, particularly youths, to avoid misinformation and divisive narratives capable of undermining national unity and development. Issa-Onilu gave the warning on Tuesday while delivering a public lecture titled “Positive Mindset and Communication for Success” during the reunion of the University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association at Obafemi Awolowo University…
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Lagos commissioner breaks down 2026 N4.444 trillion budget, reaffirms administration’s focus on development
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, said the 2026 “Budget of Shared Prosperity” signed by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is designed to strengthen infrastructure sustainability, economic diversification, institutional reforms, and inclusive social development across Lagos State. He disclosed that the ₦4.444 trillion budget comprises ₦2.338 trillion for capital expenditure and ₦2.106 trillion for recurrent…
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