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Development
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ACReSAL project restores 922,000 hectares, boosts livelihoods for 9.3 million people
Nigeria’s flagship climate resilience initiative, the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, has restored more than 922,000 hectares of degraded land and improved livelihoods for about 9.3 million people across northern Nigeria, according to findings from its 2026 Mid-Term Review. Supported by the World Bank, the project operates across 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, targeting regions…
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FG launches Cooperative Bank share mobilisation, unveils digital IDs for cooperators
The federal government on Monday flagged off a nationwide mobilisation drive for the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria and unveiled new digital identity systems aimed at transforming the country’s cooperative sector and expanding financial inclusion. The initiative was launched during the South-West Zonal Engagement of the Ministerial Advocacy Tour held at the LASCOFED Multipurpose Hall in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at…
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FG exempts colleges of education applicants from UTME
The federal government has announced that candidates seeking admission into colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), beginning from next year. Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the admission policy meeting for the 2026 UTME, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said candidates with a minimum of four credit passes…
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FG approves new $500m fund to boost research, innovation
The federal government has approved a $500 million investment in the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF) as part of efforts to strengthen research, science, and technology in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is aimed at addressing fragmentation within the country’s research ecosystem by creating a coordinated framework that connects universities, research institutes, industry players,…
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Defence minister commends ICRC for humanitarian services in Nigeria
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has commended the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for its humanitarian interventions in Nigeria, particularly in conflict-affected communities in the North-East. General Musa gave the commendation on Thursday during an ICRC delegation’s visit to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting human rights and complying with…
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Lagos revenue hits N807bn in early 2026
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government, in a recent report, said its 2026 first quarter budget performance showed that internally generated revenue contributed N536.37 billion, representing the largest share of earnings recorded by any state within the period. It also stated that personal income tax formed the backbone of the state’s revenue, generating N350.37 billion with taxes on bank…
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Oyo govt reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, empowerment and welfare across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, gave the assurance while receiving officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Agodi…
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Honorary degree holders can’t use ‘Dr’, FG declares
The federal government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title in any official, academic, or professional setting, warning that violations will be treated as academic fraud with possible legal and reputational consequences. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents on approvals by…
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Ondo govt supports 100 poultry farmers with N15m grant
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Agribusiness and Empowerment Centre, has disbursed over N15 million to 100 poultry trainees to support the establishment of their businesses. The Chairman of OSAEC, Wemimo Akinsola, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries in Akure, marking the completion of the second batch of the “Adiye Irorun Initiative”. Addressing the public,…
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Varsity don proposes ‘football theory’ to solve Nigeria’s technological woes
By Boye Oyeyemi A professor at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nnaoma Iwu, has canvassed a football-style approach to addressing ethnicity-related setbacks affecting Nigeria’s technological growth. Iwu said the country must begin to place greater value on skills, competence and talent rather than ethnic background, religion or paper qualifications. He cautioned that Nigeria’s progress in science and innovation would remain slow…
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