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ICPC chairman expresses concerns over corruption in World Bank grants
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has raised concerns about corruption affecting several grants from the World Bank. Owasanoye during a recent meeting with a delegation from Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office, said that the international political economy is not conducive to the progress of developing countries in their fight…
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2023 World MSME Day: Shettima promises FG will fast track access to single digits loan
In recognition of the role of MSMEs in growing the nation’s economy, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has announced the Federal Government’s plan to ensure quick access to single digit loans for small businesses within the shortest time possible. The Vice President made the disclosure on Tuesday in a message to mark the 2023 World Micro Small and Medium…
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Ladipoe joins BudgIT, CODE as cultural influencer for COVID-19 Transparency Project
BudgIT and Connected Development (CODE) have announced their collaboration with Nigerian rapper, Ladipoe, who will serve as a cultural influencer for their COVID-19 Transparency and Accountability Project (CTAP). The contract signing took place in Lagos on Monday, where the talented artist, whose real name is Ladipo Eso, officially joined forces with the two prominent civil society organizations (CSOs). CTAP, an…
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Nigeria’s sustainable energy media influencer honored in Kenya
The founder and chief executive officer of Energy Intelligence, a Lagos-based sustainable energy communications outfit, Ayobami Adedinni has won the Founders Award of the Youth Energy Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The Youth Energy Summit is a network for early career professionals, entrepreneurs, students and educators to boost the skills, connections and business readiness of a new generation of African energy…
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Pate steps down as Gavi’s next CEO
…may take up ministerial appointment under Tinubu Dr Muhammad Ali Pate has stepped down as the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi, the group announced on Monday. The group said Gavi had asked to be excused from the new role “to return and contribute to his home country, Nigeria”. The Gavi Board then announced the appointment of Gavi’s COO,…
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AfDB, European Investment Bank, WHO, others launch new investment platform to strengthen primary health care services
In a landmark development aimed at investing in and strengthening essential, climate and crisis-resilient primary health care services in low- and low-and-middle income countries, three multilateral development banks have joined with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the new Health Impact Investment Platform. The Platform, launched during the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (link is external) being held in…
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Remi Tinubu set to launch Renewed Hope Initiative, unveils governing board
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu is set to launch Renewed Hope Initiative as non-governmental organisation that will focus on empowerment for various segment of the society. Senator Tinubu held the inaugural meeting of the governing board of the organisation at the State House over the weekend. The first lady according to available information is pursuing her intervention programmes to support…
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President Tinubu will accelerate Nigeria’s healthcare reforms to achieve universal coverage – Beta Edu
The Presidential Health Reform Commitee on Wednesday Presented her Report on Key Policy Recommendations from the citizen led health Agenda. The event which took place at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja had Health stakeholders cut across WHO, FMOH, CHATHAM HOUSE, amongst others. Prominent among the keynote speakers and panelists was the APC National Women Leader, Dr Betta Edu, a member of…
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We’ll address concerns around financing primary healthcare system – Shettima
…Gates Foundation to spend $7bn on interventions in next 4 years The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday said the present administration will address the concerns that surround the financing of our primary healthcare system in the country. The Vice President who noted that polio is one of the major primary healthcare challenges in Nigeria disclosed that the proposal is…
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Kwara State partners Japan’s development agency on basic education, agriculture
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday engaged a mission team of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in talks for a partnership to develop basic education in the state. The JICA team is in Kwara to explore how to support the state in different sectors, especially in education and agriculture. Kwara had recently been named alongside FCT Abuja as…
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