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Digital literacy for women vital to achieving Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says UN rep
A United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) representative in Nigeria, Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, has said expanding digital inclusion and artificial intelligence (AI) education for women and girls is essential to achieving President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy. Speaking on Thursday at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, Eghobamien-Mshelia said…
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Akpoti-Uduaghan backs state police, warns against political abuse
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has backed the establishment of state police but warned that the proposed security structure must be adequately funded and protected from political interference. Speaking on Thursday at the Building a National Consensus for State Police and National Security conference organised by ARISE News and THISDAY Newspaper in Abuja, the lawmaker said the success…
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World Bank reaffirms Nigeria’s lower-middle income status for 2027 economy classification
By Temitope Ajayi – Nigeria’s status as a lower income country has again been affirmed by the World Bank in its classification for the 2027 fiscal year. This places Nigeria within the income group for economies with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of between $1,176 and $4,635. The development was contained in the World Bank’s latest income classification…
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FG, NDDC to launch $500m Niger Delta agriculture fund, Shettima to chair board
The federal government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will launch a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund next week as part of efforts to attract large-scale investment into agriculture and diversify the region’s economy away from oil. The fund will be unveiled on July 15 at the maiden Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit,…
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FG asks states, MDAs to align budgets with 10-year agrifood strategy
The federal government has called on state governments and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to align their annual budgets with Nigeria’s 10-year National Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan, saying the move is critical to transforming the country’s food system and ending fragmented agricultural spending. The call was made on Wednesday during a national validation meeting in Abuja to harmonise…
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Oluremi Tinubu seeks stronger Nigeria-Qatar partnership on tourism, education
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater investment in the country’s tourism sector, describing it as a major source of employment and economic growth. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Hail at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to explore the country’s rich cultural and natural attractions. She said Nigeria…
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Ethical journalism key to Northern Nigeria’s future, says Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday called on media practitioners in Northern Nigeria to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism, saying the region’s future would be shaped not only by development but also by the narratives promoted about its people and potential. Speaking at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano, Idris said the media…
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Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost intra-African trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade facilitation and accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through enhanced customs cooperation and regional integration initiatives. The renewed commitment was made during a working visit by Afreximbank President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. George…
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FG targets ending cervical cancer by 2030, expands treatment facilities
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health challenge by 2030 through expanded HPV vaccination, improved screening services, strengthened treatment capacity and increased domestic investment in cancer prevention. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, committed while declaring open an international webinar on “Accelerating Cervical Cancer Elimination towards…
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Tinubu congratulates Customs CG Adeniyi on re-election as WCO Council chair
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization Council. A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Adeniyi was re-elected during the organisation’s 147th and 148th Council Sessions held in Brussels. President Tinubu described the…
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