Development
Nigeria’s Poverty Rate to Increase by 3.6% by 2027- World Bank
The World Bank has warned that poverty in Nigeria is expected to rise by 3.6 percentage points by 2027. This projection was made in the Bank's latest Africa’s Pulse...
Business
NEC Approves Major Economic Revival Projects
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved major initiatives aimed at reviving Nigeria’s economy. These include the establishment of the Green Imperative Project (GIP)...
News
Adesina Urges Stronger African Voice
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, delivered the keynote address at the 14th Convocation Lecture of the...
Development
FG to Receive First Batch of 3.2 Million Prepaid Meters in April
The Federal Government is set to take delivery of the first batch of 3,205,101 prepaid meters in April 2025 as part of efforts to...
Development
IMF Urges Nigerian Government to Prioritize Protection of Poor Citizens Amid Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Nigerian government to ensure that its ongoing economic reforms prioritize the protection of the country’s...
News
Umahi defends Lagos-Calabar Highway after Obasanjo’s attacks
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has denied allegations of corruption or favoritism in the award of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to...
News
Nigerian Military Personnel Accused of Attacking Electricity Workers in Power Supply Dispute
In the early hours of March 14, 2025, Nigerian military personnel allegedly attacked electricity distribution workers in Badagry, Lagos State, for the second time...
Development
Senate Names China Development Bank as New Financier for Kaduna-Kano Rail Modernization Project
The Nigerian Senate has announced that the China Development Bank will now finance the much-awaited Kaduna-Kano rail modernization project, a significant step towards completing...
Development
Presidency: Tinubu Focused on Economic Development, Not 2027 Elections
The Presidency has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu, dismissing claims that he is already preparing for the 2027 general elections. According to a statement...
Development
Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, Pledges Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South East
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to aligning its governance model with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
Development
FG Slams Obasanjo Over Opposition to N15.6 Trillion Lagos-Calabar Highway
The federal government has strongly rebuked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticizing the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, a major infrastructure initiative under...