Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen its national software infrastructure and digital governance framework as part of a broader push to secure data sovereignty and build local technological capacity. The initiative is focused on developing high-standard regulatory policies that will enhance digital integration while ensuring that critical national systems remain under domestic control. ...
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FG, Sinoma Explores Partnership Opportunities, Seeks Innovative Technologies for Affordable Housing Delivery
The Federal government and Sinoma New Materials Nigeria Company Limited is exploring partnership opportunities in innovative technologies towards increasing delivery of affordable housing in Nigeria.The partnership focuses on the promotion of innovation, sustainable construction, and local manufacturing of building materials.This position was reiterated by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa,...
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Housing Ministry Trains Agencies, Developers on PPP, Joint Ventures Housing Development
Training session, part of activities lined up for the Renewed Hope Housing PPP SummitMinistry of Housing and Urban Development is set to train heads of housing agencies and developers on leveraging Public-Private-Partnerships and Joint Ventures for housing development.The training titled “Leveraging PPPs and Joint Ventures for Housing Development” will be conducted in collaboration with Shelter...
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Housing Ministry Honours Outstanding Staff at 2025 Ministerial Awards Ceremony.
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has held its 2025 Ministerial Rewards and Recognition Award Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to promoting excellence, integrity, and outstanding service delivery within the Civil Service.The colourful ceremony, which took place at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, brought together top management staff, directors, and employees to celebrate eleven...
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FG Hands Over 24 Housing Units to Osun University of Ilesa
Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable HousingThe Federal Government has officially handed over 24 housing units constructed under the National Housing Programme (NHP) to the University of Ilesa, Osun State, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing and strengthen institutional development across the country.Speaking at the ceremony held at the University campus on Thursday,...
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UNILORIN, NNPC Move to Establish Engineering Research Centre, Professorial Chair
The University of Ilorin has begun talks with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening research, innovation and industry collaboration in Nigeria’s engineering and technology sector. The development followed a high-level meeting between officials of the university and the oil company held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja last...
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FG STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.894 TRILLION FROM A GROSS TOTAL OF N2.230 TRILLION FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2026*
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its March 2026 meeting chaired by the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.894 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of February 2026, from a gross total of N2.230 Trillion. From...
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The Power Shift: Making the Case for Women in the Global Economy
… as Faleye lauds Nigerian women, says they are pivotal to the national progress. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has asserted that empowering women transcends moral duty, describing it as a fundamental economic and social necessity.Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at...
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NNPC Secures Presidential Approval for $20 Billion Final Investment Decision on Bonga Deepwater Project
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the longawaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing drive to attract strategic investments and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The project is estimated to attract about $20 billion in Foreign...
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OAGF Explains Delay in February 2026 Salaries for Federal Ministry of Steel Development and 4 Agencies
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has explained the reason for the delay in the payment of February 2026 salaries to staff of the Federal Ministry of Steel Development and 4 Agencies.According to the OAGF, the delay was caused by salary shortfalls recorded in the personnel cost allocations of the affected MDAs.The...