Former First Lady of Kwara State and founder of the LEAH Foundation, Dr (Mrs) Omolewa Ahmed, has appealed to Nigerian women to make their health a top priority by going for regular medical check-ups and cancer screening. Speaking during a cancer awareness walk that began at the Kwara State Stadium and ended at Yidi Road,...
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Renewable Energy an Enabler for Digital Inclusion, Economic Empowerment – Inuwa
Digital innovation and renewable energy are essential for boosting inclusive growth and improving rural communities in Nigeria, according to Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).At the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., Inuwa was a panelist at the...
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GITEX 2025: Nigeria’s Approach to Adopting AI is Deliberate and Strategic – Inuwa
During a Fireside Chat at the AI Stage of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2025 in Dubai, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to using artificial intelligence (AI) for innovation, national development, and global competitiveness.Inuwa emphasized that Nigeria is taking a purposeful and...
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SGF, HCSF TO GRACE OPENING OF MANDATORY TRAINING FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT ASCON
In a decisive move to instill a unified vision for governance, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, will jointly attend the opening session of the Mandatory Training Programme (MTP) for newly...
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NIGERIA’S HEALTH SECTOR SEES REMARKABLE PROGRESS UNDER MACRO-ECONOMIC REFORMS, SAYS UZOKA-ANITE
The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has highlighted the progress made in Nigeria’s health sector, as the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms continue to yield positive results.Speaking at the Health Works Leaders Coalition roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 WBG/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., today, Dr. Uzoka-Anite noted that despite...
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2025 OGP: Nigeria won Recognition Award for Africa & Middle East for using Technology to Drive Transparency, Accountability, in Governance – Report.
Nigeria is proud to have once again shown its leadership in using technology to promote accountability, transparency, and public participation in governance.Nigeria performed exceptionally well at the just-completed 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Spain, taking home two coveted international honors that solidify its developing standing as a leader in digital governance.In order...
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE BRIGHTENS AS FOREIGN INVESTORS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN REFORMS
A new era of economic growth and development is unfolding in Nigeria as foreign investors demonstrate confidence in the country’s reforms.At the Nigeria Investors Forum held on the sidelines of the 2025 WBG/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., yesterday, the Central Bank Governor and leader of the Nigerian delegation to the meetings, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso...
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NESREA DESTROYS 700 SACKS OF DONKEY PARTS HANDED OVER BY CUSTOMS
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has destroyed 700 sacks of donkey parts handed over to it by the Nigerian Customs Service in Kaduna in compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols.The destruction of the donkey bones and skins took place on the 3rd, 4th, and 6th of October, 2025, in Kaduna....
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NIGERIA DRIVES CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCE
As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, Nigeria is taking bold steps to integrate climate resilience into its economic and financial policies. At the 14th meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, held on the sidelines of the 2025 WBG/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C, today, the Honourable Minister...
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NIGERIA, IsDB DEEPEN TIES AS UZOKA-ANITE LEADS BILATERAL TALKS IN WASHINGTON D.C
In a significant stride towards strengthening economic cooperation, Nigeria and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) yesterday deepened their partnership through a bilateral meeting in Washington D.C, led by Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Honourable Minister of State for Finance. This strategic engagement underscores Nigeria’s commitment to driving economic growth and development, particularly under the Renewed Hope Agenda...