ABUJA: Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has emphasized the importance of utilizing statistics to authentically represent the African narrative. He stressed this point during the 2024 African Statistics Day Celebration he…
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WaterAid and Civil Society Organisations Launch Initiative to Boost WASH Sector Funding.
Abuja: WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs), has launched an initiative aimed at prioritising financing for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, which has been historically underfunded. The programme,…
Read MoreReps Pledge Support for Digital, Technical Education.
Abuja: Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the commitment of the house to passing appropriate legislation that will foster digital learning and technical education in the country. Abbas gave the pledge at a public hea…
Read MoreMini Grid Development Seen as Key to Nigeria’s Energy Solution, Say Experts.
Lokoja: Some experts in Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa have advocated increased investment to fast track the development of independent mini power grids to boost electricity supply in Nigeria. They argue that this measure is essential to address the freque…
Read MoreZulum’s Commitment to Ending Open Defecation in Borno Gains Momentum.
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating open defecation practices across the state. Zulum made the pledge during the inauguration of the state’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation in Maid…
Read MoreG20 Leaders Urged to Transform Lives and Embrace Social Pillar, Says Da Silva.
Rio de Janeiro: Da Silva delivered a compelling speech during the closing ceremony of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit, emphasizing the responsibility of G20 members to transform lives on a global scale. He highlighted the necessity of fostering entreprene…
Read MoreTinubu’s Reform Agenda Receives Praise from Former Labour Party Chieftain.
Lagos: A former Labour Party (LP) Chieftain, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s reform agenda as the most credible compared to those of other presidential candidates in the 2023 presidential election. Okupe, who pr…
Read MoreNNPC Foundation Advocates for Improved Sanitation Policies and Infrastructure on World Toilet Day.
ABUJA: The NNPC Foundation Limited has reinforced its dedication to promoting global awareness and advocacy for enhanced sanitation policies as part of efforts to address the sanitation crisis. This initiative was highlighted by Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe…
Read MoreNigeria Embraces AI to Transform Mining Sector, Announces President Tinubu.
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration is adopting advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to transform Nigeria’s mining sector. This strategic move is part of ongoing efforts to reposition the industry and …
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