The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the opening of subscriptions for two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds starting today, Monday, June 2, 2025. The retail-targeted bonds, priced …
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Market Set to Hit $345.43 Million by 2029 as Digital Economy Booms
Nigeria’s cybersecurity industry is on the rise, and experts say the best is yet to come. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa …
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FG Needs ₦880bn Annually to Maintain Roads, but Key Funding Law Ignored Since 2007
The Federal Government needs to spend around ₦880 billion every year to maintain the country’s federal road network properly, according to Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo. However, the …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguard Nigeria’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food Security
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s rich plant genetic resources as a strategic approach to achieving national food security, supporting climate adaptation, and preserving biodiversity. The …
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Ghana Deepens Trade and Investment Ties with UAE to Boost Economic Diversification
Ghana has stepped up its efforts to attract more foreign investment and strengthen economic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move is part of the country’s push to …
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FG Relaunches National Talent Export Programme, Appoints Teju Abisoye as DG to Drive Youth-Focused Outsourcing Ambition
The Federal Government has relaunched the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) with a bold target to position Nigeria as a major player in the global outsourcing industry. As part of …
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NITDA Boss Advocates Digital Governance, Cites Tech as Tool Against Corruption and Waste
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to using technology to enhance transparency, fight corruption, and improve service …
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GIFSEP, Oxfam Urge Full Implementation of Right to Food Act to End Hunger in Nigeria
Two non-governmental organisations, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) and OXFAM, have called on the Nigerian government to fully implement the Right to Food Act to …
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IATA Says $1.3bn Airline Funds Still Trapped Globally, But Nigeria Maintains Clean Record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion belonging to international airlines remains blocked from repatriation by several governments as of April 2025. However, Nigeria is not …
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Lagos to Launch €410m Omi Eko Water Transport Project in June; E-Call-Up System Enforcement Rescheduled
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that work will begin in June 2025 on the much-awaited €410 million Omi Eko water transport project, aimed at easing Lagos’ long-standing traffic congestion …