NITDA reiterates commitment to position Nigerian startups for global market

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated its commitment to push indigenous startups to global markets for the sustainability of their innovation. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the North Central roadshow ahead of the Gulf International TechnologyContinue Reading

Water Minister bags service delivery award

By Akpan Glory  The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has been honoured with the 2024 Service Delivery Award by Blueprint Newspaper for his outstanding contributions to public service and sectoral reforms. The award was presented on Tuesday during the newspaper’s Public Lecture, Impact Series, and AwardsContinue Reading

Curtailing illicit financial flows crucial to national dev’t, economic sovereignty – Minister

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says it is important to check the menace of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) to enhance national development and economic sovereignty. Uzoka-Anite said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the National Conference on IFFs organised by the Federal InlandContinue Reading

FG, Private sector to deepen ties on non-oil exports – Minister

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed commitment to boost non-oil exports, attract quality investment to position Nigerian enterprises for economic growth. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made the commitment at the Domestic Investment Summit, on Monday in Abuja, with a theme, “Operationalising Nigeria FirstContinue Reading

C&S church donates solar borehole to Paze community

By Naomi Sharang The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, has donated a solar-powered borehole to the Paze Community in Byazhin Across, Kubwa, as part of its commitment to community development. The donation, which marks a significant milestone in the Church’s corporate social responsibility efforts, was presentedContinue Reading

ActionAid mobilises citizens for inclusive 2026 Agric budget

By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening citizen participation in the formulation of the 2026 agriculture budget to support food system transformation, wealth creation, and economic growth. AAN Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said this at the National Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the 2026 Agriculture Budget,Continue Reading