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By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has stepped up measures to foster innovation and economic growth through the Nigeria Creative Industries Development Bill (CIDB). The CIDB Lead, retired Col. Felix Alaita, who made the disclosure at the Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatal’s Consultation Session to Review the proposed draft ofContinue Reading

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By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it will assist African countries to improve their data management and dissemination through the provision of Open Data Platforms. According to AfDB, it will collaborate with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) toContinue Reading

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By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and partners say they have, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), implemented the second phase of e-governance master plan project in Nigeria. Mr Sungil Son, KOICA’s Country Director, said the second phase of the NationalContinue Reading

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By Ahmed Kaigama/Rabiu Sani-Ali Some farmers in Bauchi State have commended the Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) over its wheat development programme aimed at accelerating production in the country. FMAN is consortium of flour millers working to encourage wheat value chain through research, extension services, enhancing farmer access toContinue Reading

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By Justina Auta The Federal Government and USAID on Tuesday, sensitised various communities in Kuje Area Council, FCT, to end the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and seek male support towards achieving it. The sensitisation exercise was organised by the Federal Ministries of Health and Women Affairs and theContinue Reading