General News
TPI urges FG to expand Nigeria’s revenue profile
By Joy Obanya The Progressive Institute (TPI) has urged the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s revenue profile to drive quality service and address fundamental…
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Agriculture
FG unveils $500m Niger Delta agric investment fund
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a 500-million-dollar Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund to mobilise investment and accelerate agricultural…
Environment
FG, World Bank deepen partnership on water, food security
By Adesewa George The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the World Bank to improve access to safe water and…
Metro
20 States win $27m World Bank-backed performance incentives
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, will disburse 27 million dollars as performance-based incentives to 20 states that achieved the Year…
Education
Poverty, population surge strain Nigeria’s education system — UNICEF
By Usman Aliyu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria’s education crisis is evolving into a more complex challenge driven by poverty, rapid…
Agriculture
L-PRES records 1.4m beneficiaries, boosts livestock output — Coordinator
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says more than 1.44 million Nigerians have benefited from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) nationwide…
Education
24,000 Nigerians to benefit from $65m World Bank funding- NUC
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, May 13, 2026 (NAN) The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a…
Economy/Business
AGF tasks World Bank on speedy approval, disbursement of project funds
By Adeola Akinbobola The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has called on the World Bank to ensure speedy approval and disbursement…
Defence/Security
FRSC unveils African Association of Road Safety Secretariat in Abuja
By Ibironke Ariyo/Lengnan Dapam Tobias The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled the secretariat of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies…
Business
World Bank highlights regional gas strategy, investment opportunities in Africa
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting gas development and energy infrastructure across Africa, with a focus on regional collaboration, private sector investment and sustainable energy access.