Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to scale up its support for Nigeria’s educational and healthcare sectors as part of a broader collaboration to drive human capital development and economic reform under the Tinubu administration. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the IsDB, led by…
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) has partnered with Stanford University’s SPARK GLOBAL to establish a translational research initiative in Nigeria. The landmark move according to a statement is aimed at revolutionizing biomedical research across African continent. According to SPARK GLOBAL, the program seeks to “address unmet medical needs” through homegrown innovation…
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), has launched a workshop in Abuja to develop a national framework for micro-credentials aimed at tackling youth unemployment and skills gaps. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olufemi Peters, described micro-credentials as “no longer optional but urgent,”…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State recorded a historic Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N1.3 trillion in 2024, marking a 45% increase from the previous year, according to the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi. Speaking at a ministerial briefing in Ikeja on Monday, Mr Oluyomi disclosed that the state had already collected N333 billion in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned claims by persons and groups that they represent or act on behalf of the apex bank, reiterating it has not authorised, licensed, or appointed any individual or organisation to act as an agent or intermediary for contracts, financial grants, or intervention funds to the public. CBN while…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have uncovered massive oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta Region (NDR), recovering vast illegal refining hubs and arresting dozens of suspects. According to a statement signed by Acting Deputy Director 6 Division, Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end the issuance of cabotage waivers in Nigeria’s maritime sector, declaring it a key step toward empowering indigenous operators and boosting local capacity. According to a statement released by the media and communications adviser to the Minister, Bolaji Akinola on Sunday, Oyetola made…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a pilot Research and Development (R&D) collaboration programme designed to spark innovation through partnerships between universities and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The initiative was unveiled by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, during her keynote address at the 38th Prof. Victor Olufemi Marquis Memorial…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation through a $158 million agreement signed for the implementation of a comprehensive agricultural value chain development programme. The multi-million-dollar initiative is co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development Agency (AFD),…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by partnering with the Bank of Industry and Sterling Bank. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to provide MSMEs with access to affordable financing, offering loans at a remarkably low interest…
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