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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, the private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, describing sub-national participation as critical to unlocking the sector’s vast…

The World Bank Group has unveiled a new six-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria covering 2026 to 2032, alongside the approval of a $1.25 billion development policy financing package aimed at accelerating private investment, expanding job creation and consolidating the country’s ongoing economic reforms. The new strategy, announced on…

The organizers of the 5th Cycling Lagos have officially opened the online registration portal for cyclists wishing to participate in this year’s highly anticipated event, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting from the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Announcing the commencement of online registration in Lagos,…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to put aside past differences and work together to reposition the sector for sustainable growth, innovation and greater economic contribution. The minister made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’…

Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged media organisations to prioritise the investigation and exposure of vote buying, stressing that detailed, evidence-based reports by journalists will play a critical role in the successful prosecution of electoral offenders. The charge…

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has commenced applications for the fourth edition of its flagship NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0), unveiling a combined prize pool of $275,000 to support high-potential Nigerian startups driving innovation and economic development. The programme, themed “Building for Impact,” is a fully funded entrepreneurship…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged as one of the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Commission secured the third position in the nationwide assessment,…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order on Monday after dismissing an application…

Former Senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, formally rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling of the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Abeokuta,…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.257 trillion in Federation Account revenue generated in April 2026 among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils. The allocation, approved at the committee’s meeting in Abuja, comprised N1.260 trillion from statutory revenue, N747.088 billion from Value…