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By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to carefully consider the potential negative consequences of its high-interest rate policy, which is currently the primary tool for combating inflation.This caution was delivered on Wednesday in Abuja by the Committee…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun In a landmark development poised to reshape its economic landscape, Nigeria has officially become a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This significant milestone was formalized at the EBRD 2025 Annual Meetings held in London, with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Honourable Minister of Finance…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun In a bold move signaling its commitment to sustainable development and economic diversification, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP). This country-led initiative, announced in a press release from the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, aims to mobilize a substantial $500 million in…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has voiced serious concerns over the significant impediments within Nigeria’s import and export chain, particularly in the maritime sector. He lamented the substantial revenue losses Nigeria is incurring to neighboring West African countries due to these administrative hurdles…

SEO Riders: – Biodiversity conservation strategies in Nigeria – Community-led forest management initiatives – Achieving the 30×30 global biodiversity target in Nigeria The Focus Biodiversity Forum, held in Abuja, has emerged as a pivotal platform for advancing Nigeria’s conservation agenda. Organized by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment…

SEO Riders: – PETAN local content initiatives in Nigeria – Strategic partnerships in Nigeria’s energy sector – Sustainable energy transition through indigenous participation The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is intensifying efforts to bolster local content and foster strategic partnerships to drive Nigeria’s sustainable energy transition. At the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition…

SEO Riders: – Gujeni community pollution crisis – Waste management challenges in Kaduna State Gloria Kasang Bulus, environmentalist and Executive Director of Bridge That Gap Initiative, has called for urgent intervention to address the escalating pollution crisis in Gujeni, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. During a recent site visit, Bulus highlighted the health risks…

SEO Riders: – Climate change impacts in Morocco – Record-breaking heatwaves and floods in Morocco Morocco is grappling with a surge in climate-related disasters, including unprecedented heatwaves, severe droughts, and rare flooding events, signaling the intensifying impacts of global climate change. In 2024, the nation experienced record-breaking temperatures, with July and August seeing prolonged heatwaves…

SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s role in UN peacekeeping missions – Call for UN Security Council reform and African representation – Strategies against transnational crime and arms proliferation in Africa At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, reaffirmed the nation’s dedication to international peace and security. Highlighting Nigeria’s participation in…

SEO Riders: – Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at COP30 – Land rights and climate finance for Indigenous communities – Brazzaville congress on forest protection and Indigenous rights From May 26 to 30, 2025, over 400 Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) from the Amazon, Congo, Southeast Asia, and Latin America will convene in Brazzaville,…