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SEO Riders: – Iraq Green Climate Fund initiatives – Climate resilience projects in Iraq – Sustainable development and renewable energy in Iraq Iraq has unveiled a comprehensive climate project pipeline under its Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Programme, aiming to enhance climate adaptation and mitigation efforts across key sectors. This initiative focuses on agriculture, water…

SEO Riders: – Dangote Refinery construction challenges – Local workforce empowerment in Nigerian mega projects – Aliko Dangote’s insights on industrial development in Nigeria. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries, recently acknowledged the immense challenges faced during the construction of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking to members of…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on traders in Akwa Ibom State to engage in proper waste disposal practices to prevent flooding during the rainy season. During a workshop at Itam Market in Uyo, NEMA’s State Head of Operations, Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, emphasized that indiscriminate waste disposal clogs drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun Today, I address a serious issue that has deeply troubled our nation: the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) technical crisis. The widespread public concern following the result releases demands immediate and transparent action to restore confidence in our education system.Firstly, I acknowledge the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and…

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…