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SEO Riders: – UNICEF and Katsina youth collaborate on climate action initiatives – Green Rising 9ja movement empowers Nigerian youths against climate change – Katsina State and UNICEF launch environmental sustainability programs for youth In a concerted effort to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, UNICEF has partnered with the Katsina State Government to…

SEO Riders: – SURWASH advocates for community ownership of water and sanitation facilities in Kaduna – Kaduna residents encouraged to maintain and protect SURWASH infrastructure – Community involvement key to sustainable water and sanitation services in Kaduna State The Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme has called on residents of…

SEO Riders: – Record 83.4 million people internally displaced in 2024 – IOM calls for coordinated global response to displacement crisis – Disasters and conflicts drive surge in internal displacements worldwide The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has sounded the alarm over the escalating crisis of internal displacement, revealing that a record 83.4 million people…

SEO Riders: Professor Oluyemisi Fawole of the Department of Agronomy at the University of Ilorin has emphasized the importance of adopting natural solutions to enhance both human health and environmental sustainability. In her inaugural lecture titled “Intimate Strangers In Soil and Agricultural Sustainability,” she advocated for climate-smart agriculture practices that promote soil health, reduce greenhouse…

SEO Riders: – Lagos housing development 2025 – Affordable housing initiatives in Lagos – Rent-To-Own scheme benefits in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced the successful delivery of 9,970 housing units over the past six years, with plans to complete an additional 4,052 units currently under construction and 2,224 units in the planning and…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is embarking on a transformative journey to overhaul Nigeria’s tax systems, aiming to establish a framework that fosters economic growth, reduces poverty, and propels national development. This ambitious initiative, articulated at the 27th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in…

SEO Riders: – World Bank’s role in Nigeria’s economic reform – Nigeria’s pathway to sustainable economic development – Fiscal policy and inclusive growth in Nigeria Experts have emphasized the pivotal role of World Bank policies in reshaping Nigeria’s economy. By aligning fiscal reforms, inclusive growth strategies, and sustainable development goals, stakeholders believe the nation can…

SEO Riders: – ACReSAL Lagos retreat 2025 – Environmental resilience in Nigeria – Land restoration and climate action strategies The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has launched a week-long retreat in Lagos aimed at evaluating progress, strengthening strategies, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. The retreat brings together key players in environmental sustainability and…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a compelling call to action, urging a strategic and purposeful deployment of the nation’s burgeoning pension assets to serve as a potent catalyst for accelerated national development. Recognizing the pension industry as a pivotal engine for long-term economic expansion, the government underscored the imperative…

SEO Riders: EU allocates over €300 million for development projects in Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast* European Union’s Global Gateway strategy supports education, energy, and healthcare in Nigeria – EU initiatives aim to bolster social protection and agricultural resilience in Northern Nigeria The European Union (EU) has pledged more than €300 million to support a range…