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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…

SEO Riders: At a recent regional meeting in Abuja, trade unions and civil society organizations from Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda called on African governments to reverse existing privatisations in the water, electricity, and waste sectors. They also urged a halt to ongoing or planned discussions on the privatisation of public assets. The meeting, convened by…

SEO Riders: – NOAA ends updates to Billion-Dollar Disaster database amid climate concerns – Experts warn of data gap as NOAA halts tracking of extreme weather costs The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it will discontinue updates to its Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database beyond 2024. This database, active since…

SEO Riders: – Global methane emissions reach alarming levels despite improved monitoring – Nigeria’s methane reduction efforts hindered by data inaccuracies and regulatory challenges – Calls for stronger enforcement to curb methane emissions in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector Recent reports indicate that global methane emissions continue to rise, posing significant challenges to climate change…

SEO Riders: The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has called for an immediate increase in Nigeria’s crude oil production to align with the country’s expanding refining capacity. PETAN Chairman, Wole Ogunsanya, emphasized that with the Dangote Refinery’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity and the anticipated addition of the BUA Refinery’s 350,000 bpd next…

SEO Riders: – NCDMB’s biennial fair to spotlight opportunities across Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain – Inaugural Champions of Nigerian Content Awards to honor local content excellence at NOGOF 2025 The 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF 2025) is set to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the Nigerian…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun In the heart of Adamawa State, amidst the vibrant energy of its capital, Yola, a pivotal gathering unfolded, signaling a renewed and intensified commitment to Nigeria’s economic trajectory. The Federal Ministry of Finance, under the astute leadership of the Honourable Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, convened…