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Egypt and Nigeria are enhancing cooperation to improve the African Union’s (AU) performance, focusing on governance, budgeting, and the deployment of the AU Mission to Somalia (AMISOM). High-Level Political TalksEgypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar held the 3rd round of political talks at the ministerial level in Cairo. Key discussions included…

The German government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have inaugurated 1,900 resettlement houses and an ICT center in Monguno, Borno State, to aid displaced families affected by insurgency. Boosting Community StabilityGerman Ambassador Annet Günther praised Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for his dedication to rebuilding communities. The initiative, a collaboration between Borno’s government…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to inject $1 billion into the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program, expanding the initiative to 28 more Nigerian states. Enhancing Local Food ProductionAfDB President Akinwumi Adesina announced this during the launch of a soybean refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Nasarawa State.…

Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to address open defecation and sanitation challenges across Nigeria. At a workshop in Abuja, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, highlighted the partnership’s objectives. Represented by Mr. Moses Jo-Madugu, the Director of Reforms…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported a remarkable 2,500% increase in the nation’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion capacity in 2024. Farouk Ahmed, the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, revealed this on Thursday during the inaugural Petroleum Industry Stakeholders’ Forum organized by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in Abuja. According…

From January 8th to 9th, 2025, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Nigeria, marking a significant step in boosting bilateral ties. This visit, following a four-year gap, coincided with the 25th Anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It also followed earlier high-level exchanges between China and Nigeria in 2024, including visits by Nigeria’s…

Nigeria is advancing its commitment to the Paris Agreement by enhancing its institutional capacity to meet transparency requirements. On January 16, 2025, government officials, civil society representatives, and media personnel gathered in Abuja for training on data collection, processing, and reporting. The training is part of the Global Environment Facility’s Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Global Environment Facility-Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (GEF-CBIT) project to enhance transparency in reporting climate action. The launch took place on January 16, 2025, during an inception workshop in Abuja. The workshop, themed “Strengthening the Capacity of Institutions in Nigeria to Implement the Transparency Requirements of the…

Since 2019, Jane Odonwodo has been at the forefront of global talent development, bridging skill gaps and fostering international collaborations. As the Local HR Partner for the Digital Explorers program, funded by the EU, she addressed ICT talent shortages in the Baltics, providing upskilling opportunities and strengthening cross-cultural integration. Building on the success of phase…

Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, assured that the Federal Government would meet its N36.35 trillion revenue target in the 2025 budget. Speaking at the National Assembly Joint Committees on Finance hearing, Bagudu highlighted the positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, including the removal of fuel and foreign exchange…