The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has successfully leveraged London Climate Action Week 2026 to solidify global partnerships and aggressively push Africa’s priorities in climate finance, high-integrity carbon markets, and sustainable development. Throughout the high-level summit, the agency championed Africa’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday officially administered the Oath of Office to eight newly appointed Federal Commissioners, deploying fresh leadership to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the National Population Commission (NPC). The brief ceremony, held…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to eliminate decades of fragmented and inconsistent education data with the upcoming launch of the Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS). Designed as a transformative national digital platform, DNEMIS aims to strengthen…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its 53-year history. Announced by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the sweeping changes aim to transform the decades-old scheme…
In a major push to diversify funding for Nigeria’s rapidly expanding creative and tech ecosystems, key stakeholders gathered at the United Nations House in Abuja to strengthen inter-agency collaboration. The high-level meeting focused on accelerating the successful adoption and implementation…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria has officially kicked off the highly anticipated HerAfCFTA Regional Conference in Abuja. The landmark event brings together continental leaders, policymakers, investors, and women entrepreneurs to dismantle trade barriers and aggressively accelerate women’s leadership…
The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality healthcare delivery across all Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Ibeju-Lekki, Eti-Osa, and Epe. The initiative is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to ensure that…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called for increased investment in observation systems to unlock the full potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in meteorology across Africa. Speaking at the World…
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele | A mother walks into a store to buy a healthy snack for her child. The shelves are stocked with snacks, chocolates, and drinks, all featuring brightly coloured packaging adorned with child-friendly cartoon characters. She picks an…
By Lasisi Olagunju | “Boldness, be my friend. Arm me, audacity, from head to foot.” Some live by that Shakespearean creed. They say aloud what society only whispers. They speak the unsayable, damn the world and make a difference. Northern…
