The tripartite alliance between the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), and United Nations (UN) has officially charted the next course for continental security, following a high-level Strategic Steering Committee meeting held today. The summit focused on transitioning the AU…
In a significant move to bolster international stability, Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to a deepened strategic partnership focused on counterterrorism, regional security, and intelligence sharing. The commitment follows a high-level three-day working visit to the…
In a decisive move to pivot Nigeria toward a knowledge-based economy, the Federal Government has officially approved the establishment of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF). This ambitious initiative, aimed at fostering global competitiveness, is set to inject…
African leaders and senior officials of the African Union have renewed calls for stronger, sustainable, and African-owned financing mechanisms to address the continent’s rising peace and security challenges. The call was made during a Joint Retreat of senior African Union…
In a major boost for Nigeria’s industrial ambitions, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially launched the Mine-Tech UniPod at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) on Friday. The facility is designed to serve as a hub for innovation, technology, and…
John Onyeukwu | Development News Network | Nigeria’s electricity “Band” pricing framework was conceived as a technocratic solution to a failing power sector. By linking tariffs to hours of supply, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) sought to impose discipline…
By Peter Emmanuel | Through targeted data use, community engagement, and integrated primary healthcare services, Bauchi State is expanding vaccination access to zero-dose children in hard-to-reach communities, reducing long-standing immunisation gaps. In Tumfafi Ward of Shira Local Government Area in…
In a strategic move to fortify democratic integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections, civic media organization FactCheckAfrica has officially launched the Digital Democracy Suite, a cutting-edge trio of technological tools designed to bridge the gap between Nigerian citizens and…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Government has stepped up its malaria elimination drive following a sharp decline in malaria prevalence to below two per cent across the state, marking one of its most significant public health achievements in…
Health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) are continuing to investigate an unfolding hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship as epidemiological tracking and laboratory sequencing efforts continue to refine global understanding of how the Andes strain…
