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World Bank injects $500m into Nigeria farms for growth

03.04.2026

The World Bank has approved a $500m International Development Association credit to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector under a new programme targeting smallholder farmers, value chains, and food security. The funding will support the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth project, also known as AGROW, which aims to improve productivity, strengthen market linkages, and create jobs...

Attah To Speak At April Edition Of Nigerian Content Lecture Series

03.04.2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced that Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, will speak at the next edition of the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series. The lecture will hold virtually on April 9 by 10am, and the renowned industry expert will speak on “Finding Funds for...

Kaduna Gov Seeks Collaboration With Town Planners

03.04.2026

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been working to enhance transparency in land allocation, enforce development control regulations, and promote orderly urban expansion. The governor also said the Kaduna State Government is investing in infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for its citizens, according to a statement signed by...

Court Rejects Bid To Bar Kingibe From ADC Activities

03.04.2026

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday rejected the bid of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Wuse Ward of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in all activities of the party following her alleged suspension from the party. Instead, the judge...

NIMR DG Hails 400,000-Sample Biobank To Boost Disease Research

03.04.2026

As a critical resource and move for advancing disease research tailored to Nigeria’s health needs, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yabga, Lagos, has unveiled its Biobank, which houses over 400,000 biological samples. The Director-General of the institute, Prof John Oladapo Obafunwa, a Professor of Forensic Pathology/ Consultant Pathologist, disclosed this during a meeting...

NPA Seeks Strong Legal Framework For Port Investors

03.04.2026

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that the delays in renewing port concession agreements necessary to strengthen investor confidence and avoid future disputes. The authority stressed the need for a thorough review of the agreement, saying that no investor will put money where the legal framework is weak. The NPA Managing Director, Dr Abubakar...

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