The World Bank Group has urged that deep structural reforms guided by evidence are urgently needed to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty, warning that just 17% of Nigerian workers hold the wage jobs best able to lift people out of poverty. This …
Electoral Act: Parliament to appeal court judgement
The Nigerian Senate & House of Representatives on Wednesday, resolved to appeal the Federal High Court judgement which faulted the provision of section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, recently passed by the National Assembly. The parliament is asking the…
UNDP implements 170 environmental projects in communities
By Vivian Emoni The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has supported 29 states in tackling environmental projects across the country, through the Global Environmental Facilities and Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP). The GEF-SGP National Coordi…
UAE Non-Resident Ambassador presents credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama
Salem Rashid Al Owais, UAE Ambassador to Colombia, has presented his credentials to Marta Elida Gordón, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, as the UAE Non-Resident Ambassador. During a virtual ceremony, Marta Gordón wished Ambassador Al Owais…
Embattled judge loses bid to have conduct inquiry held in private
An unnamed judge facing an extremely rare misconduct inquiry has failed in a bid to have the case heard in private. The judge was also refused a request for documents to be kept out of the public eye, after a three-person judicial conduct panel said tr…
A person is dead after a crash in Bay of Plenty
A person has died after a single-vehicle crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Police were called to the crash at 5.37pm on State Highway 35 in Tirohanga, Ōpōtiki on Wednesday. Police said the person died at the scene. The road reopened on Thursday morni…
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Emirates Development Bank, Emirati Entrepreneurs Association discuss collaboration
In line with its commitment to support the Emirati entrepreneurial ecosystem and boost their contribution to UAE’s economic growth, the Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has received a high-level delegation from Emirati Entrepreneurs Association (Emirati…
Agency to develop indigenous technologies for SDGs
By Sylvester Thompson The National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) says it is considering developing a database of indigenous technologies to address issues relating to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. Prof. Okechukwu Ukw…
SDP remains committed – National Chairman
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Olu Agunloye, says SDP will remain committed to bringing hope for Nigeria and will continue to be the credible alternative for Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election. Dr. Agunloye ad…