…local services, while its corporate interventions include education, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply and youth empowerment.He said the Zone has sustained the China–Nigeria Friendship School for over 14 years, serving over 700 pupils, and built roads estimated to benefit over 350,000 people among others.He…

…of reach for most consumers. High smartphone prices, uneven network coverage and rising infrastructure costs continue to limit adoption, despite growing demand for mobile data. In May 2023, 2G accounted for 58.36 percent of reported mobile connections, while 4G represented 25.06 percent and 5G just 0.12 percent. By Aug…

…governor to sustain this positive momentum through continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, improved welfare packages, recruitment and retention of medical personnel, and the strengthening of healthcare services across the state,” he explained. The theme for this year’s Physicians’ Week…

…administration, while calling for sustained policy stability, long-term financing and infrastructure investment to support industrial growth. He said the removal of petrol subsidies, foreign exchange reforms, fiscal and tax changes, efforts to strengthen the banking sector and infrastructure investments had begun to ad…

…to become an AI-native government by 2027, offering Nigeria valuable lessons in digital infrastructure, data integration and translating artificial intelligence policies into practical public services, JUSTICE OKAMGBA reports Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is pursuing a government model in which artificial intelligence…

…sector liquidity and sustainability, optimising existing assets, and expanding infrastructure to meet future demand. The framework is designed to address constraints across generation, transmission and distribution, ensuring that investments translate into more reliable electricity for households, businesses and indust…

…an extensive list of potential targets, including Iranian military installations, energy infrastructure, and nuclear facilities according to new reporting from CNN. The operation could be significantly broader than previous strikes against easily replaceable assets like radar systems and missile launchers. "It will be…

…developers and residents to observe the required safety setbacks around electricity infrastructure in accordance with relevant regulations. “The Chief Fire Officer emphasised that keeping a safe distance from transmission lines is essential to reducing the risk of electrical accidents, fire outbreaks and damage to live…

…predictable. Despite the improvements, Rabiu identified expensive borrowing, inadequate infrastructure and policy uncertainty as major obstacles to industrial expansion. “You cannot build a strong industrial economy primarily with expensive short-term financing,” he warned. He explained that manufacturing investments o…

…Operations Area to safeguard schools, places of worship and other critical national infrastructure. The military said troops' morale and operational efficiency remained satisfactory.

…and reduced poverty. “For businesses, it must mean lower production costs, reliable infrastructure, including power, higher productivity and affordable financing.” Yusuf also outlined the focus of the 2026 NESG under the theme, “Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity,” saying it expresse…

…demands greater productivity from every worker, enterprise and investment. We must judge infrastructure by the economic activity it generates and education by the skills and productivity it delivers. “We must judge industrial policy by the competitiveness of our firms and investment incentives by the capital, technolog…

…from conducting unauthorised tests of live electoral systems or accessing institutional infrastructure. Winning the competition will not automatically authorise the deployment of any solution in an election, as future institutional pilots will remain subject to relevant legal, technical, institutional and security appr…

…its strategic plan into measurable improvements in academic standards, research, infrastructure and the quality of graduates. “I challenge the university management to translate its strategic plan into measurable improvements in academic standards, research, infrastructure and the quality of graduates,” he said. He rea…

…more attractive. Tinubu said the government was pursuing reforms to improve healthcare infrastructure, expand health insurance coverage and strengthen primary healthcare delivery. “We firmly believe that quality healthcare is not a privilege reserved for a few, but a fundamental right that should be accessible to every…

…persistent farmer-herder conflicts through ranching, pasture development and improved infrastructure. The ministry is also aimed at transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector from traditional subsistence farming into a modern, commercial and globally competitive industry.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us…

…was once considered an expensive luxury is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure.Nigerians leave pots and fridges and gift couples solar panels at weddings. ImagesFor couples beginning married life, the ability to keep lights, fans and essential appliances running during power failures may now be more valuabl…

…Granting access, and providing cover.” His warning is moral: “You cannot destroy infrastructure, profit from illegal trade, and present yourself purely as an innocent victim. “You cannot demand millions in cleanup funds while harboring the very individuals who will re-break the pipes tomorrow.” He also punctured the IY…

…assessment, rather than every hospital in the country, but it highlights a significant infrastructure challenge. For Ebola preparedness, the implications are immediate. Infection prevention is not simply a matter of displaying instructions on a hospital wall. It requires dependable water supplies, adequate consumables,…

…Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command's commitment to protecting public infrastructure and combating vandalism and theft across the state. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.The police advised residents to support secur…

…strikes involving the United States and Iran, alongside attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East.Market participants fear that further escalation could disrupt crude production, exports and international shipping routes.Middle East tensions fuel supply concernsThe latest increase followed reports of…

…safe haven for the new threat to national development – unrestrained vandalism of power infrastructure. In the petition titled REQUEST FOR SECURITY INTERVENTION ON THE VANDALIZATION OF TCN INSTALLATIONS IN SAPELE, TCN told the NSA it has been facing repeated vandalism of its installations around that axis and beyond, p…

…flights cancelled until November 5. In recent weeks, Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure including oil facilities and airports have reached a scale unprecedented since the start of the conflict in Yemen in 2014. AFP

…said the partnership had expanded to cover digital trade, AI governance, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity and data protection, with scope for further cooperation on electronic waste management and e-health. Speaking on behalf of the Nigerian Government, National Coordinator of NCAIR, Dr Olubunmi Ajala, said…

…among other initiatives. This benchmark, which aligns Nigeria’s monetary market infrastructure with international practices, provides a transparent market-based reference rate for short-term lending transactions. “The CBN firmly believes that economic growth cannot be sustainable unless it is inclusive. Therefore, fina…