…long term. The remarks come as the World Bank recently unveiled a new six-year Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria, which places job creation at the centre of its support for the country through investments in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and digital connectivity.

…anniversary. Speaking at the event, the foundation's Head of Operations, Governance and Partnership, Joshua Aremu, said artificial intelligence had become a transformative force globally, making it necessary to equip students with relevant knowledge and skills. ‎According to him, introducing AI education at the seconda…

…launch, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, said the renewed partnership presents an opportunity to move beyond policy commitments to practical implementation. "It is my honour to deliver this keynote address at the launch of Phase II of the International Labour Organisation project on the Soci…

…structure capable of sustaining research excellence and attracting international partnerships." She explained that although IAMRAT had recorded significant achievements in malaria, infectious diseases, neuroscience, genetics, molecular medicine, epidemiology, environmental health and public health research, institution…

…implemented across nine participating states under the UBEC-Islamic Development Bank partnership, while the Alternative Schools Programme continues to expand learning opportunities for out-of-school children. What you should know Earlier in 2025, Alausa proposed replacing Nigeria's current 9-3-4 education structure wit…

China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with Nigeria, pledging deeper cooperation in governance, economic development and strategic engagement as the Communist Party of China celebrates its 105th anniversary. In a statement marking the anniversary, issued on Tuesday in Abuja,…

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…of Nigeria. If truly Nigeria had voluntarily embraced its touted joint military partnership with the United States, why did it take a United State official a whole three weeks in a media programme to unveil a major strike that decimated the enemy and probably set their evil plans over Nigeria back some months? If those…

…focused on AI training, startup support, technical education, hackathons, and ecosystem partnerships to strengthen regional innovation. Tech Derby's co-founder and event project manager, Olawale Olatunji, said discussions throughout the conference reinforced the role of AI, responsible innovation, and digital skills in…

…reporting risk losing access to international capital, export markets and strategic partnerships as investors increasingly demand transparency beyond traditional financial statements. Speaking at the 5th Annual Nigeria Employers' Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association in Abuja on Tuesday, t…

…Africa’s oldest fintech companies, is deepening its push into wealth products through a partnership with blockchain infrastructure startup TBook that will allow users to invest in tokenised real-world assets (RWAs). The partnership will connect Paga’s payment and compliance infrastructure with TBook’s marketplace for t…

…after the completion of the necessary documentation. Under the 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, facilitated by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, the concessionaire will finance, rehabilitate, expand, operate and manage the airport. However, in a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, ILT rejected…

…noted, "Our goal is to support governments through innovative research, strategic partnerships, and technologies that improve livelihoods while building more sustainable agricultural systems." Also speaking, the Deputy Director-General (Research) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Bernar…

…larger volumes of unsecured consumer loans create durable businesses. Embedded finance, partnerships and products attached to existing commercial relationships offer something consumer lending apps have struggled to find consistently over the last decade: visibility into repayment. Branch Mfb has arrived at a similar d…

…not as a favour Nigeria occasionally remembers to ask, but as the minimum standard of partnership that Africa's largest economy and most populous nation is entitled to demand. And it would start internalising a truth that the evidence has made plain: how Nigeria treats visitors at its own gates determines, to a signifi…

…between electoral officials and security personnel during the election, saying the partnership contributed significantly to maintaining peace at polling units. The UK mission also commended efforts made to prioritise vulnerable voters at several polling units. However, it expressed concern that many polling units visit…

…in accordance with existing laws. Ajanaku also highlighted the government's strong partnership with both state-owned and private media organisations in promoting government programmes and policies. He called on residents to continue supporting the Aiyedatiwa administration, assuring them that the government remains foc…

…and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, said membership of the coalition would strengthen partnerships and provide a platform for knowledge exchange. "Through our State-Determined Contributions framework and broader climate agenda, Lagos State is moving from ambition to implementation. Membership of the Under2 Coalition…

…and employs more than 75,000 people, per its parent company's website. Tata has forged partnerships with global companies, including Apple, ASML, Intel, Qualcomm, and Tesla as manufacturers diversify supply chains beyond China and increasingly turn to India as an alternative production hub. Cybersecurity researcher Raj…

…and the latest blockbuster "Backrooms." Google DeepMind is billing the investment as a partnership, a "first-of-its-kind" that will see the two companies create AI tools for filmmaking, with Google DeepMind receiving "feedback and guidance from leading artists." A24 has recently worked with big names like Timothée Chal…

…tangible impact. Through a formidable combination of policy reforms, public-private partnerships and an aggressive off-grid deployment strategy, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is rewriting the country's energy story. The driving force behind this revolution is anchored at the very top echelon of government unde…

…popularly known as MC Oluomo, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. The proposed partnership is expected to provide pension coverage for an estimated nine million transport workers operating across motor parks, interstate routes, logistics corridors and urban transport networks nationwide. At the meeting, the NURT…

…complicity of Western powers. However, reality shows that the strengthening of regional partnerships and the uniting of African states in addressing security issues and combating the terrorist threat leave fewer and fewer opportunities for Paris to destabilize its former colonies. France will have to acknowledge Africa…

…Aguilera, said the European Union's support for the initiative reflected its broader partnership with Nigeria in strengthening democratic governance through locally led institutions and civil society organisations. Aguilera said: "The European Union is proud to support Nigerian organisations that are developing innovat…

…demonstrates confidence in EBID's development model and strategic vision. He said the partnership would strengthen the institution's capacity to mobilise large-scale resources and support sustainable development initiatives across the region. The transaction comes at a time when development finance institutions across…