…next general election.” On the proposal by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan that funding for the commission should be drawn directly from the Federation Account, Eta-Messi said discussions are still ongoing. “Engagements are still in process with regard to drawing from the Federation Account,” she stated. INEC N…

From the NFIU’s disclosure that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and accounts linked to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awu…

The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered an emerging crowdfunding network being exploited to raise and channel funds for terrorist operations. This is as the agency said terrorist financiers were opening bank accounts in women’s names as well as using phone numbers for mobile banking or account alerts that…

…operational, or political vulnerability weakens institutional autonomy. Delayed funding can become delayed logistics, and delayed logistics can become disenfranchisement. Administrative weakness may achieve what crude manipulation once required. The legal framework matters equally. Uncertainty over electronic transmiss…

…subsequently lost the pregnancy. Following the incident, Carl coordinated a public crowdfunding campaign, which successfully secured a new apartment for Motunrayo's family and established an online clothing business to provide them with a sustainable income. However, Motunrayo recently returned to social media to solic…

…Bola Tinubu's re-election effort ahead of the 2027 general elections rather than funding what it called needless political campaigns."Those financing these needless campaigns should ask themselves what Ondo State gains from permanent political warfare. If their concern is truly development, they should support the gove…

…higher allocations to states and local governments? Do we restore subsidy, or continue funding roads, rail, power and security?” he asked. He also questioned whether Nigeria should return to subsidy at the expense of funding healthcare, education and social protection programmes for vulnerable citizens. The minister re…

…objectives to some funds released to states. He, however, said the effectiveness of such funding would depend largely on transparency and the willingness of citizens and civil society organisations to monitor how the money was utilised. “First and foremost, it is a good one that the government has started attaching mon…

…the project. The minister said the President directed the ministry to explore available funding sources, including TETFund, to ensure the completion of the complex. “President Bola Tinubu, when he came in, mandated that we look for funds, real funds, that we use in completing this National Library. He directed that we…

…including concerns about excessive campaign spending, opaque sources of political funding, weak disclosure and reporting, and limited enforcement of statutory spending and contribution rules.” “Previous assessments of Nigeria’s elections have identified significant gaps between the legal framework and its practical imp…

…ongoing across the state’s 23 local government areas. According to him, agricultural funding rose from N1.4bn in 2023 to over N100bn in 2026, while about 25 per cent of the state budget was allocated to education. He added that 100 compressed natural gas buses had transported about four million residents free of charge…

The Benue State Government has approved N294.53m as counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign across the state. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. Ogwuche said the approval was given at the State E…

…how government revenues are being managed, restoring subsidy without explaining its funding would not provide a lasting solution. “It is legitimate to question how government revenues are being managed, but it is equally important to acknowledge the economic consequences of returning to a subsidy regime. Nigerians dese…

…capacity, while more than 50 infrastructure projects have been executed through funding from the Lagos State Government, Federal Government, TETFund, private-sector contributions and internally generated revenue. Dangote was among three prominent Nigerians honoured with honorary doctorate degrees at the convocation. Th…

…to house them. He added, “The Edo State Government under Obaseki agreed to provide the funding to build the Benin Royal Museum at the space provided by the Oba of Benin. It was well announced to the delight of all Edo people. “The Obaseki administration took different steps, demolished Central Hospital and decided to c…

…the subsidy arrangement. Onanuga said restoring it would require Atiku to identify a funding source, outline a new pump price, and potentially push for amendments to the existing law.The presidency also pointed to structural changes in Nigeria's petroleum sector as a reason the old model can no longer apply. The Dangot…

…more than N1.7bn in targeted nutrition interventions and provided N500m as counterpart funding to leverage support from development partners. He said the interventions were aimed at preventing malnutrition, improving maternal and child nutrition, expanding micronutrient supplementation and strengthening the management…

…has announced two live information sessions for prospective applicants seeking grant funding under its EMERGE initiative, as the Federal Government steps up efforts to attract investment and support early-stage projects in Nigeria’s mining sector. The sessions will provide interested applicants with guidance on the fun…

…connection between northern agricultural communities and southern commercial centres. Funding is being provided by the China Exim Bank and the Nigerian government. The Benue State Federal Controller of Works, Engr. Mukaila Danladi, said the project, which commenced in 2023, is expected to be completed and handed over i…

…from effectively buying political positions. He said, “Campaign limits and campaign funding are needed for several reasons. The major reason is to ensure that candidates do not just come and buy positions, and spend so much resources to the detriment of other candidates that might not have similar resources.” Mamedu sa…

…from the $2 billion valuation OPay achieved after raising $400 million in a 2021 funding round led by SoftBank.The fintech was later valued at approximately $3.1 billion based on Opera Limited’s disclosed valuation of its 9.5 per cent stake in OPay in 2025.A successful US listing at the targeted valuation would positio…

Nigerian MSMEs can apply for N13 million in funding through the CREM's Endowment Trust Grant Programme15 selected businesses will receive grants and business training to enhance operations and growthApplication deadline for the GETGP is August 20, 2026, urging eligible entrepreneurs to act promptlyPAY ATTENTION: Mark L…

…essential for employment, entrepreneurship and economic participation. Beyond funding, we are also proud to contribute the expertise of our people through skills-based volunteering, reinforcing our commitment to creating sustainable opportunities and supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemaker…

…subvention for ESUT as ASUU's strike continued to disrupt academic activitiesThe new funding will raise the state government's total monthly support to ESUT from N161 million to N276 millionThe Enugu SSG appealed to ASUU members at ESUT to suspend the strike and return to classrooms in the interest of studentsPAY ATTEN…

…‘Impact First: Heritage’, a new multi-year grant programme designed to provide sustained funding and long-term partnership support to outstanding Nigerian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that have demonstrated exceptional impact, accountability, and governance. The inaugural Impact FIRST: Heritage Grant Presentat…