…developing a pipeline of bankable projects and creating a more competitive operating environment. It also identified limited access to affordable finance as a major obstacle to private-sector expansion. Private-sector credit stood at 21.3 per cent of GDP, below the 33 per cent Sub-Saharan African average and the 47 per…

…to partner with the government in driving development, assuring them of an enabling environment to thrive. Okpebholo made the call on Thursday through his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini solar power grid established for Gbelebu Community by Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, in partnership with the Foundatio…

…that protected journalists in the course of their profession. “We want a healthy media environment with legislation that protects journalists in the exercise of their profession. The expansion of digital technology must be an opportunity and not an obstacle to the thriving of press freedom,” Bandiangou told the IPI. Th…

…the opportunity it provided voters to exercise their franchise in a relatively peaceful environment. According to them, the credibility of an election should ultimately be measured by whether voters are able to cast their ballots freely and whether their choices are respected. The groups commended INEC for its handling…

…advancement and improved infrastructure could only be achieved in a peaceful environment. “The general election is an opportunity to express democratic choice, not an arena for conflict,” he said. The commissioner called on young people to reject attempts to weaponise them for political purposes and instead channel the…

…reaffirmed its commitment to “safeguarding lives and property” and maintaining a secure environment for peaceful coexistence across Plateau State and the wider North Central region. “The Nigerian Army remains resolute in preventing the proliferation of illegal arms, protecting vulnerable communities and denying crimina…

…personnel in weapon handling and operations within creeks, waterways and the littoral environment. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Chief of Operations, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Patrick Effah, said on Wednesday that marksmanship was a fundamental combat skill that naval person…

…many families. Akume called for stronger collaboration among professionals in the built environment, as well as the adoption of measures including better design-to-cost, increased use of local materials, bulk procurement, waste reduction, modern construction methods, transparent bills of quantities and stronger domesti…

…by non-state actors, stressing that the party wanted to contest elections in an environment where every vote counted and legitimate mandates were respected. “For us in the ADC, the credibility of the 2027 elections must be non-negotiable. We expect the electoral process to be transparent, inclusive, peaceful and free f…

…on such spaces, stressing that green areas must be preserved for recreational and environmental purposes.

…is the bedrock currency that powers it all. Without a secure and privacy-compliant environment, citizen engagement stalls, investment slows, and digital progress is compromised,” he said. He noted that the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 provided the legal foundation while the General Application and Implementation Di…

…facilities. “The new complex is intended to provide a conducive and functional working environment for judicial officers, court staff and legal practitioners, while improving the overall administration of justice and access to judicial services in the state. “The project is expected to significantly improve the working…

…earners and small businesses while working towards creating a more business-friendly tax environment. He said the reforms should therefore be assessed not only by their immediate costs but also by the economic benefits and potential harm they had helped the country avoid. The minister maintained that the government rem…

…programme's objective of helping entrepreneurs navigate Nigeria's challenging business environment and build stronger enterprises.15 Businesses to receive N13mSenior Operations Manager, Chike Ugwu, disclosed that the programme has supported 60 beneficiaries over the past year, with N50.5 million already disbursed.For t…

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…particularly foreign capital, if reduced infrastructure spending weakens the business environment. They argue that sustained investment in roads, power, water, transport and other critical infrastructure remains important for improving productivity and making states more attractive to investors. The increase in aggrega…

…its deserved priority, as a seamless political process is guaranteed in a secure environment. “Security and electoral integrity are not separate rooms in the house of democracy. They are supporting pillars of the same structure. When insecurity prevents citizens from voting, democracy is diminished. When violence deter…

…he said, was critical to countering misinformation. “In today’s information environment, silence often creates space for misinformation, and timely, accurate, coordinated public communication is essential to sustaining public confidence before, during and after elections,” he said. On the fifth and sixth pillars, a Res…

…its Tennessee data-centre operations, although aspects of the deployment have generated environmental and permitting controversy. More dramatically, in January 2026, xAI announced an investment of more than $20 billion for its Southaven, Mississippi, data-centre development. The project is expected to expand xAI’s comp…

…across the State with material and moral assistance aimed at improving the operational environment for officers and enhancing service delivery to the public,” the statement partly read. Presenting the letter at the command headquarters, Bakori described Abdullahi as a rare gem and a true partner in policing. He noted t…

…So, for me, I think the principal issue here will have to do with the macroeconomic environment, which I think has been responsible for this. “But that is not to say that the cost-of-living issues are still not there, because the key drivers of the cost of living are still major pressure points as far as inflationary p…

…So, for me, I think the principal issue here will have to do with the macroeconomic environment, which I think has been responsible for this. “But that is not to say that the cost-of-living issues are still not there, because the key drivers of the cost of living are still major pressure points as far as inflationary p…

…society groups and other stakeholders to work towards ensuring a peaceful electoral environment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post Osun Election: CSOs demand thorough investigation of Senator Fadahunsi appeared first on Vanguard News.

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