…opportunities for Nigerians in the diaspora to participate meaningfully in community and national development.Ultimately, a stronger relationship between Nigerians abroad and their communities at home can help transform shared aspirations into lasting contributions to national progress. The challenge is to ensure that…
…on youth participation in governance, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and national development.Video captures moment Pastor Bolaji Idowu arrived at Seyi Tinubu's event. >High-profile crowd at Seyi Tinubu colloquiumThe event attracted a wide range of notable figures, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanw…
…requires mobilising pension funds, household savings and private capital for productive national development. He noted that a functional capital market would not only provide returns for investors but also support industries, infrastructure development and job creation. Gajir said the task before universities was to mo…
…challenges extends beyond the individual, affecting families, society, the economy and national development. “When a young person struggles, it is not only a health sector problem; it is a family problem, a social problem and economic problem and national development problem. As such, the solution cuts across sectors,”…
…syndicated limited-recourse financing for the Obajana Cement Project involving international development and export finance institutions. The statement added that AELEX advised on aspects of the establishment and operation of the Dangote Refinery project within Nigeria’s Free Zone framework. On the latest IPO, the mana…
…population represents a major economic asset that must be deliberately harnessed for national development. “If you give the youths flour, they turn it to a big pie. If you give them some few tools, they couple it to a powerful machine,” she said, citing the creativity and technological achievements of Nigerian youths.…
…already reflected in some government policies, including the ongoing preparation of the National Development Plan 2026–2030 and efforts to strengthen the alignment between development planning and annual budgets. She also cited the Nigeria Industrial Policy launched in February 2026, which prioritises agro-processing,…
…fields. Jidda urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain actively involved in national development through their knowledge, skills, networks and investments. “Wherever we live, we each have a part to play in Nigeria’s progress,” he said, urging Nigerians to promote peace, unity and prosperity. Nigeria’s Permanent Repres…
…will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economic diversification, improved governance and inclusive growth as part of efforts to build a more prosperous and secure future for the country. The ambassador stated this…
…Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and is being implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in partnership with the Kukah Centre. Speaking at the event, the Plateau State Commissioner for Justice, Philemon Daffi, who was represented by Barrister Christopher Bot, commended the Kukah Centre for driving…
…services in return for money, since Trump dismantled USAID (the US Agency for International Development), which represented 42 percent of the world’s foreign aid. Such services may include access to the population’s personal health data or its rare earth metals. An international investigation published in September by…
…integrity, discipline, knowledge, service and respect for shared values as essential to national development, stressing that transformation must begin with individuals and be reflected in leadership, institutions and society. He commended the IFL for creating a platform for meaningful dialogue on citizenship and leader…
A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since the beginning of the…
…for greater participation, cooperation and commitment from Nigerians in supporting national development efforts. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Director-General also urged Nigerians to protect the country’s peace and unity by respecting political differences, rejecting hate speech and violence, and resolving…
…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The figure is split between $19.12 billion owed to the International Development Association and $1.61 billion to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.Since 2024, Nigeria has secured several World Bank financing packages to fund economic reforms, social protection, infr…
…the extraordinary opportunity to secure their futures and contribute meaningfully to national development. He also extended appreciation to the host community of Eke for its exemplary hospitality, cooperation and proactive partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education in facilitating a seamless operational take-of…
…is not simply to applaud Ghana. It is to turn the message from the United Nations into a national development strategy. The UN General Assembly is ultimately a forum for speeches. Real change comes afterwards—through negotiations, resolutions, institutions, budgets and implementation. Nearly 130 heads of state and gove…
…who chaired the committee that produced the Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development, spoke on Monday in Umuahia while delivering a lecture on “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo” at the Igbo Day celebration. He said the Charter would amount to another failed document unless Ndigbo immedi…
…to replace health funding previously provided through the United States Agency for International Development. Mahama said Ghana subjected the document to due process, with the Ministry of Health reviewing it before presenting an Information Paper to Cabinet. He said several provisions were flagged, including requiremen…
…ACReSAL from its previously approved $700m to $1.2bn, entirely financed through the International Development Association, the World Bank’s concessional financing arm. The document said, “The Government of Nigeria has requested AF of $500m to scale up demonstrated project results and strengthen the institutional, opera…
…learning to certification, and certification to productive work, enterprise and national development,” he said. The minister said the Federal Government was targeting 32,000 enrolments and 32,000 certificates, stressing, however, that the success of the programme would ultimately be measured by the number of beneficiar…
…by the end of his tenure, compared with none at the beginning.“He attracted international development partnerships. The record includes engagement with organisations such as the World Bank, UNDP, DFID and the European Union, alongside diplomatic engagement with foreign governments. His manifesto also says he was recogn…
…need for government institutions to leverage their expertise and resources to advance national development. He assured the delegation that “INEC remained willing to explore further areas of cooperation” that could strengthen the capacity of both institutions to deliver on their respective mandates. In his response, Ain…
…that can contribute to the country’s construction ambitions, aligned with Nigeria’s National Development Plan.” The exhibition will attract brands from countries including Germany, India, Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. Featured exhibitors include Saint-Gobain, Sika, Asian Paints, Bosch, Uniflo – Al Shihhi…
…companies, trade commissioners and diplomatic representatives, as well as international development partners. Governor Lawal spoke on how states compete for increasingly selective private capital and what distinguishes an economic opportunity from an investable proposition. He provided insight into how Zamfara State, u…