377 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
The Nigerian government has unveiled a national food bank programme through a partnership between the First Lady's office, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to address widespread child malnutrition.
Federal agencies are deploying dual strategies to safeguard public investments, with anti-corruption bodies tracking billions in constituency projects while energy authorities engage traditional leaders to combat transmission line vandalism.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kaduna Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, while the APC announces collaboration with APGA in Anambra State as part of early preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reopened the Kamba and Tsamiya border crossings in a calculated move aimed at revitalizing regional trade and strengthening West African economic cooperation.
State and federal officials across Nigeria distributed food and cash support to hundreds of thousands of households during Ramadan, reflecting growing government recognition of economic hardship facing ordinary citizens.
The Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court demand stricter compliance with judicial rulings, while the Federal Judicial Service Commission approves a new acting chief registrar amid ongoing institutional reforms.
President Bola Tinubu has enlisted traditional rulers and religious leaders in Nigeria's fight against preventable diseases, deploying an interfaith strategy to address persistent public health challenges.
The Nigerian Senate has demanded immediate deployment of additional security forces to Niger State after bandits killed 56 people, while police in Kaduna arrested 17 suspects and dismantled multiple criminal camps in coordinated operations.
The World Bank has identified investments in health, education, and social protection as essential prerequisites for Nigeria to reach its $1 trillion economy goal by 2030, highlighting human capital development as a critical economic driver.
Nigeria's decision to reverse a ban on sachet alcohol has drawn sharp criticism from health professionals, while international bodies warn of mounting climate risks requiring urgent policy action across developing nations.
The Federal High Court appoints a new Acting Chief Registrar as the Nigerian Bar Association and ECOWAS Court intensify calls for stronger enforcement of judicial decisions, highlighting systemic challenges in Nigeria's justice system.
Nigeria unveiled its Industrial Policy 2025 while confronting ₦8 trillion in annual revenue losses from concessions, as the government pursues trade expansion and energy infrastructure development to stabilize the economy.
Governments worldwide are intensifying tax pressure on high-net-worth individuals while African financial markets undergo structural shifts, with Nigerian pension funds rotating toward equities and South Africa's central bank mandating greater lending rate transparency.
President Tinubu has enlisted traditional and religious leaders to monitor primary healthcare facilities while government initiatives target medicine security and equipment maintenance gaps exposed by pandemic vulnerabilities.
The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on February 17 signals the beginning of Ramadan 2026, prompting spiritual reflection and charitable initiatives across the Islamic world and Nigeria's Muslim communities.