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CODE and BraveRock executives at housing campaign briefing in Abuja

CODE, BraveRock Launch Drive to End 28m Housing Deficit by 2030

By: Julian Osamoto Africa’s foremost social accountability group, Connected Development (CODE), has unveiled an ambitious campaign aimed at ensuring every Nigerian has access to affordable housing by 2030, amid a worsening housing deficit estimated at 28 million units. The initiative, announced in Abuja on Tuesday, in partnership with BraveRock Investment Limited, seeks to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, which calls for safe and affordable housing for all by 2030. CODE’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, […]

August 5, 2025

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NAWOJ Demands Urgent Action on North Central Insecurity

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has raised alarm over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria's North Central region, particularly the recurrent violent attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau States, with devastating impacts on women and children. This concern was part of the resolutions reached at the Association’s bi-monthly zonal meeting, presided over by its Vice President, Chizoba Ogbeche, and attended by Zonal Secretary, Juliana Ofoku; Zone D Board of Trustees member, Annah Daniel; […]

August 5, 2025

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Women’s Reserved Seats Bill Set for Voting in October — Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured that the parliament will deliberate and vote on the Special Seats Bill alongside other critical constitutional amendment bills when plenary resumes in October. Kalu emphasized the need for sustained advocacy to ensure the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, stressing that gender inclusion in governance is pivotal to deepening Nigeria’s democracy. He made this known at a Roundtable Reception on the Reserved Seats for […]

August 4, 2025

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Economy

NSIA Awards $220,000 Innovation Prizes to Nigerian Startups

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced winners of the third edition of its NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0), awarding over $220,000 to Nigerian startups developing solutions in energy, agriculture, and healthcare. The announcement followed an intense pitch session at the NPI 3.0 Demo Day, where ten finalists, selected from over 5,000 applicants, showcased their innovations to a panel of experts from the business and tech sectors. This year’s edition saw NSIA partnering with the […]

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Tinubu Gifts D’Tigress $100,000, Homes, National Honours for AfroBasket Victory

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with $100,000 each, a three-bedroom apartment in Abuja, and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) after their record-breaking performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The reward was announced during a special reception at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following D’Tigress’ 78–64 victory over Mali in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—a win that secured their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall, […]

August 4, 2025 2

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Life Camp Building Collapse: Rescued Victim Loses Leg, in Stable Condition

By Chinedu Echianu Aliyu, the 27-year-old security guard rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Life Camp area of Abuja, has undergone leg amputation following injuries sustained in the incident. According to the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) through a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, the victim’s leg was severely mangled and had to be amputated. He is currently reported to be in stable condition at […]

August 4, 2025

Business

Labour Minister Dingyadi Applauds NSITF MD Faleye for Transforming Social Insurance Fund

By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, has commended the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, for steering a significant turnaround of the agency just one year after his appointment. Speaking during his keynote address at the opening of a two-day retreat for the National Assembly Joint Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity, held in Lagos on Monday, Dingyadi described the transformation under Faleye’s leadership as commendable and […]

August 4, 2025

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Sport

House Committee on Sports Applauds D’Tigress for Historic Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their remarkable triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress clinched their seventh continental title and an unprecedented fifth straight championship, defeating Mali 78–64 in a fiercely contested final on Sunday night. With the win, the Nigerian side maintained its flawless record in Afrobasket finals — never having lost a championship game. The Chairman […]

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Business

NSDC Urges Farmers, Investors to Seize Nigeria’s $2bn Sugar Market

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has called on members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and private investors to seize the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s sugar sector, valued at over $2 billion. Executive Secretary, NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, who made the call during a courtesy visit by AFAN officials in Abuja, emphasises that local sugar production has become a strategic economic priority, driven by attractive market prospects, government incentives, and favourable economic conditions. “With Africa’s […]

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