Yosef Abramowitz, a renewable energy investor and Chief Executive Officer of Gigawatt Global, has announced plans to provide up to $500 million in project financing for solar power plants across Nigerian universities. Abramowitz made the announcement in Abuja during the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge National Showcase and the official launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative (TLI), organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). He said the initiative aims to improve electricity supply, support research and extend power to surrounding rural communities. He explained that the funding would cover up to 90 per cent of the financing required for…
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The Katsina State Government has unveiled domesticated guidelines for the state-funded procurement of family planning commodities to strengthen healthcare financing and improve access to childbirth spacing services. The guidelines were unveiled on Wednesday at a dissemination workshop organised by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Access to Medicines Initiative (AMI). The event brought together government officials, development partners, civil society organisations and local government representatives. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Musa Funtua, described the guidelines as a roadmap for the sustainable financing of family planning commodities in the state. He said the framework would…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will construct additional modern bus and taxi terminals across Abuja to eliminate illegal motor parks, enhance passenger safety and modernise the nation’s capital. Mr Chinedum Elechi, Mandate Secretary, FCTA Transportation Secretariat, said this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the operationalisation of the Mabushi and Central Business District bus and taxi terminals. Elechi reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transforming the Federal Capital Territory into a world-class city through ongoing transport projects and future budgetary provisions for additional terminals. He addressed concerns over the reliance on informal loading points, including Berger…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the Access to Market initiative, aimed at connecting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with buyers, distributors and strategic partners to accelerate business growth and job creation. The Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, said the initiative would bridge the market access gap confronting many entrepreneurs after they receive training and financial support. According to Ajigbotafe, the programme, being implemented by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), underscored the state’s commitment to building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem that promotes enterprise development and inclusive economic growth. “Access to Market represents…
The Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) has intensified efforts to attract young people into fish farming through training and mentorship. The association said it was targeting students studying fisheries and agriculture in Nigerian universities to strengthen the aquaculture subsector. LASCAFAN State Chairman, Mr Olatoye Fajimi, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Lagos. Fajimi said the initiative would integrate younger farmers into aquaculture, noting that many existing practitioners were ageing. “Our focus is on students studying Fisheries and Agriculture because they have acquired theoretical knowledge over four to five years,” he said.…
The Kano State Government has approved the immediate suspension of all Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme activities across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar, on Thursday in Kano. He said the decision was part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in the implementation of the life-saving intervention. “The suspension takes immediate effect and is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation into programme operations, documentation, personnel records and all related implementation activities. “All ongoing field operations, distributions and community engagement activities under the…
The Federal Government has rallied support for Miss Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, as the country’s official representative to the 75th Miss World pageant scheduled to be held in Vietnam on 5 September. Speaking at a send-off reception in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described the global pageant as a platform promoting leadership, purpose and social impact. “It is my honour to present and send forth Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the official representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Miss World Pageant 2026. “She will carry our flag onto one…
Some fathers have urged Nigerian men to provide practical and emotional support for their wives to ensure successful exclusive breastfeeding and healthier outcomes for children, emphasising that fathers play critical roles throughout the process. The fathers gave the advice in interviews with reporters on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed globally from 1 to 7 August. The 2026 campaign, themed “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”, highlights the need for supportive families, workplaces and communities to sustain breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health. Mr Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, whose three children were…
The Publisher of eWorldnews, Mr Aaron Ukodie, says stakeholders will assess the impact of GSM technology on Nigeria’s economy 25 years after its introduction. Ukodie, who is also the Convener of the eWorld Forum, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the assessment would be carried out at the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum, scheduled for September 24 with the theme “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On.” “The forum will provide an opportunity to review the transformation that followed the commercial launch of GSM services in August 2001 and its impact on national development,” he said.…
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for stronger and sustained security measures following renewed bandit attacks on communities in the state. Tambuwal made the call while reacting to recent attacks on the Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area, describing the violence as a painful reminder of the persistent insecurity confronting rural communities in Sokoto. The former governor condemned the killings, destruction of property and displacement of residents, saying the continued attacks on innocent citizens were unacceptable. He expressed sympathy with families who lost loved ones, wished those injured a speedy recovery…