Nigeria is seeking three proposed World Bank financing facilities worth $1.5bn for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development amid rising public debt.
Author: Weng Patrick Atokor
Optimus Bank Launches Lagos Blood Drive to Support Nigeria’s Healthcare Needs!
Optimus Bank has launched a Lagos blood drive under its Impact Starts With Us initiative to support healthcare and promote voluntary blood donation in Nigeria.
Ardova-led Consortium Agrees to Acquire Powergas in Major Nigerian CNG Deal!
Ardova-led consortium agrees to acquire Powergas, one of Africa’s largest CNG producers, with plans to expand compression capacity and build 100 CNG refuelling sites across Nigeria.
UBA’s Oliver Alawuba Calls for Bankable African Projects as Africa’s Investment Conversation Shifts From Potential to Execution!
UBA CEO Oliver Alawuba has called for stronger preparation of bankable African projects, highlighting investment, infrastructure and capital mobilisation at UNGA engagements in New York.
CBN Data Localisation Rule: Why Nigeria Needs More Skills, Secure Fibre and Stronger Data-Centre Capacity!
CBN data localisation requirements are driving debate over Nigeria’s data-centre capacity, technical skills, fibre security, power reliability and financial-sector readiness ahead of 2027.
CAN Demands Urgent Rescue of 78 Borno Schoolchildren After More Than 100 Days in Captivity!
CAN Borno has called for the urgent rescue of 78 schoolchildren abducted in Askira/Uba, as the children remain in captivity for more than 100 days.
Ruto Fast-Tracks Lamu Refinery as Dangote Says Kenya Project Will Be Bigger Than Lagos Plant!
President William Ruto is fast-tracking Kenya’s proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu as Aliko Dangote says the facility will be bigger than the Lagos refinery.
FG Targets 10 Million Globally Certified Nigerians, One Million Export-Linked Jobs by 2030!
Nigeria targets 10 million globally certified talents and one million export-linked jobs by 2030 through education reform, NATEP and digital skills development.
LASU Opens 2026/2027 NELFUND Student Loan Application, Sets December 31 Deadline!
LASU has opened the 2026/2027 NELFUND student loan application, with eligible students advised to apply and complete verification before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
Atiku Calls for Higher Minimum Wage, Says N70,000 Has Lost Purchasing Power!
Atiku Abubakar has called for a higher Nigerian minimum wage, arguing that the N70,000 wage has lost purchasing power amid inflation, currency depreciation and rising living costs.
UAE Jobseeker Visa: Who Can Apply, Requirements and How the 60, 90 and 120-Day Options Work!
UAE jobseeker visa explained: eligibility, 60, 90 and 120-day options, education, documents, financial requirements and key rules for foreign jobseekers.
Nigeria’s Investment Gap Puts Job Creation Under Pressure as NESG Calls for Productivity-Led Growth!
Nigeria’s investment levels remain a key challenge for job creation as NESG calls for stronger productivity, investment and economic reforms to support inclusive growth.
NARD Gives FG Two Weeks to Resolve Resident Doctors’ Unmet Demands!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve resident doctors’ welfare, remuneration, workload and professional concerns or risk further industrial action.
Oyebanji Pledges Sustained Investment to Strengthen Ekiti Education Sector!
Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed sustained investment in education, highlighting school infrastructure, tertiary institutions, digital learning and student support.
Pope Leo XIV Criticises France’s Assisted-Dying Law: What the New Law Means!
Pope Leo XIV has criticised France’s assisted-dying law during his Lourdes visit. Weng Global explains what the new law allows, its safeguards and the Catholic Church’s objections.