Top 10:
1. UK advocates strong infrastructure to tackle climate change
The United Kingdom has reiterated its commitment to mitigating the effects of climate change in Nigeria. According to a statement, British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, said this at a climate action event in the celebration of Commonwealth Day which was held at Lufasi Park in Lagos… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/uk-advocates-strong-infrastructure-to-tackle-climate-change/
2. NOA begins census sensitisation, advocacy
The National Orientation Agency has begun a nationwide sensitisation and advocacy to educate Nigerians about the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/noa-begins-census-sensitisation-advocacy/
3. FG executes 1,375 rural power projects with N45.89bn
The Federal Government completed a total of 1,375 rural power projects in various communities across the country with the sum of N45.89bn within a period of three years, the latest figures obtained from the Rural Electrification Agency, showed… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/fg-executes-1375-rural-power-projects-with-n45-89bn/
4. African cities neglecting housing needs for middle class – Report
The continued market activity in major African cities to deliver residential developments within the luxury and deluxe category has created a huge gap between the demand and supply for low-income earners, a report by Estate Intel has stated… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/african-cities-neglecting-housing-needs-for-middle-class-report/
5. Tackling menace of fake estate developers, fraudsters
DAMILOLA AINA writes on the increasing rate of land and housing scams in the country, the modus operandi used by illegal developers and ways to end the menace… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/tackling-menace-of-fake-estate-developers-fraudsters/
6. Global Money Week: Stakeholders canvass improved financial literacy
As Global Money Week comes to an end, personal finance experts have reiterated the importance of financial literacy among Nigerians… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/global-money-week-stakeholders-canvass-improved-financial-literacy/
7. Faster Internet expected as broadband hits 50%
Broadband penetration is set to hit 50 per cent before the end of 2023, expanding fast Internet access to Nigerians. In the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (2020 – 2025), the Federal Government set a 50 per cent broadband penetration target for 2023. In its policy document, the government set a broadband penetration target of “50 per cent of eligible individuals with provision for physically challenged,” for 2023… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/faster-internet-expected-as-broadband-hits-50/
8. Rate hikes ineffective against inflation, LCCI tells CBN
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to explore viable options to tackle the country’s surging inflation as the frequent interest rate hikes were not producing the desired result… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/rate-hikes-ineffective-against-inflation-lcci-tells-cbn-2/
9. Gender equality will improve GDP by 50% – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency said that gender equality in the digital space could increase the Gross Domestic Product of the country by over 50 per cent… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/gender-equality-will-improve-gdp-by-50-nitda/
10. New Naira notes diminish in circulation, as CBN directs banks to operate weekends
Few months after the introduction of new naira notes, the currency has continued to diminish in circulation, leaving Nigerians to scramble for the old tattered notes… Read more
