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Widows, Orphans Excluded from Nigeria's Social Safety Net

As Nigeria's economic crisis deepens, widows and orphans remain outside formal welfare coverage. The SMILE Project's outreach to 1,500 beneficiaries highlights the urgent need for a structured national safety net.

World Bank Approves $500m for Nigerian MSMEs

The World Bank has greenlit a $500 million package to boost credit access for Nigeria's MSMEs. The FINCLUDE project targets women-led and agribusiness firms to drive growth and jobs. Read more.

Greensand Project to Store CO2 Under North Sea in 2025

Denmark's North Sea, once an oil hub, will soon store imported European CO2. The Greensand CCS project, led by Ineos, aims to bury 400,000 tonnes annually, marking a major shift in fighting climate change. Read more.

Olu of Warri Inspects Delta Road Project on Scooter

Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III's viral scooter inspection of a Delta road project draws praise from celebrities like Gilmore and Dotun, hailed as a 'new age king'. See the full story and reactions.

Rotary Club Commissions WASH Project in Abuja

The Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has commissioned a major Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at Jahi Primary Health Care Centre. Funded by a Rotary Foundation grant, the project includes a solar-powered borehole and improved facilities t

NFF Files FIFA Petition Against DR Congo Over Player Eligibility

The Nigeria Football Federation has lodged a formal protest with FIFA, accusing DR Congo of fielding ineligible players. The stakes are high, with World Cup qualification and over N13 billion in prize money on the line. Read the full details.

World Bank Boosts Funding for Nigeria's Skills Project

The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.

Netflix Announces FIFA World Cup 2026 Video Game

Netflix is launching an exclusive FIFA football game in summer 2026 to coincide with the World Cup. Playable solo or online on smartphones, it's a major move into gaming. Read more.

Dembele, Bonmati Win FIFA Best Awards 2025

PSG's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati clinch FIFA Best Awards. Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie finishes as runner-up for best goalkeeper. Get all the details from the Qatar ceremony.

NDDC Suspends Project Launch to Mourn Bayelsa Deputy Gov

The NDDC has postponed all project inaugurations in the Niger Delta to honour the late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read about the tributes and the suspended 700-bed hostel commissioning.

FG Takes Over N47bn Abandoned Kano Road Project

The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.

Zamfara Gov Launches €5.1m EU Peace Project

Governor Dauda Lawal has launched a European Union-funded project to build peace and resilience in conflict-hit areas of Zamfara and Katsina, targeting over 95,000 people. Read more.

Trump Wins FIFA Peace Prize Amid Controversy

Donald Trump awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw. The surprise honour sparks criticism as the FIFA Council did not approve it. Read the full story.

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