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China Encourages Nigerian Youths to Learn Mandarin, Deepen Cultural Ties

China Encourages Nigerian Youths to Learn Mandarin, Deepen Cultural Ties

ABUJA, Nigeria — China has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace language learning and cultural exchange programmes as a pathway to global opportunities, educational advancement, and stronger bilateral ties between both nations. The call was made during the 19th Nigeria Division of the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. […]

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Beyond Transportation: The Economic Impact of Nigeria's Railways

Beyond Transportation: The Economic Impact of Nigeria’s Railways

Transportation is often viewed simply as a means of moving people from one location to another. Yet for nations seeking economic growth, transportation infrastructure serves a much larger purpose. It connects markets, reduces business costs, improves productivity, and drives development. Among the various modes of transportation, railways have historically played a critical role in supporting

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Nigeria Once Led the World in Palm Oil. What Changed?

From Global Leader to Major Importer: The Story of Nigeria’s Palm Oil Decline

There was a time when Nigeria stood at the centre of the global palm oil industry. Long before crude oil transformed the nation’s economy, palm oil was one of Nigeria’s most valuable exports. The country supplied international markets, generated foreign exchange, created jobs, and supported millions of livelihoods across rural communities. Today, the story is

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When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

When Groundnut Pyramids Defined Nigeria’s Economy

Long before crude oil became the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, groundnuts helped build the nation. For decades, Nigeria was one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of groundnuts, commonly known as peanuts. The crop generated foreign exchange, created jobs, supported rural communities, and contributed significantly to government revenue. At the centre of this success

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More Young Nigerians Are Leaving in Search of Opportunities

More Young Nigerians Are Leaving in Search of Better Opportunities

Across airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities, a familiar story continues to unfold. Young Nigerians are leaving. Some are heading to the United Kingdom for postgraduate studies. Others are relocating to Canada, Australia, the United States, and several countries across Europe and the Middle East. For many, the journey represents more

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What Paperless Governance Means for How African States Actually Function A Shift From Paper-Based Bureaucracy to Digital Systems

What Paperless Governance Means for How African States Actually Function

A Shift From Paper-Based Bureaucracy to Digital Systems Paperless governance represents a structural change in how government institutions operate, moving from manual, paper-based administration to fully digitised workflows that manage documentation, approvals, and communication electronically. Across many African states, public administration has historically relied on physical files, manual signatures, and inter-office document movement. This system,

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FG Opens $20,000 Cleantech Grant for Nigerian Startups and SMEs

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has announced the opening of applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria Accelerator Fund, offering grants of up to $20,000 to Nigerian startups and small businesses. The initiative is designed to support clean-tech startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative solutions focused

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This Is Nigeria Launches ‘The 36: Nigeria Unscripted’ to Showcase Nation’s Culture and Innovation

A new storytelling movement is emerging to reshape how Nigeria is perceived locally and globally. This Is Nigeria has officially launched “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted,” an ambitious initiative aimed at capturing the country’s cultural depth, creative energy, and growing innovation landscape across all 36 states. A New Narrative for Nigeria At its core, “The 36:

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