African Nations to Connect 300 Million People to Power by 2030

Several African nations converged for an energy summit in Tanzania and committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up homes of 300 million people in the next six years. Launched by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, the plan dubbed “Mission 300” aims to unlock at least $90 […]
World Bank Group announces new targets to accelerate the use of broadband internet, social protection programs

As the world grapples with the realities of gender inequality, the World Bank Group today (Thursday 24th October 2024), announced a set of actions and concrete goals that aim to boost economic opportunities for more women, toward implementing Gender Strategy 2030. President of the World Bank Group, Anjay Banga speaking at a flagship event on […]
Senate Directs Police To Employ 10 Persons Each From 774 LGAs

the Senate, has directed the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 local government councils in Nigeria. The directive, according to the Upper Chamber, should form part of its annual recruitment processes. The resolution was reached as a result of a motion […]
The World Bank has commenced payment of the $800 million approved for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up

Reports says the bank has disbursed about $299.99 million to Nigeria under theNational Social Safety Net Programme-Scale Up approved by the World Bank onDecember 16, 2021.Documents obtained from the World Bank confirmed the payment adding that thedisbursement was made recently.