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FG cancels $717.7m World Bank...

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million...

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From the Sahel to the World: Are...

FG cancels $717.7m World Bank Power Sector loan amid reform setbacks

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank intervention funds meant to support reforms in Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector. The decision followed a formal request by the Federal Government and a joint agreement with the World Bank to discontinue financing under the Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation after key reform targets failed to materialise amid changing realities in the sector. Documents obtained from the World Bank showed that the cancellation affects the remaining balance of a broader $1.52 billion power sector recovery programme. “The restructuring will result in the...
Abdullahi Mustapha Haruna -
Columns

World food celebration...

The day is celebrated by several organizations that are concerned with food security like the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Program, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) etc. This day generates awareness globally for those who suffer from hunger and ensures the need for food security and nutritious diets for all. The main focus of this day is that food is a basic and fundamental human right (Affordability, Accessibility and Availability).
Maryam Umar -
Humanity

NGO in Keffi...

NGO in Keffi spreads hope, support on World Humanitarian Day Afrhud, in partnership with Alsharaq and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Keffi Branch,...
Salim Sani -
Gist

Man breaks up...

Man breaks up with girlfriend attempting Guinness World Record for longest hours indoors Funmi Ojelade, a Nigerian woman who embarked on a 168-hour indoor-thon in...
Salim Sani -
Local

Nigerian man’s ‘Cry-a-thon’...

A Nigerian man, identified as Tembu Ebere, recently revealed his harrowing experience of going 'partially blind' for 45 minutes during his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the 'Cry-a-thon.'
Maryam Umar -
News

Nigerians rank second...

Nigerians rank second in world most hardworking workers index ahead of US, UK Nigerian workers have been ranked second in the world after Mexico in...
Salim Sani -
News

Hilda Baci’s massive...

Hilda Baci's massive fan support crashed Guinness World Records website - Official Guinness World Records has revealed that Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda...
Maryam Umar -
Entertainment

My world crumbled...

My world crumbled after discovering my hubby impregnated his ex – Toke Makinwa Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress and media personality, recently revealed that her...
Maryam Umar -
International

Uganda introduces world’s...

Uganda introduces world’s harshest measures against homosexuality Story from Vivian DANIEL Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has signed into law a controversial anti-gay bill, which introduces draconian...
Gift Luckson -
Entertainment

Celine Dion forced...

Celine Dion forced to cancel world tour due to ongoing battle with incurable neurological disorder Following her battle with an incurable neurological condition, Canadian singer...
Maryam Umar -
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