ADB Backs Indonesia’s Green Transition With $500 Million Policy Loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a 500 million US dollar policy-based loan to advance Indonesia’s green growth agenda and reinforce its global competitiveness. The funding is part of the third phase of the Competitiveness, Industrial Modernisation, and Trade Acceleration (CITA) programme — a wide-ranging initiative aimed at boosting trade efficiency, encouraging sustainable investment,…

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ASUU Rejects FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Says Union Won’t Be Intimidated

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats. ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, stated this on Monday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Piwuna said the union remained united and would not…

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Tinubu Rejects Two Parliamentary Bills, Citing Financial And Policy Risks

President Bola Tinubu has refused assent to two major bills passed by Nigeria’s parliament, underscoring concerns over governance, fiscal accountability and policy coherence. The bills — to establish the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology and amend the National Library Trust Fund — were returned to the National Assembly with detailed objections. Tinubu warned that the…

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Reps Inaugurate Committee On Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy Oversight

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday inaugurated an ad hoc committee to oversee the implementation of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil policy. Abbas said the move was a critical step toward ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in one of Nigeria’s most significant energy sector initiatives. He charged the committee…

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FG Unveils National Marine, Blue Economy Policy To Cut Logistics Costs

The Federal Government has unveiled a new National Marine and Blue Economy Policy aimed at reducing logistics costs, boosting trade competitiveness, and attracting private sector investment into the maritime and transport sectors. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 2025 Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) Annual Summit…

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Katsina Moves To Adopt National School Safety Policy

The Katsina State Government has begun the process of domesticating the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVFS), aimed at protecting children and teachers from attacks. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, confirmed the move on Monday in Katsina while receiving the policy document. The announcement coincided with preparations for…

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