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The liberal, independent, newspaper devoted to fair, balanced, and progressive ideas on Nigerian, African, and global affairs.

Sri Lanka to secure $50m in World Bank financing for digital transformation

Sri Lanka is to obtain Special Drawing Rights (SDR) financing equivalent to 50 million dollars from the World Bank Group to implement its Digital Transformation Project. The government’s Information Department announced on Wednesday. The initiative, part of the country’s Digital Economy Strategy 2025 to 2030,
February 18, 2026

Science, technology as pillars of Nigeria’s economic growth

With the aim of boosting productivity and fostering inclusive growth, Nigeria is increasingly anchoring its economic reform agenda on science, technology, and innovation. Across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, education and the digital economy, government agencies and indigenous research institutions are deploying scientific solutions
February 18, 2026