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NSDC mobilises $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency

The National Sugar Development Council has announced a $1 billion investment pipeline aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s domestic sugar production and ending its heavy reliance on foreign imports. ​The council confirmed that the major initiative is built on a $1 billion Engineering, Procurement,
August 17, 2026

Triumph of the people’s will: Sen. Natasha congratulates Gov. Adeleke on Osun re-election victory

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, extended her warm congratulations to Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. ​Describing the election outcome as a “resounding victory for
August 17, 2026

Nigeria steps up defence self-reliance as dicon-D7G expands local production of armoured vehicles and anti-drone platforms

In a major push to break its decades-long reliance on foreign arms procurements, Nigeria is accelerating plans to establish advanced domestic assembly lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems, and tactical military hardware through a joint partnership between the Defence Industries Corporation of
August 16, 2026