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FG expanding transport and power networks with 36 roads under construction.

- 337 Bauchi women benefited from FG’s free Caesarean section in four months.

- FG extends Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment deadline to March 17.

- FG to complete Umuahia-Aba section of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by June.

- FG approves $1bn to combat child, maternal mortality and upgrade 774 healthcare facilities.

#TheHeadlines | March 11, 2025

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- Cancer Treatment Subsidy
- Kidney Dialysis Subsidy

The PBAT administration addresses a critical healthcare need by subsidizing cancer treatment and kidney dialysis, easing the financial burden on patients and their families.

A New Week, Fresh Headlines!

#TheHeadlines keeps you informed. Stay tuned for impactful updates on governance, economy, and national development.

The EmpowHERerd Summit 2025, an initiative of the Special Assistant to the President on Creative Economy, @Ayoxtreme, is set to take place on the 14th of March 2025.

Speakers at the event will include women who have broken barriers, challenged norms, and paved the way for future generations.

At EmpowHERed 2025, they will share the insights, strategies, and mentorship needed to Accelerate Action for women across the industry.

Spanning film, fashion, music, events, art, media, tech, and policy, the speakers at EmpowHERed Summit 2025 represent the full spectrum of Nigeria’s thriving creative sector.

With a core focus on Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact, the summit will explore critical conversations, from unlocking funding opportunities for women in creativity to leveraging digital innovation, breaking barriers in the industry and shaping policies that foster gender inclusion.

Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos State, Nigeria.

#EmpowHERed2025 #AccelerateAction #OSAPACCE4Women

Happy International Women’s Day to all our women across the country!

There is no better way to end the week than rounding it up with positive stories on #TheHeadlines.

TGIF!

774 fellows of the National Health Fellows program has been declared HIRED today by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The declaration was made during the inauguration of the successful applicants who have been meritoriously selected across the 774 local governments in the country.

By this declaration, the fellows will be engaged on a permanent basis after completion of their one year fellowship program.

The national health fellows scheme, a key initiative under the renewed hope agenda aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s primary healthcare system is designed to drive meaningful change with innovation in the health sector.
#BelieveInPBAT

Trending from #TheHeadlines today: The Federal Government pushes for local product support, strengthens trade reforms, and advances educational partnerships.

Start your day with us Nigerians…

One of the exciting stories on #TheHeadlines today is the big wins for small businesses as the FG is set to reward top entrepreneurs with over N220million in prizes to celebrate 2025 MSMEs Week. Your success story could be next!

Good morning, Nigerians!

New week, fresh headlines!

Catch up on Nigeria’s latest economic strides, oil sector investments, and infrastructure upgrades in this edition of #TheHeadlines.

Good morning, Nigerians!

Stay informed with #TheHeadlines and keep up to speed with the happenings around various sectors.

Pleasant day ahead!

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A new dawn for HIGHER EDUCATION in Nigeria as the focus shifts to developing future industry leaders and problem solvers…

February 24th, 2025

- FG deploys 39 inmate transport vehicles and armoured booths to enhance prison security.

- Nigeria boosts green energy ambitions with €7.6billion hydrogen deal in Akwa Ibom.

- FG launches Nigeria's first Non-Surgical spinal decompression centre in Abuja.

- FG commissions 9.6km Abrak-Oben road, launches Abraka-Agbor road reconstruction.

- Nigerian stock market gains N195billion.

Welcome to a new week!

Stay informed, stay ahead!

Start your week with #TheHeadlines, bringing you the latest on governance, economy, and national development.

Good morning, Nigerians!

Tuesday 11th February, 2025

From our newsroom to your feed. Catch today's must-read on #TheHeadlines.

Good morning

February 10, 2025

A new week, fresh updates!

- Smart Treasure Investment to lift 30% of Nigerians out of poverty by 2027.

- FG, MADhouse launch ‘Reimagining Hope Residency’ to empower Nigerian artists.

- Nigeria & World Bank collaborate on infrastructure financing solutions.

- NANS lauds NELFUND boss for transparency in student loan distribution.

- FG uncovers 6,000 foreigners in NIN records as Nigeria President orders a database audit.

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….Transforming the lives of over 2 million children under five affected by severe acute malnutrition as FG commits N1.2 billion to CNF

@muhammadpate @Fmohnigeria

Weekend Digest: #TheHeadlines

From youth empowerment to economic strides, here’s what’s making waves on #TheHeadlines this weekend

This edition of #PBATSpaces will address all your questions and concerns about the #NelfundStudentLoan.

Join us this Sunday on #XSpaces as we host the MD of @Nelfund, @tunde_sawyerr, to discuss this transformative initiative.

📅 *Date:* Sunday, February 9, 2025

⏲️ *Time:* 7 PM

🎤 *Moderators:* @MartinOkorowu & @MrAfobaje

Days of struggling to renew passports are now over for Nigerians in UK, Ireland and other parts of Europe as the @nigimmigration launches the contactless passport application system.

What to know

- The latest launch of the system in Europe is coming few months after the first phase of the system was launched and successfully implemented in Canada.

- Nigerians in UK, Ireland and other parts of Europe can now apply for their passport renewal from the comfort of their homes seamlessly.

- This marks a major shift from the traditional system of struggling with renewal where embassies give appointment dates after dates sometimes without success.

- The next phase of the implementation is expected to ensure same applies to all Nigerians home or abroad as the @officialABAT-led administration continues to modernize and humanize government services to make life easier for everyone.

- The new system is another initiative of the Federal ministry of interior as led by HM @BTOofficial.

RADIOTHERAPY PATIENTS IN NIGERIA TO GET N400,000 SUBSIDY AS FG INTRODUCES COST SHARING INITIATIVE.

As part of efforts to improve access to cancer care in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through @nhia_nigeria, has launched a cost-sharing initiative that will ensure patients undergoing radiotherapy gets a subsidy of up to N400,000.

This initiative was introduced to address the high cost of radiotherapy which constitutes a major part of cancer treatment.

For many Nigerians treating cancer, radiotherapy has always been a major challenge due to the high cost of accessing it. The National Health Insurance Authority is thus introducing a 50% subsidy capped at N400,000 for such patients.

The @nhia_nigeria is currently partnering with multiple oncology facilities across Nigeria to make radiotherapy services available for more Nigerians.

Tracking #TheHeadlines today!

- @officialSKSM says Nigeria must transform its public debts into strategic assets for economic growth

- @nnpclimited deploys 5 new CNG cascades in Abuja to boost Gas Availability

- FG commits N1.2 billion to maternal and child health under child Nutrition fund

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FG unveils smart metering initiative aiming to protect 7 million households from excessive billing in 2025.

This story and many more on #TheHeadlines today.

Good morning, Nigerians!

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several key road projects across Nigeria, with a total allocation of over N1.3 trillion. The approved projects are aimed at improving the country's transportation infrastructure and enhancing economic growth.

— The projects include the construction of an access road in Delta State, which has been allocated N470.9 billion. Additionally, N148 billion has been earmarked for the construction of an access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Anambra State.

— Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2, Section 1) has received approval for reconstruction, with an allocation of N195 billion as part of the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).

— FEC has also approved the reconstruction of three segments of the Lokoja-Benin road, with a total budget of N305 billion. The project will be fully executed with concrete.

— Other approved projects include the comprehensive structural evaluation of the Third Mainland Bridge and Carter Bridge in Lagos, with a contract value of N3.571 billion. The Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road Project has been allocated N5.4 billion, while the Onitsha-Owerri expressway has been allocated N22 billion.

— The Wusasa-Jos route in Kaduna State has received approval for an allocation of N18 billion, while Abia and Enugu states have been allocated N12.75 billion for a collaborative road project.

— The FEC has also sanctioned N252 billion for the Abuja-Kano highway, which has been divided into two primary segments.

According to David Umahi, the Minister of Works, the majority of upcoming infrastructure initiatives will utilize reinforced concrete pavement, which is more durable and cost-effective in the long run.

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is poised for transformative progress, and these projects will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the nation's development.

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…The Renewed Hope and the Journey ahead

Starting the new month with interesting stories on #TheHeadlines as Nigeria's non-oil sector exports surge by 20.79% to hit $5.46billion in 2024 and the @PCNGInitiative setting up CNG manufacturing plant in Kogi State to boost Nigeria's energy sector.

Happy New Month!

Nigeria drives economic growth with AI, LNG expansion, and a booming stock market, as @officialSKSM highlights the role of women in Africa’s $29tn vision.

Track #TheHeadlines today.

Major highlight on #TheHeadlines this morning is the @cenbank paying off $7bn foreign exchange backlog, as the Tinubu administration continues to rake in investment for Nigeria's economic growth.

Good morning, Nigerians!

Border security, power sector revamping, global investment, job creation, business empowerment...

These are the stories that dominate #TheHeadlines today.

Interesting times ahead!

More images from the #Mission300 Energy Summit in Tanzania
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The focus story this morning highlights how President Tinubu is building a nation where no one is left behind as Nigeria sets to launch multi-use biometric ID card to empower every Nigerian for economic and financial growth.

More stories on #TheHeadlines.

The energy sector in Nigeria has seen a total injection of $6.7bn over the past 12 months with investments in oil and gas making up a significant portion of it.

Presenting the key highlights of the sector in 2024.