Youth mental health and addiction recovery are becoming increasingly important issues in Nigeria’s development conversation. As young people face pressures associated with unemployment, economic uncertainty, […]
Author: David Benjamin
Uniting the North-West: How Presidential Infrastructure Mandates Are Powering Regional Agribusiness
The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) is positioning agriculture and infrastructure development at the centre of efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s seven North-West […]
Stemming the Flow: NCTC Inter-Agency Action Plan Mopping Up Illegal Arms Across Hotspots
The fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in Nigeria increasingly depends on disrupting the supply of illegal weapons. Across the country’s security […]
Value Addition on the Farm: Inside NALDA Modern Cassava Processing Hubs
Nigeria’s cassava value chain holds enormous potential for food security, rural employment and export earnings, but the country cannot fully benefit from its production strength […]
Executing the Capital Vision: Why the 2025/2026 Capital Budget Extension Accelerates Key Projects
Nigeria’s 2025/2026 capital budget extension represents an important intervention in the Federal Government’s efforts to sustain infrastructure development and improve public investment delivery. Following repeated […]
Access Without Office: Why Seyi Tinubu Focuses on Youth Advocacy Rather Than Government Appointments
Seyi Tinubu growing involvement in youth advocacy and political mobilisation has placed him at the centre of discussions about the relationship between political access and […]
Global Recognition: How NITDA’s AI Crisis Communication Hub Fights Disinformation and Cyber Threats
Nigeria’s growing response to disinformation, artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and cyber threats has received international recognition through the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) support for […]
From Terror to Peace: Inside NCTC De-Radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework
Nigeria’s efforts to move from terror to peace are increasingly combining security operations with de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration. Through the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) […]
Lab to Market: How Ministry Science Initiatives Are Commercialising Local Inventions for Economic Growth
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology is working to address this gap through initiatives designed to encourage indigenous innovation, support inventors and strengthen […]
Modernising Livestock: Inside NALDA’s Integrated Poultry and Animal Husbandry Estates
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has pursued an integrated farm estate approach aimed at improving agricultural production while creating opportunities for young people […]