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NGF Set To Unveil Investopedia, ‘Morrow

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12 hours ago

August 18, 2025

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will launch its ‘Investopedia’, a platform designed to showcase investment opportunities across Nigeria’s 36 states.

Director of Media and Strategic Communications at NGF, Yunusa Abdullahi, described the initiative as a bridge between Nigeria’s untapped potential and global capital.

The launch is scheduled for tomorrow, (Tuesday), in Abuja.

“Amid challenges such as weak investor confidence and fragmented entry points, this initiative promises to transform subnational funding and reposition Nigeria as a credible investment destination.

“Nigeria has long faced barriers to investment at the state level. Frequent government transitions create uncertainty, while poor project visibility and preparation deter prospective investors.

“In spite of trillions in global capital waiting to be deployed, many projects remain shelved due to the absence of a trusted and coordinated investment vehicle,” he said.

Abdullahi explained that the NGF Investopedia, a biennial publication, would showcase projects across sectors, from infrastructure to agriculture, with supporting data analysis, policy incentives, and market insights.

“More than a glossy compendium, it will serve as a ‘one-stop shop’ for investors, in print and digital formats, enabling matchmaking and transactions,” he added.

The Investopedia will be promoted at global events, including the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria, the UN General Assembly in New York, and the Africa Investment Forum in Morocco.

“This international outreach will position the NGF as a credible conduit for investments, offering not only opportunities but also practical pathways for engagement,” Abdullahi said.

He emphasised that the strategic goals include positioning NGF as a global interface, institutionalising subnational visibility, and mobilising partnerships for long-term support.

The launch, at the Hilton Hotel Abuja, will feature governors from all 36 states, each showcasing priority projects to domestic and international investors.

The event will also include signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise partnerships, alongside a keynote address from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

“Foreign investors, ambassadors, and experts from Afreximbank, MOFI, UNDP, Cavista, and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission will also participate,” Abdullahi confirmed.

The event will culminate in distributing the Investopedia to development finance institutions, embassies, private capital desks, and multi-sectoral business communities.

Looking ahead, Abdullahi said NGF had outlined a post-launch roadmap.

This includes investment clinics for government-to-government and business-to-government matching, scheduled for the third and fourth quarters of 2025, continuing into 2026.

Other plans include capacity-building programmes on structuring public-private partnerships and strengthening risk mitigation for sustainable financing and project delivery.

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Church Renders Free Medical Outreach, Others To Host Communities

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11 hours ago

August 18, 2025

The Tide

Some communities in Rivers State enjoyed significantly the All African Service Project (AASP) by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, humanitarian services in their Church’s stakes and districts in Nigeria.

The humanitarian services which was held on the 16th August this year is an annual event usually carried out by members of the church to assist their host communities at different locations of the church every year in Africa.

In Port Harcourt Nigeria, Port Harcourt South Stake, this year they did Zebra crossing in Borikiri, precisely at UPE junction, this is to drastically reduce accident.

In Bundu Ama, still in Port Harcourt South Stake, there was a massive turnout, as the church offered free medical test and provided free drugs for those that have malaria, High Blood Pressure and illnesses that was discovered.

They equally carried out free eye test and gave out glasses for those that also have eye problems.

In the process of the testing woman, named Mrs Anthonia Marshall, was perceived to have breast cancer , which the church was contemplating to refer her to hospital and ready to bear the cost if actually it was a breast cancer.

Apart from that, the Church further provided school uniforms and books for primary school children in Bundu Ama community.

Comprehensively over 300 persons benefitted from the free medical outreach.

Speaking, the President of Port Harcourt South Stake, Williams Igoniye, explained that Helping Hand is an initiative of the Church go West Africa Project where they provide services for host community.

” This is purely a humanitarian services rendered to our host communities all over West Africa, mostly where the church is located.

” This year in Port Harcourt South Stake, we able to carried out designing of Zebra crossing at UPE junction Borikiri, with the view to reduce accident and safety of human beings.

” We also carried out free medical outreach at Bundu Ama. My happiness was that people came out to take advantage of the services , as I speak to you over 300 persons benefitted from it.

Also, speaking, during the construction of the zebra crossing, a resident, Mr. Edet Okon, commended the church for job well done.

According to him, the zebra crossing will afford the elderly and children to cross the road safely, hence that road was one of the most busiest roads.

” I am really happy that church is carrying out such an important project that will help people living within the area.

” I will suggest that government train drivers on how drive on areas where there are zebra crossing”, Okon said.

The Community Development Committee (CDC chairman in Bundu Ama, Frank Oba, expressed joy over the services rendered by the Church and called on other churches and organisations to emulate them.

By: Tonye Orabere

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Tinubu Hails By-Election Winners In 12 States, Commends INEC

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11 hours ago

August 18, 2025

The Tide

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.

Following the results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) won in one.

President Tinubu congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for the emphatic first victory recorded under his leadership.

He also congratulated the APC governors and other leaders on the success of the by-elections.

“Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders,” the President remarks.

“To all APC faithful and the electorate, thank you for the confidence reposed in our party. Be assured that our Renewed Hope slogan is not a mere slogan. Our destination is a better, more secure and prosperous Nigeria. We shall take you there, by the Grace of God,” he said.

President Tinubu commended all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election and enjoined them to continue to be guided by the spirit of sportsmanship, fair contest and magnanimity, which are enablers of enduring democracy.

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RSG To Establish Emergency Management Agency

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11 hours ago

August 18, 2025

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has disclosed its plan to establish the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency, which will take over the responsibilities of the Central Working Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Flood Management and Control.

The State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), revealed this during a sensitisation campaign of the Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, last Friday.

He explained that the government is engaging the Federal Government and international partners to mobilise resources for improved flood management systems, covering pre-flood measures, interventions during flooding, and post-flood recovery projects, as well as early warning infrastructure.

Ibas, in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, last Friday, said the initiative forms part of the state’s proactive strategy to mitigate flooding through awareness, prevention, preparedness, and community participation.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the Administrator urged the committee to go beyond responding to disasters and instead anticipate vulnerable areas, reduce the impact of flooding, and equip residents with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves.

He added that the State is enforcing environmental laws to curb indiscriminate refuse disposal, illegal dumping, and construction on flood plains, which worsen flooding incidents.

According to him, effective flood management requires collaboration between the public sector, local communities, civil society, and the private sector, as government alone cannot tackle the challenge.