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The Punch Dec 17, 2024

FG, World Bank Invest $600m in Rural Road Rehabilitation Efforts.

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has allocated $600m to rehabilitate 200,000 kilometers of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project. The project aims to improve road connectivity in rural areas, enhancing access to markets for farmers and promoting economic development.

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The Punch Dec 17, 2024

African Countries Face $74 Billion Debt Service Shortfall in 2024

Nigeria and other African countries need approximately $74 billion for debt servicing this year due to dwindling access to affordable liquidity.

The Punch Dec 17, 2024

Nigerias Correctional Service Reveals Alarming Prison Statistics and Overcrowding Concerns

Nigeria's correctional centres house 80,000 inmates, with 3,569 on death row, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service spokesman Umar Abubakar. The correctional service is implementing reforms aimed at addressing the country's overcrowding crisis in custodial facilities.

The Punch Dec 17, 2024

Finidi George Unfazed by NPFL Title Lead Amid Intrigue

Rivers United coach Finidi George has expressed his focus on winning rather than getting distracted by the competition for the Nigeria Premier League title. Despite holding a two-point lead with 17 matches played, he is not getting carried away with the table position.