Principal @Intelliblockk. I analyse policy and market data in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa to build investment-grade opportunities.
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Building in Public with Genimi AI 2.5 Pro
A next-generation AI-powered investment intelligence platform for Nigeria & Sub-Saharan Africa
This is a thread to outline the journey:
#BuildingInPublic #AfricaTech #Data
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Today, on the margins of #JAR26 in Abuja, we launched the MAMII Private Sector Compact, securing over US$65 million in financial and in-kind commitments to accelerate Nigeria’s efforts to prevent maternal and newborn deaths. The Compact brings private-sector financing, life-saving medicines, medical technologies, supply-chain capabilities and technical expertise into a coordinated national effort to improve maternal and newborn survival.
Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, @officialABAT, this partnership advances the people-centred approach of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), aligning public, private and philanthropic resources with national health priorities.
The Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) prioritises 172 high-burden Local Government Areas, which account for more than half of Nigeria’s maternal deaths. Through the Sector-Wide Approach, coordinated by @SWApGov, we are directing these commitments towards government-identified gaps in emergency obstetric and newborn care, essential medicines, skilled personnel, emergency transport and referral services. Implementation will be coordinated and monitored to ensure that resources reach the facilities and communities where they are most needed.
Alongside the Compact, I launched national policy instruments and clinical guidelines covering emergency obstetric and newborn care, obstetric fistula, sexual and reproductive health, postpartum family planning and self-care, permanent family planning methods, and task shifting and task sharing. Through TEAM OB/NEO, we are integrating clinical innovations, competency-based training and frontline service delivery to improve the management of obstetric and newborn emergencies.
I appreciate the leadership and support of the Gates Foundation (@gatesfoundation), World Economic Forum (@wef), MTN Foundation (@MTNFoundationNG) and MSD for Mothers (@MSDforMothers), alongside our partners: European Union (@EUinNigeria), IQVIA (@IQVIA_global), Bayer Consumer Health, DP World (@DP_World), dsm-firmenich (@dsmfirmenich), Ferring Pharmaceuticals (@ferring), Nestlé (@Nestle), Roche (@Roche), MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG), PSHAN (@pshan_alliance), Bank of Industry (@BOINigeria), Envision Pharma Group (@EnvisionPharma), UNICEF Nigeria (@UNICEF_Nigeria), CHAI (@CHAI_health), TAConnect (@TAConnect_NG), UNFPA Nigeria (@UNFPANigeria), CMS (@coronams), SCIDaR (@SCIDaR_), NEST360 (@NEST360org), ACEPHAP (@acephap_buk), PharmAccess (@PharmAccessNIG), Development Delivery Partners, BudgIT (@BudgITng), Nigeria Health Watch (@nighealthwatch), KPMG Nigeria (@KPMG_NG) and ACE Strategy and Consults (@AceStrategyLtd).
I call on state governments, implementing institutions and our private-sector partners to move decisively from commitments to delivery: deploy the resources, strengthen frontline capabilities, close identified service gaps and demonstrate measurable improvements in maternal and newborn survival.
Our collective responsibility is to ensure that a woman facing an obstetric emergency receives timely, competent care; that a newborn in distress has access to life-saving treatment; and that more Nigerian families experience childbirth as a moment of joy rather than loss. This is the outcome against which our investments, partnerships and reforms must be measured.
#MAMII #RenewedHope
🤖 Made with AI
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Today, I am pleased to open applications for the @3MTTNigeria Delivery Network, with about ₦4 billion available for verified outcomes in Cohort 5, funded by the @EUinNigeria and Denmark through GIZ, HAUS and ESTDEV, alongside a grant from the @macfound.
The network brings together organisations united by one goal: equipping Nigerians with proven skills and connecting them to real economic opportunities.
Organisations that can bring verified opportunities for our Fellows, or a clear path to them, can join as Funded Delivery Partners, on their own or as a consortium, with funding tied to the outcomes they achieve.
Organisations and individual experts who can train people, with or without a physical space, can join as Enabled Delivery Partners. They will help build shared national standards and credentials, and get access to the 3MTT Talent Operating System, the National Talent Registry, demand intelligence and resources from partners, and access to device financing, subject to eligibility.
Achieving H.E. President @officialABAT’s ambition of a $1 trillion economy will require Nigerians with the skills that businesses here and abroad are hiring for. It will also require problem-solvers, entrepreneurs whose ventures create opportunity for others, and citizens committed to our shared prosperity.
Applications for Cohort 5 funding close on Monday 30 November. Apply at delivery.3mtt.gov.ng
#3MTT #NigerianExcellence
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Making Medicines in Nigeria Starts with Their Ingredients
On 30 October, PVAC joined @nighealthwatch's workshop in Abuja, supported by the @WorldBankGroup, on accelerating domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for priority essential medicines.
Dr Zara Abba-Aji stressed aligning API production with public health priorities, alongside finance, technology transfer, workforce development and stronger supply chains.
Which step matters most?
#PVAC #LocalManufacturing #APIProduction
One would think this account has no followers at all. Can’t believe the engagement.
BIG WIN FOR NIGERIA!
Yesterday, history was made in Lagos. Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines — once on opposite sides over Nigeria Air — signed a bilateral interline agreement.
The two airlines signed a historic interline agreement — one ticket, through-checked baggage, seamless connection from Nigeria to the world.
Four of the biggest carriers in the world, namely: Etihad Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways, have all signed interline partnerships with Air Peace this year! Today, Ethiopian Airlines @flyethiopian , the giants of Africa aviation has joined. This one is more than interline. It is African, anchored by the biggest African carrier, Ethiopian and the fastest growing airline in Africa, Air Peace, with both complementing each other for the progress of Africa’s aviation.
This is what happens when a government believes in its own. Thank you to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT for rejecting the out-dated idea of a national carrier, a drain pipe to any economy, and choosing, instead, to strengthen existing indigenous Nigerian airlines. Your foresight is paying dividends in the aviation sector. We commend the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN @fkeyamo, for implementing the reforms of the administration in the aviation sector diligently.
Today, the world is coming to partner with us, not to replace us.
When Nigeria believes in Nigeria, the world respects us.
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I wasn’t expecting to find such a long stretch of beautiful coastline. The endless sandy beach, the Atlantic waves, the fresh ocean breeze and the peaceful atmosphere make A place really special.
One thing this journey across Nigeria keeps reminding me is just how much beauty we have in this country, and Ibeno Beach in Akwa Ibom State is another perfect example. Thanks to everyone who recommended Ibeno Beach.
I keep thinking about its tourism potential. Imagine what this place could become with proper infrastructure, investment, recreational facilities and consistent promotion. It could become one of Nigeria’s major coastal tourism destinations.
We have so many beautiful places in Nigeria. Sometimes, they just need the attention and development they deserve.
Kindly recommend another location in Akwa Ibom worth visiting.
#akwaibom #nigeria #beach #tourism
I’ll wait until I read the NFF's rebuttal. Interestingly, due to the current issues with the NFF. I presume the NSC team coordinated those girls. Shehu Dikko and Olopade are politicians; they will not shy away from responding appropriately.
A NEW DIMENSION OF TOXIC POLITICS IN NIGERIA
The new dimension of toxic politics that Nigeria has developed since 2025,
I arrived at the airport at 7 a.m. this morning to board my flight to Enugu. There, I saw the Nigeria Under-17 girls' team, which had just arrived and was preparing to board its vehicle into town.
With genuine joy and enthusiasm, I asked my Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether I could greet and welcome the team. I was informed that officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) had refused and had requested that I not approach them because, if I did, they would all lose their jobs.
Regrettably, this is not the first time I have been subjected to such treatment. On March 25, 2025, I was in Uyo for the World Cup qualifier. The governor warmly received me and welcomed me at the VIP stand. Following the match, other government officials went to greet the players, but I was again prevented from doing so. I was told by the officials that they would lose their jobs if I proceeded.
It is deeply troubling to witness the extent of toxic politics into which our nation has descended since 2025. Each year appears to bring further deterioration. This reflects how deeply Nigeria has been affected.
The new Nigeria we aspire to build must have no room for hostility, intimidation, or discrimination, regardless of political affiliation. It must be a Nigeria in which unity, mutual respect, and our shared humanity take precedence over political differences.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED GUNRUNNER, NEUTRALISE TWO TERRORISTS IN PLATEAU STATE
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to criminal networks in Plateau State, arresting a suspected gunrunner, neutralising two terrorists, dismantling multiple terrorist camps and recovering arms, ammunition and critical logistics in coordinated intelligence-driven operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas. The operational successes reinforce the Nigerian Army’s resolve to dismantle the networks that sustain insecurity, deny criminal elements safe havens and restore lasting peace and public confidence across the state.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team conducted a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA, leading to the arrest of one Adamu Adamu AKA Jauro, a suspected gunrunner terrorising the area. The suspect was apprehended with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation.
Similarly, on 8 November 2026, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest spanning Kanam and Wase LGAs. During the operations, several terrorist camps were cleared and their life-support structures destroyed, significantly degrading their capacity to sustain criminal activities and use the forest as a haven for attacks.
The advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray, with bloodstains observed along their withdrawal routes indicating possible casualties. Further exploitation led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of PMS, assorted camouflage uniforms and other sundry items. In a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
These operational successes demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture in denying criminal elements access to weapons, logistics and safe havens. The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sustaining pressure on terrorists and other criminal networks while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property and safeguard national security.
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PRESS RELEASE
IN A FIERCE GUN BATTLE, OGUN POLICE, DSS NEUTRALISE ANOTHER KIDNAP SUSPECT, ARREST ONE, RECOVER TWO ADDITIONAL AK-47 RIFLES
The Ogun State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, in sustained operational collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), led by the State Director of Security, Mr Adelakun Adeyinka, alongside other security agencies, has recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-kidnapping operations. The latest operation resulted in the neutralisation of one additional suspected kidnapper, the arrest of Abubakar Yinusa, male, aged 18, and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles. This brings the cumulative number of suspected kidnappers neutralised to two and the total number of recovered AK-47 rifles to three.
The ongoing anti-kidnapping operations in the state involve the Police, DSS, other security agencies and quasi-security outfits. The gains recorded, including the recent safe release of ten passengers abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, on 3 November 2026, have been achieved through sustained synergy, intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts among the security agencies and quasi-security outfits. The victims regained their freedom unharmed on 7 November 2026, following sustained operational pressure on the criminal network.
In the latest operation, conducted on 8 November 2026, operatives of the joint security team engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of one additional suspected kidnapper, the arrest of Abubakar Yinusa and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles, bringing the total number of recovered rifles to three.
The Command reiterates that sustained partnership among security agencies remains central to ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of residents across Ogun State.
The Police, DSS and other security outfits have vowed that all individuals involved in the kidnapping incident will be apprehended and brought to justice. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone sighted with suspicious gunshot wounds to the nearest police station or other security agencies.
DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE
8TH NOVEMBER, 2026 YEARS
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🚨 TRENDING TODAY: NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES 🚨
Kindly find below the Top State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for the last 24 hours:
1. NIGER STATE: POLICE AND VIGILANTES NEUTRALISE SUSPECTED BANDIT, ARREST 11 SUSPECTS, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE AND AMMUNITION
✅ On 08/11/2026 at about 1500HRS, following intelligence on the movement of armed bandits around Kambarin-Daji, Ibbi LGA, vigilante operatives from Tashan-Hajiya encountered the armed group during a routine patrol.
✅ A fierce gun duel ensued, resulting in the neutralisation of one suspected bandit, identified as Ketu Alhaji Boyi. Operatives recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle loaded with six rounds of live ammunition.
✅ Eleven additional suspects were arrested in connection with the operation and are currently in police custody alongside the recovered exhibits.
🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.
2. DELTA STATE: POLICE RAID CRIMINAL HIDEOUT, ARREST 11 SUSPECTS, RECOVER 11 FIREARMS AND 18 LIVE CARTRIDGES
✅ On 07/11/2026 at about 2000HRS, following actionable intelligence obtained from suspects in custody, operatives of the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU), Sector 3, raided identified criminal hideouts in Agbarho Community.
✅ The operation resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects, comprising nine males and two females.
✅ Exhibits recovered include eight locally fabricated rifles, one double-barrelled gun, two pump-action rifles and 18 live cartridges.
✅ Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects allegedly worked for a hunter commander identified as Believe (surname unknown), who remains at large. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend him and other accomplices.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
3. IMO STATE: POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS, RECOVER FOUR FIREARMS AND THREE VEHICLES IN MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH AGAINST CAR-SNATCHING SYNDICATE
✅ On 08/11/2026 at about 1000HRS, following investigations into an armed robbery case, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit extended their operations to the FCT, Abuja, where they arrested Daniel Uche Okeugo, also known as Macerro, 40, a suspected member of a car-snatching syndicate.
✅ Further investigations led to the arrest of three additional suspects, including two alleged receivers of stolen vehicles and two arms keepers associated with the gang.
✅ Exhibits recovered include three fabricated Beretta pistols, one locally made pistol, five rounds of live Beretta ammunition, one live cartridge and three vehicles comprising a Toyota Solara, Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander SUV.
✅ Investigation further revealed the involvement of the syndicate in several armed robbery and vehicle-snatching operations across Imo State. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing gang members.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.
CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LOUIS EDET HOUSE
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
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#CommunityPolicing
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I don’t think people interested in Nigeria’s sports and sporting talents pay enough attention to this account.
Indeed, prayer works!!
Tejiri Praise Ugoh, spent a considerable amount of time praying while she came out to the blocks for the women's 400m final.
She was a bit tensed, particularly as it's her first ever final at a global championship.
She just channeled her inner middle name, did a sign of the cross, and then left everything to her maker.
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A ₦132 billion judgment against the Federal Government, off the table. A long-delayed hotel and convention centre at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos, back on track. Regional flights cleared to operate from the terminal.
That is why the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, @fkeyamo, deserves commendation for leading, under the direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, the negotiations that ended the long-running Bi-Courtney concession dispute, says the DG of ICRC, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh @JOBSON_EWALEFOH. Under the agreement, Bi-Courtney relinquished its monetary claims against the government.
This is what PPP looks like when it works: partners negotiate, not litigate.
Read more: theeagleonline.com.ng/bi-cou…
#PPPNigeria #MMA2
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How Nigeria Flamingos Celebrated First World Cup Title | 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
The vile, the hate. So hideous
May Peter Obi never become the President of Nigeria. Imagine what an Obidient had to say about our U-17 women’s national team even before the game, simply because of his hatred for the President. Must everything be reduced to politics? Our Flamingos deserve support and encouragement, not political bitterness.
But God has shamed him.
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The enemies of the Nigerian State are legion, internal, external, overt and covert enemies trying to suck life out of this God’s Chosen Country
EFCC UNCOVERS MULTIMILLION-NAIRA ILLEGAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN OGERE, OGUN STATE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a multimillion-naira illegal industrial complex in Ogere, Ogun State, describing it as a centre of massive economic sabotage.
The Commission's Chairman, accompanied by top officials, inspected the illegal facility and described the operation as part of efforts to tackle economic sabotage.
The EFCC says the operation, code-named “Sovereign Wealth”, is aimed at reclaiming the nation's resources from exploiters involved in illegal mining, refining and distillation.
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🏆 THE FLAMINGOS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS
Nigeria’s Flamingos have defeated Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, making history as the first African nation to lift the prestigious trophy.
The historic triumph also makes Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories. The Flamingos further become the first team in the competition’s history to lose their opening match and go on to win the title.
The National Sports Commission congratulates the Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team on this remarkable achievement, which marks a defining moment for Nigerian and African women’s football.
Congratulations, Flamingos.
Nigeria celebrates you.
Africa celebrates you.
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#NSC #NationalSportsCommission #Flamingos #U17WWC #TeamNigeria
