By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assented to two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. The President said these specialised institutions would address the educational needs of the populace whileContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF), a think tank, has expressed optimism about the reforms in the maritime industry, which are projected to create 20,000 new jobs. In a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, TDF said plans to dredge key ports will enable the country reclaimContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) on Wednesday acknowledged Nigeria’s leading role in driving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Innovation to position the country as an ICT hub in Africa. The group, in a statement by its Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, its Chairman, said it was heartwarmingContinue Reading
 By Oluwatope Lawanson/Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has established Regional Steering Committees (RSCs) to improve the monitoring and enforcement of engineering regulations at local levels. The inauguration ceremony took place in Lagos on Tuesday at a stakeholders summit on “RestructuringContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in partnership with Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS), says it will train Nigerian youth on Business Processing Operations (BPOs) to make Nigeria a global leader in out sourcing jobs. This was disclosed at the inauguration of Stakeholders Engagement on Partnership forContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he was saddened by the death of a former Federal Commissioner for Information and leader of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark. The president extended his condolences to the Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the NigerContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the 50 million dollars equity investment in the Lagos Free Zone by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s reforms. In a statement on Tuesday by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, TMSG said theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Speaker of Taraba House of Assembly, Mr John Kizito, has called on states to focus on productive activities to boost internally generated revenue (IGR) following the dwindling revenue from federation account. The Speaker made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade protocol. The endorsement followed the impressive record of the Federal Government in promoting digital enterprise and innovation, Mr Bayo Onanuga,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Nigeria’s improved ranking on the Corruption Perception Index of the Transparency International (TI) is a reflection of the efficacy of President Bola Tinubu administration’s policies. A group, the Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF), made this known in a statement on Monday by its Chairman, Mr AhmadContinue Reading
