By Deji Abdulwahab The International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) says Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with Secret Reporters, an online news platform, has been released from police custody following its intervention. According to a statement signed by the institute’s Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi in Abuja on Monday, Ugagbe wasContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate big technology companies following allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and other potentially unfair market conduct. Also to be investigated are Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating in Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Undoubtedly, the security challenges facing Nigeria cannot be separated from the socio-economic environment in which many Nigerians find themselves. Under the prevailing circumstances, farmers no longer feel safe; pupils and students face daily existential challenges; and genuine business entities areContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Imo State Office, on Wednesday, presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) and Product Identification Scheme (PIS) certificates to 14 manufacturing companies in the state. The beneficiaries of the MANCAP Certification include Paulbert Crown Oil ltd., Kingdom Pride Investment Ltd.,Continue Reading
Aural Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, has received the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence. A statement from Rafsanjani on Thursday in Abuja reveals that this is one of the organisation’s highest honours. Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The United States Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to deepening trade, security, cultural and people-to-people ties with Nigeria. The event, held at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi, attracted senior government officials, membersContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says President Bola Tinubu’s 4D Foreign Policy has revitalised the Corps, with Nigerian volunteers making significant academic and professional impact across Africa. Yakub said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the debriefing of 25 TechnicalContinue Reading
Re: The Matter of Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum PresidentialContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the mandate of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) since assuming office. Chief Dominic Ogakwu, President of the CSOs of Nigeria, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Abuja during the debriefing of 25Continue Reading
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee to set in motion a new annual award programme. The award will reward outstanding undergraduate, master’s and doctoral research with prizes valued at ₦365 million. This is part of the government’s efforts to reposition scholarship, innovation and researchContinue Reading
