By Ibukun Emiola From ancient Ciphers used by Julius Caesar to encryption machines deployed in World War II, and modern-day online banking, these were on display at the “Secrets exhibition” at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Heidelberg, Germany. The interactive exhibition at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF)Continue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Prof. Madhu Sudan, an Indian-American Computer Scientist and recipient of the prestigious Nevanlinna Prize, has advised African countries to invest in local innovations to derive global benefits. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 12th Heidelberg Laureate ForumContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Dr Nwamaka Okafor, a Nigerian postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, U.S., has urged the Federal Government to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to boost agricultural productivity. Okafor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Heidelberg, Germany, on Monday that deployingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says the agency has deployed no fewer than 10,000 professionals to over 40 countries since its inception. Yakub said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the deployment of 18 TAC volunteers to Liberia and Rwanda. HeContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says in spite of economic and logistical challenges, it succeeded in redefining the 2025 Hajj operations in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, said this while briefing stakeholders on theContinue Reading
Human Resources must evolve from policy custodian to allocator of options and bastions of positioning if organisations are to withstand climate shocks, geopolitical risk and technology upheaval, Dr Alim Abubakre told delegates at the CIPM UK Confab in Bradford. In a statement by Mr Tominiyi Oni, former Group HR DirectorContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression in the country. Mr Musililu Mojeed, President, IPI Nigeria, raised the alarm at a dinner organised by theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has tasked chairmen and members of the newly inaugurated regional development commissions to uphold due process in procurement. He gave the charge in a statement by the bureau’s Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA), have pledged to strengthen collaboration to enhance compliance, accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s procurement processes. This is contained in a statement by the Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to promote transparency, accountability and improved healthcare service delivery. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement,Continue Reading
