By Patricia Amogu A technology company, EDRIMS, has urged Nigerians to leverage digital platforms to showcase their expertise and talent to the international and local markets. Dr Charles Edrims, Chairman/CEO of the company, said this in Abuja while unveiling the firm’s AI supported app to the media. He said inContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has sensitised its staff on its role in facilitating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement’s implementation across Nigeria. In his opening remarks in Abuja, the Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, said implementation would include research,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and DMG Events say the upcoming Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 will unlock new defence-industrial opportunities across the continent. The Director-General of DICON, Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Alaya, and President of DMG, Christopher Hudson, made this known while briefing newsmen onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in vaccine and drug research, development, and clinical trials. The agreement, signed in Abuja in the presence of Coordinating MinisterContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Young Nigerians have been urged to harness digital platforms to intensify advocacy for the passage of the Women’s Reserved Seats Bill, which aims to increase gender inclusion and representation in governance structures. The call was made at a public dialogue on the Nigerian Reserved Seats for WomenContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has thanked Nigerians and regional leaders for their show of love and concern during the Guinea-Bissau political upheaval while he was there observing the election. Jonathan spoke to newsmen on Friday in Abuja after returning from Guinea-Bissau where he was temporarily trapped inContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent political upheaval in Guinea-Bissau as a “ceremonial coup” rather than a military takeover. Jonathan stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, after returning from Guinea-Bissau where he had been temporarily trapped by the incident. He described theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Nigeria Amputee Football Team has defeated Benin Republic 11-0 in the opening match of the 1st West African Para Games in Abeokuta on Friday. The dominant Nigerian team struck five times in the first half and added six more after the break, sealing an emphatic victoryContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Nigerian boxer, Tope TP-Rock Musa, says he will outclass his opponent, Koussai Martin, from Benin Republic in the World Boxing Association (WBA) Africa Super Featherweight Title fight scheduled for Saturday in Abuja. Speaking on Friday evening at the official pre-fight news conference, TP-Rock assured fans he wouldContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola The Catholic Community in Nigeria has bid farewell to Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Julius Adelakun, describing his contributions to the Catholic Church as notable and selfless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Funeral Mass, held in Oyo on Friday, hadContinue Reading
