By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians of accessible, resilient and safe digital space in the nation’s digital economy. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, NCC, Rimini Makama, gave the assurance at the NCC’s Digital Economy Sensitisation Forum, with the theme, “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Access,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The UNESCO, in Abeokuta, has committed to continued support for Ogun State Government on biodiversity businesses for sustainable livelihoods and conservation of the state’s biosphere reserve. Dr Jean-Paul Abiaga, Head of Office, UNESCO, Abuja and Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, made the commitment during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, the presidency announced on Friday. The confirmation is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga inContinue Reading
By Ifeoma Aka The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has officially flagged-off the demarcation of Aku and Kolo boundary, ending long-standing land dispute between the two communities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the land dispute between the two communities hadContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, Abuja Branch, has called for urgent passage of the Reserved Seats Bill, declaring that Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete without women’s full parliamentary representation. Chairperson Chioma Onyenaucheya-Uko made the declaration at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, marking theContinue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy The Nigerian Prosthetics, Orthotic and Orthopedic Technology Society (NPOOTS) has donated prosthetic limbs worth over N10million to ten amputees in Rivers State, restoring mobility and improving their quality of life. The presentation took place during the society’s 4th annual scientific conference in Port Harcourt on Friday. Dr NzeContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to go ahead with its national convention until a chairmanship nomination form is made available to ex-Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa. Justice Peter Lifu, in a judgment, held that the PDP, byContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on waste management reforms in Nigeria. Prof. Innocent Barikor, the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) stated this at a workshop on waste management reforms in Nigeria onContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has restated its commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with technical and vocational skills to enhance employability, industrial growth and sustainable national development. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, said this at Industrial Training Fund (ITF)/Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) Stakeholders’ Dialogue ForumContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on engineers to champion Nigeria’s energy future through the development of resilient, innovative, and sustainable pipeline systems. The President and Chairman-in-Council of NSE, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, made the call at the 2025 Nigerian International Pipeline Technology and Security ConferenceContinue Reading
