By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil–Military AffairsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) says it is in talks with Nokia in order to showcase startups at the upcoming Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Africa Summit 2025. IEEE General Conference Chair for the summit, Chukwuemeka Okafor, made this known in a news briefing onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists and commuters against distracted driving and the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, as part of its month-long sensitisation campaign. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the continuationContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII), an NGO, have called on policymakers to prioritise improving Alzheimer’s disease treatment and increase awareness on it effects. Mrs Lawunmi Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of CLII, made the call while marking 2025 WorldContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says Nigeria has recorded a decline in road crash fatalities compared to previous years. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja at a news briefing to mark the inauguration of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety SensitisationContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the mental well-being of troops and other personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 2025 World Mental Health DayContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, presented him the Certificate ofContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike Experts in the nation’s data and development sector have called for a more integrated, inclusive and technology-driven statistical system to improve decision-making and national development. The experts made the call during a panel session in commemoration of the World Statistics Day organised by the National Bureau of StatisticsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Director-General, African International Documentary and Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), Malame Mangzha, says the foundation remains committed to supporting Kano State in attaining full UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic sites. Mangzha made this known on Tuesday in Kano during the orientation and opening ceremony ofContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice‑Chancellor of Bingham University, has urged deeper exploration of theoretical frameworks guiding economic thought, especially how individuals and societies allocate scarce resources. He issued the call at the 9th inaugural lecture delivered by Prof. Michael Akpan in Karu, Nasarawa State on Tuesday. The NewsContinue Reading
