By Hilary Akalugwu Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has advised scholars to exercise caution in their application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ortuanya said in Nsukka, Enugu State, on Thursday, at the 41st National Conference of Social Studies Educationists Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) that AI, thoughContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Akure, gave out grants to 500 small scale women entrepreneurs in Ondo State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, wife ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Violations Against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reviewed the Service’s compliance with provisions of the NCoS Act 2019, on rehabilitation, reintegration, and the management of enterprise proceeds. Secretary of the panel, Dr Uju Agomoh, gave the summaryContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has joined the global call to support young people leading grassroots actions for sustainable development. CYMS Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, while marking the 2025 International Youth Day in Abuja, said the 2025 United Nations theme, ‘Local YouthContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government and relevant stakeholders in human rights protection have expressed commitment towards tackling poverty and ensuring social protection amongst the vulnerable for sustainable development. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made this commitment at a Dialogue on Social Protections in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has condemned negligence and declining ethical standards in the nation’s hospitals. Ndukuba called for a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery by prioritising human dignity, life-saving innovation and equitable access to quality medical services. He madeContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Wednesday, engaged Federal Government accounting officers on new modalities to transit from the 2024 budget to that of 2025. The briefing was at a stakeholders’ engagement with chief executives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on theContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) says it will partner the Sugarcane Technologists Society of Nigeria (STSN) to promote research and boost production in the country. Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice Chancellor of the university, stated this at the commencement of STSN’s second International Conference held at theContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Media personality, Toke Makinwa, on Wednesday revealed that she is expecting her first child. Makinwa, who disclosed this in an Instagram post with a display of a baby bump, said she opted for surrogacy because motherhood has been her desire. Makinwa wrote: “The biggest project of myContinue Reading
