INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

By Sylvester Thompson Nigerian students have dominated the Innovation, STEM, and Partnerships for Inclusive and Relevant Education (INSPIRE) project national innovation challenge showcase, emerging as young tech leaders. Two hundred students in the junior and senior secondary categories, with 20 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers across the sixContinue Reading

FG taking steps to address ozone layer depletion, adopting green, energy-efficient GWP

By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is actively taking steps to address ozone layer depletion by prioritising the adoption of green, energy-efficient, and low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) cooling systems. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday at a two-day Capacity Building Workshop onContinue Reading

Border security: NIS inaugurates steering committee for mobile teams project

By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has inaugurated the Project Steering Committee for Mobile Teams (MT) Nigeria Project. The project was aimed at strengthening border security and migration management across the country. Nandap, who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration, said theContinue Reading

Ramadan: Philanthropist distributes food items to over 1,500 residents

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Kwara-based philanthropist, Dr Kazeem Olayimika-Salam, has distributed food items to over 1,500 residents of Kwara South, as part of his Ramadan support initiatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution took place at Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA). The programme, facilitated byContinue Reading

11 laboratories secure global accreditation for reliable diagnostics

By Justina Auta The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has presented International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 15189:2022 Accreditation Certificates to 11 medical laboratory facilities across the country. Dr Donald Ofili, acting Registrar of MLSCN, said while presenting the certificates on Tuesday in Abuja, that the development would strengthenContinue Reading

Alleged assault: Court adjourns Odumodublvck’s trial until April 8

By Ugochi Ugo-joy Ndubuisi The FCT High Court in Life Camp, Abuja has adjourned the trial of a Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck” in a suit of assault and battery, until April 8, 2026. The claimant’s counsel Uchenna Ojembe and the defendant’s counsel Taiwo Akinsulie, were inContinue Reading

SMEDAN unveils ICSS loan scheme for entrepreneurs

By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Charles Odii, says the agency’s new Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme addresses a key challenge for small businesses. The initiative bridges the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to finance. OdiiContinue Reading

Int’l flight debut at Victor Attah Airport achievable – A’Ibom Govt.

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says the April deadline to begin international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, is achievable. Mr Emem Bob, the Commissioner for Finance and Special Duties, said this during an inspection tour of the airport’s international wing on Tuesday. Bob saidContinue Reading