By Okeoghene Akubuike Stakeholders say the adoption of big data and data science will help reposition Nigeria’s statistical system to enhance effective statistical delivery. They spoke at the ongoing 1st Bi-Annual Meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS), 2024 organised by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) inContinue Reading

By Martha Agas The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Minerals Resource Decision Support System (DSS), aimed at helping investors make informed decisions in the sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake unveiled the software on Tuesday in Abuja. The DSS is a comprehensive software platform thatContinue Reading

By Franca Ofili Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, FCT-HES Mandate Secretary, said on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has strengthened its health system as patients are now documented electronically. Fasawe said this in Abuja during a two-day Area Council Dissemination meeting on United States Agency for International Development – IntegratedContinue Reading

By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Festus Ugwegbu, Legal Secretary, FCT Streetlights Maintenance Contractors, has attributed the darkness experienced in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to vandalism and power outages. Ugwegbu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the streetlights were properly maintained, functional andContinue Reading

By Joshua Olomu Dr Ifeanyi Nwafor, Managing Director of Metrodigital Limited, owners of Silver Lake Television (SLTV), indigenous Nigerian satellite pay television, has been honoured with ‘Salute to Courage Award’ (SACA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that he receive the award at the SLTV Post Launch Reception organisedContinue Reading

By Joshua Olomu ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary that chronicles the lingering challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, industry stakeholders, representatives of relevant institutions and electricity consumers were present at the screening of theContinue Reading

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By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund(IMF) says determined and well-sequenced implementation of government’s policy intentions would pave the way for faster, more inclusive, resilient growth in Nigeria. The IMF said this in a statement at the conclusion of its Executive Board’s 2024 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, a copyContinue Reading