Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions—Don

By Henry Oladele Prof. Temitope Jaiyeola, a professor of Mathematics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, says that Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions using mathematical models. Jaiyeola said this on Thursday in Lagos while delivering the 3rd Chair Occupier’s Public Lecture of Pastor Enoch Adeboye Professorial ChairContinue Reading

Africa CDC updates on Lassa Fever vaccine development amid outbreaks in W/Africa

By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a vaccine for Lassa fever. The disease, an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa, is largely driven by poverty-related conditions, including poor housing, lack of rodent-proof food storage, andContinue Reading

FRC, BudgIT Foundation sign MoU to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability

By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BudgIT Foundation, to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in public finance management system. Mr Victor Muruako, Executive Chairman of the commission, at the signing ceremony of the MoU on Thursday inContinue Reading

Underrepresentation, bias, limited resource access limit girls in STEM – Group

By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading

Multi-committee budget defence crucial for examination of Govt spending plans, priorities -Nwoko

By Deborah Coker The Senate multi-committee budget defence meetings are crucial for scrutinising government spending plans and policy priorities ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation,  said this while speaking to some journalistsContinue Reading

Shettima urges estate developers to uphold standards, professionalism

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking of Summit Estate Global in Apo Dutse, Abuja. The project was organised by Summit EstateContinue Reading

Nwoko seeks govt, private collaboration to build sustainable, competitive football structure

By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, has called for greater collaboration between government institutions and private stakeholders to build a sustainable, competitive football structure in the country. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on SportsContinue Reading

NASS Committee urges investment in ICT institutions

By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading