By Jessica Dogo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) to increase investment in cyber security and broadband infrastructure. Akume, represented by Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, made the remarks at a gala and award ceremonyContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a non-profit Organisation, on Friday launched an urban gardening and tree planting initiative for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)in Nasarawa State. Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of GIFSEP made this known at an event to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Microsoft has urged Nigeria to move beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies and focus on operationalising the technology to deliver measurable benefits for government, industry and society. Mrs Nonye Ujam, Director of Government Affairs, West Africa, Microsoft, made the call on Tuesday at the AI Summit Nigeria, heldContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The West African Youth Council (WAYC) has honoured Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), for his contributions to human capital development, youth empowerment, and regional integration across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-member WAYC delegation led byContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, says it will hold an economic and housing summit as part of broader efforts to promote wealth creation, home ownership and economic empowerment among Ndigbo. President Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT chapter, Chief Andrew Ugwu, said this during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has developed sector-specific data protection and privacy regulatory frameworks for the financial, telecommunications and hospitality sectors to guide data collection, sharing and storage processes. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, at a stakeholders engagement meeting on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) is set to convene key stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to strengthening public institutions and accelerating public service reforms nationwide. The bureau disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, stating that the event would feature a public lecture andContinue Reading
By Jessica Doggo Mr Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nadungu Gagare, says that the Galaxy Backbone’s (GBB) G-Zone Free Internet Hotspot will deepen digital inclusion in the country. Gagare said this on Thursday at the official inauguration of the G-Zone Free Internet HotspotContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS) is targeting new partnerships, investment opportunities and practical pathways for execution for the sustainable development of Africa. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a newsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commenced a specialised skills development programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja. Mr Philip Udeochu, SMEDAN’s Acting Director, Policy Planning, Research and Statistics, said this during the training on Thursday in Abuja. According to Udeochu,Continue Reading
