By Abigael Joshua The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Wednesday unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. The facility, unveiled at the university’s Teaching and Research Farm, is designed to convert organic waste into valuableContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says Nigeria has unveiled reforms to strengthen its intellectual property ecosystem aimed at unlocking innovation, supporting creators and driving sustainable economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this in a statement by Mrs Augustina Duru-Obilor, Head, Press andContinue Reading
By lucy Ogalue The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has expanded eligibility for its PenCare Initiative pilot to retirees receiving monthly pensions of up to N150,000, aimed at increasing participation and improving healthcare access. PenCom Director-General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this on Tuesday in Abuja after the third meeting of theContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government said on Tuesday,that it is committed to delivering one trillion dollars economy built on technological innovations. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, said this when he visited the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in Abuja. During the visit,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Mr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation says the Federal Government is working on the development of a harmonised national policy and governance framework for the digital economy sub-sector. In the meantime, he directed that regulatory status quo be maintained on matters relating to internet platformsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has trained its pioneer residential cohort to strengthen technical capacity and support Nigeria’s target of producing two million metric tonnes of sugar annually. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the NSDC Executive Secretary, Mr Kamar Bakrin, atContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu/ Adesewa George Mr Oyeleke Bola, National President, Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), says low harvests due to the rains and rising production costs are responsible for the current high costs of tomato in Nigeria. Bola disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) says Nigeria’s energy transition pathway must reflect the country’s unique development priorities while promoting environmental sustainability. The Director-General of the NCCC, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Energy Transition, themedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigeria’s internet provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has urged banks, fintech companies and other tech stakeholders to invest in resilient digital infrastructure to strengthen trust and compliance in Nigeria’s financial sector. The GBB said this on Monday in Abuja during its second-quarter webinar themed: “Building Digital TrustContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is working with industry stakeholders to ensure that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reflects prevailing market realities. The Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Mr Rabiu Umar, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting onContinue Reading
