By Racheal Abujah/ Chelsea Isa/Joy Akanu Some stakeholders have called for a community-led approach to addressing dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for greater awareness, early detection, caregiver support and stronger primary healthcare capacity. They made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement on dementia and brain health in Abuja. Researchers,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Women in Leadership Programme to strengthen female leadership in technology. The initiative aims to create a sustainable pipeline of women leaders across Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, Rimini Makama, introduced the programme on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Thompson Sylvester The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) says it has trained no fewer than 500 cassava processors to support Nigeria’s drive towards increased use of cassava flour in bread production. This is contained in a statement issued by Alex Abutu, AATF Communication Officer, West and Central Africa inContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has upgraded the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System Human Resources Module (IPPIS HR) with employee self-service application features. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly improved IPPIS HR module is aimed at improving civil servants’ access to personnel information andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a 2026 performance contract and adopted a communiqué to accelerate industrial growth, trade expansion and promote investment. This is according to a communique issued by Mrs Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, at theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a world-class steel industry that could serve as a catalyst for Africa’s industrial future. Audu made the call at a panel session at the fifth edition of the African NaturalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger policies and reforms to unlock investment, industrialisation and economic growth through Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the FCT. The Executive Director, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, Dr Chidebere Onwumere, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nsokpo Dynamic Association (NDA), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Navy, are carrying out sensitisation of students on drug abuse and career development. The NDA President, Mr Mark Onyejiaka, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Lagos State Government says it is funding 90 research and development projects while deploying 3,000 kilometres of fibre-optic network to boost innovation. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Tuesday at the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITESA 5.0) in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, represented byContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders have advocated for stronger institutions, leveraging evolving technology, innovation and inclusive governance for organisations reform. They made the call at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards in commemoration of the UN’s Public Service Day organised by Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
