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
By Michael Ajayi The Federal Government says it is determined to provide the enabling environment for effective utilisation of the nation’s abundant low-carbon hydrogen energy resources under its energy diversification initiatives. Dr Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the openingContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has sought the support of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the area of publicity for its programmes. Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, the Director-General/CEO of the council, made the appeal when he paid a visit to the Managing DirectorContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), in collaboration with ActionAid International, Education International, the Tax and Education Alliance, and other stakeholders, has faulted the IMF on its latest advice on social and public service cuts. ActionAid conveyed its reaction on Tuesday during a virtual report unveiling. The report reviewedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Olubayo Adekanmbi, Chief Executive Officer of Data Science Nigeria (DSN), says data classification should be the starting point for Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen data sovereignty and maximise its economic potential. Adekanmbi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), EU have collaborated with the Federal Government to present the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report. The report, which was presented in Abuja, was aimed at strengthening the country’s ethical AI use. Mr Dimitri Sanga, UNESCO, Officer-In-ChargeContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Government of The Gambia says it will continue to draw from Nigeria’s civil service reforms to enhance public service delivery in the country. The Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service of The Gambia, Mr Alieu Njie, communicated this on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
