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
By Justina Auta Top 10 finalists of the Digital Peers International – Small Grants Programme 2.0 Innovation Challenge, have showcased youth-led solutions leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle plastic waste management. The project was themed: “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management 2.0.” TheContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to attract private and international capital to unlock green finance opportunities for environmental sustainability. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment said this on Thursday in Abuja during the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt). Lawal, who was represented by Dr SalihuContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it has fully digitalised operations in 38 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and extra-ministerial departments. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 organised by Galaxy BackboneContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it is scaling up investment in digital infrastructure because it holds the key to the nation’s prosperity. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit, organised byContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria has called for strict enforcement of timelines for the delivery of agricultural inputs under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme-Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP) Wheat Intervention Programme to ensure improved productivity. The organisation made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting findings from its assessment of the NAGS-APContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has launched a digital empowerment initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday as part of activities marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja. GBB Managing Director, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the milestone reflected two decades of digital innovation.Continue Reading
