NASS Committee urges investment in ICT institutions

By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading

European-Nigerian varsity unveils model to ‘disrupt’ education system

  By Ikenna Osuoha Vice-Chancellor of European University of Nigeria (EUN), Abuja, Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, says the institution will ‘disrupt’ Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape through innovation, global partnerships and skills-driven learning. Ibezim made this known on Friday in Abuja at a news conference to unveil the university, with the theme:Continue Reading

Firm collaborates EFCC, Police, others to combat scams

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a direct-selling wellness company, has collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police, among others, to ensure compliance and protect consumers from brand misuse and fraud The company’s Deputy Regional General Manager, Mr Cherif Abdoulaye, disclosed on Thursday, at a mediaContinue Reading

BUA boss tasks African leaders on large-scale processing, industrial transformation

By Monday Ijeh Alhaji Abdul Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group, has called on African governments and other stakeholders to urgently shift the continent’s economic model from raw materials extraction to large-scale processing/industrial transformation. Rabiu spoke on Tuesday at high-level mining forum convened by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in Cape Town,Continue Reading

Group commends Amina Mohammed for advancing women inclusion

By Priscilla Osaje Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA) has commended the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, for supporting women empowerment, social inclusion and humanitarian development. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the National Coordinator of WLSA, Fauziya Buhari-Ado. Buhari-Ado saidContinue Reading

Health strikes offer reform opportunities — Expert

L/R- Acting DG FCT Health Management Board, Dr Ahmadu Abubakar; DG/CEO of NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri; FCT Permanent Secretary Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Baba-Gana Adam; FCT Mandate Secretary of Health Services & Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe By Aderogba George A healthcare stakeholder, Mr Shem Adah, says recentContinue Reading

CBN, others to support AfCFTA Fest

  By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and other stakeholders have pledged support for the 2026 African Continental Free Trade Area Festival (AfCFTA Fest). They made the commitments at the official launch of the AfCFTA Fest on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Deepen China partnership to boost trade, global competitiveness, expert urges FG

  By Vivian Emoni Dr Chinedu Amadi, an Economic Expert, has urged the Federal Government, private sector and investors to deepen collaboration with China to accelerate trade development and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market. Amadi, also the President, Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), anContinue Reading