By Perpetua Onuegbu A Labour Party (LP) Presidential Aspirant, Samuel Nwigwe, from Ebonyi, has called for constitutional reforms, improved security and an end to political violence as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria for sustainable development. Nwigwe said this while speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of LP screening ofContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have strengthened their partnership on skills development aimed at preparing Nigerian youths for employment opportunities in both local and global labour markets. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with Baroness Smith, UK’s MinisterContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Mehtic Technology, developers of the BankPlus Core Banking Infrastructure, has secured a place at the global Startup World Cup Finals in Silicon Valley, U.S. The Media Relations Lead, Mr., Franklin Tochukwu, said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders have urged Nigerian youths to embrace leadership, innovation and digital skills to drive transformational change and social impact in their communities. The stakeholders made the call on Friday in Abuja at the “Unleash Your Leadership Potential Conference,” organised by IV LEAD. IV LEAD is a leadershipContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Dr Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says the ministry will ensure the commercialisation of Projects Development Institute (PRODA) products. Udeh said this on Friday during his working visit to the institute in Enugu. The minister said that commercialisation of the technology ecosystem wasContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Administrator of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Mrs Imeh Okon, says the institute has been repositioned to align with ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service. Okon said this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing International Civil Service Conference inContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Kunle Odunsi, a Clinician-Scientist, has advocated an urgent transformation of cancer care in Nigeria through the adoption of precision oncology, immunotherapy and expanded cancer research infrastructure. Odunsi, Director, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Chicago, U.S. made the call during a public lecture andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Regulatory Sandbox to strengthen coordination in the innovation ecosystem. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, said the initiative was designed to address structural regulatory bottlenecks slowing innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. RepresentedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Michael Ajayi The Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) has inducted six scientists as fellows of the Academy and also opened its Science Museum and Library to the public. The induction of the fellows held simultaneously with a public lecture on “Redefining Cancer Care in the Era of ImmunotherapyContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is to sanction Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as suppliers for violating the Nigeria First Policy on local vehicle procurement. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made this known during the signing of a policy frameworkContinue Reading
