By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the telecommunications and energy sectors. This is with a view to expanding digital infrastructure and electricity access in underserved communities. The MoU was signed onContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria is set to participate with a 120-man national delegation at the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026), scheduled for Aug. 4 to Aug. 8 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The Chief Host of the WSF delegation and Focal Person of the Nigeria Platform for the 17thContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigeria is facing the paradox of abundant energy resources and widespread energy poverty inspite of being Africa’s largest economy. Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Sarhawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) has sought Nigerian Government’s support in fight to gain self-determination, while urging the African Union ((AU) to intervene on Western Sahara conflict. Mr Mohamed Beissat, the Minister of Foreign and African Affairs of SADR, called on Nigeria and the AU toContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inside a busy Wuse Market salon in Abuja, the loud hum of a hair dryer muffles conversations. These casual salon chats carry as much authority as official medical advice for many Nigerian women. For 24-year-old Mrs Toyosi Abraham, what began as aContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations and trade unions have called for accountable implementation of Nigeria’s tax laws and increased investments in public services. The coalition, comprised of Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights- GI-ESCR, Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Connected Development and Gatefield madeContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it is targeting industrial growth, attracting investments and strengthening Nigeria’s trade competitiveness to accelerate economic transformation, create jobs and boost sustainable development. A statement by Mrs Augustina Obilor -Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has announced the inauguration of the Atlas Network, a continental artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. The initiative is designed to accelerate the development of locally relevant large language models across Africa. Tijani made the announcement onContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and the Global System for Mobile Association (GSMA) have urged African governments to cut smartphone taxes in order to bridge digital divide in the region. They made the demand on Wednesday in Abuja, during the Digital Africa Summit Workshop, jointly organisedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stressed that cyber security approach across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should be well coordinated and not disjointed. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day cybersecurity workshop for Ministries, Departments and AgenciesContinue Reading
