By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), has urged the Federal Government to introduce policies that would compel multinational companies in Nigeria to support research and development in Nigerian universities. Prof. Johnson Abimbola, president of NSPS, said this on Wednesday during an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to build a trusted, secure and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 ITGOV summit organised by Tranter IT in partnershipContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Johnson Abimbola, President, Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), says emerging technologies are transforming research and development in the physical sciences therefore require increased funding. Abimbola said this on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while speaking on the impact ofContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Experts on Wednesday in Abuja called for stronger collaboration to combat illicit financial flows in Africa while protecting the operations of legitimate civil society organisations. They made the call at the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) Conference. The conference was organisedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Lucy Ogalue The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has pledged media support for the Knights of St. Mulumba’s Endowment Fund and Charity Initiative aimed at sustaining the organisation’s humanitarian programmes. NAN Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called for increased private sector investment in youth skills development to drive inclusive economic growth and employment. The National President of the association, Mr Jani Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja toContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday in Abuja, declared open the National Assembly (NASS) Open Week. Akpabio in his remarks at the opening said that the initiative was designed to deepen public trust by providing citizens and stakeholders with greater insight into the workContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah Health experts, child rights advocates and civil society organisations have described child online abuse as a growing public health emergency, calling for stronger laws, greater parental supervision and collective action to protect Nigerian children from harmful digital content. The stakeholders made the call on Tuesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its initiative on Zero-Rated Access for Educational Platforms and Content. The UNESCO’s Digital Transformation Specialist, Dr Yinka Oyerinde, gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day Public ConsultationContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The National Institute for Sports (NIS) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have strengthened their partnership to advance sports education, capacity building and athlete development in Nigeria. The Director-General of NIS, Philip Shaibu, and the Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, reaffirmed the commitment during the vice-chancellor’sContinue Reading
