By Jessica Dogo The Uniccon Group says the first African humanoid robot ‘Omeife’ will boost learning and aid effectiveness in digital literacy in the country. The group’s Chairman, Dr Chuks Ekwueme, said this at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is willing to make available all necessary documents on the Feb. 25 presidential election for inspection by interested parties. Prof.Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, INEC, said this when he received a team of lawyers from the Labour Party (LP) ledContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Kogi-East Senatorial District, Sen. Jibrin Isa has assured his constituents of more infrastructural development. Isa, popularly known as Echocho, who gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday expressed gratitude to God and member of his constituents for the victory at theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, Senator-elect for Nasarawa West senatorial district, said he will appoint Special Assistants across the 59 Wards in the five Local Governments Areas of the district. Wadada who was elected on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), stated this in Keffi at aContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Support Group Cordination of the APC Presidential Campaign Council has urged security agencies to caution Labour Party’s activities. Secretary of the group ,Tosin Adeyanju, made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Adeyanju alleged that the leadership of the Labour Party had threatened toContinue Reading
By Bashir Rabe Mani Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) has appealed to the electorate to be peaceful as they troop to the polling units to cast their votes in Saturday’s Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. Wamakko, in a special message to the people of Sokoto State, said thatContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The National Charcoal Producers, Dealers and Exporters Association of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) is set for a consultative meeting with government agencies to sensitize charcoal stakeholders on importance of afforestation. The association made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on SundayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Abuja on Friday gave awards to three persons for their efforts toward elimination of Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV). The awardees were given the award of plaques and certificates based on their contributions toContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Digital Rights and Information Partnership (DRIP) and Paradigm Initiative, have urged the Federal Government to embrace electoral transparency and safeguard digital rights of citizens. The groups gave the charge on Friday in Abuja at a news conference organised to educate media practitioners and the public onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, the Chief of Nurul Yaqeen Jumma’at Mosque Life Camp, Abuja, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure the release of more redesigned naira notes as the month of Ramadan is fast approaching. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering his Jumma’at Sermon,Continue Reading
