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By Rukayat Moisemhe Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has urged organisations to harness emerging technologies to drive Nigeria’s national aspirations. He made the call on Monday at the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) annual conference, with the theme ‘Leveraging Emerging Technologies to DriveContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intensified efforts to establish an effective regulatory and incentive framework for sustainable livestock development in Nigeria. Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator (NPC) of L-PRES, said this at a two-day workshop titled “EnhancingContinue Reading
Iran is preparing to expand its space programme with the planned launch of three satelvlites – Kowsar, Zafar and Paya – before March 2026, according to Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. The news agency quoted Hossein Salariyeh, head of the Iranian Space Agency as saying that theContinue Reading
Scientists from a Russian cardiology research institute have developed a programme that automatically processes CT scans of the heart and determines the volume and density of fatty tissue around it. This is according to a report by the official website of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) a partner ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says its International Trade Fair (AITF), hosted 2,500 exhibitors and attracted more than 1.5 million visitors from diverse economic sectors in the past 20 years. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, disclosed this while addressing newsmen ahead ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, has inaugurated a Vehicular Air Emissions Testing Centre in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to promote a healthier environment. Lawal, who was represented by Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, performed the inauguration on Monday in commemorationContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Lately, the question of whether to switch off one’s phone or put it in airplane mode during flights has become a subject of controversy in Nigeria. Altercations have also ensued between flight crews and passengers over failure of the latter to switchContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former lawmaker and Labour Party (LP) Governorship candidate in the 2023 Imo State election, Sen. Athan Achonu, has called for constitutional recognition to legalise Diaspora voting. He said such recognition was crucial for Nigeria’s democratic growth and economic development. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has commenced the review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges in the country. Dr Mohammed Mohammed, Registrar, NABTEB, at the five-day exercise in Abuja on Monday, said the exercise was part of efforts to reposition technicalContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Family of Optometric Mentors (FOM) has trained no fewer than 4,000 optometrists over the past 10 years and equipped 1,000 students with advanced clinical skills aligned with global best practices. This is revealed in a communiqué issued to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, following the group’sContinue Reading
