OAU VC urges investment in infrastructure, innovation

By Jessica Dogo The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, has urged the Federal Government, investors, and educators to work together to strengthen infrastructure in Nigerian universities. He said this was key to fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement. Bamire made the call in a telephoneContinue Reading

ITF conducts examinations to SUPA trainees to meet international standard

By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says it has successfully conducted examinations to Skill-Up Artisan (SUPA) programme for trainees to gain international standard and improve their proficiency. Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General and Chief Executive of ITF, disclosed this during on spot-check of trainees undergoing the examination for secondContinue Reading

European-African chamber to invest 0m in Edo through diaspora partnership

By Fortune Abang The European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EACCI) has announced plans to invest 250 million dollars through the Edo State Diaspora Agency to support economic growth and development there. The Director-General of EACCI, Amb. Kingsley Obasohan, disclosed this in his address during a virtual dialogue withContinue Reading

Don urges ECOWAS to deploy AI technology in tackling terrorism

By Mark Longyen A Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing, Uche Mbanaso, has called on ECOWAS to embrace and deploy Artificial Intelligence tools to tackle the sub-region’s multi-faceted security challenges like violent extremism and terrorism. Mbanaso stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing ArtificialContinue Reading

Lagos governor reaffirms commitment to women’s innovation, leadership

By Kemi Akintokun and Tope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to impactful policies and partnerships empowering women in innovation and leadership roles.   Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday at the Lagos State Ministry of Women and Poverty Alleviation’s flagship conference, ‘WAPA Connect,’ heldContinue Reading

ECOWAS Parliament must deploy AI tools for legislative efficiency — Expert

By Mark Longyen Dr Christian Odo, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert, has said that the ECOWAS Parliament must deploy AI technology tools to enhance its legislative efficiency, transparency, as well as oversight functions. He stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme: “Harnessing Artificial IntelligenceContinue Reading

NADF lauds efforts to reduce post-harvest losses

By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commended the private sector, development partners and other stakeholders for their commitment to invest in reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s food system. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of NADF, made this known during an interactive session with newsmen on TuesdayContinue Reading

Ibrahima tasks ECOWAS lawmakers on leveraging AI for effective legislation

By Mark Longyen The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Hajia Memounatou Ibrahima, has called on the regional parliamentarians to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for effective legislation and democratic governance in West Africa. She stated this at the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session with the theme, “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence forContinue Reading