By Victor Okoye The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) for its 60th anniversary celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration was held on Wednesday at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja. SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, urged the committeeContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Fortune Abang Gov. Monday Okpebholo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with Edo indigenes in the Diaspora to foster growth and unlock new investment opportunities in the state. Okpebholo stated this during a dialogue with Edo indigenes in Diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, according to a statement made availableContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has congratulated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Asadu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as “a rare gem” who was devoted to the service of the nationContinue Reading
