By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated its commitment to push indigenous startups to global markets for the sustainability of their innovation. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the North Central roadshow ahead of the Gulf International TechnologyContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has been honoured with the 2024 Service Delivery Award by Blueprint Newspaper for his outstanding contributions to public service and sectoral reforms. The award was presented on Tuesday during the newspaper’s Public Lecture, Impact Series, and AwardsContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A Network, Impact Hub Abuja has urged youths across the country to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unlock new opportunities and gain empowerment. The Founder, Mr Olalekan Oshunkoya, who made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye A non-profit initiative, Chess for Social Impact, has marked the International Chess Day with an Elite Chess Meetup in Abuja, blending competitive play with a fundraiser for Nigeria’s emerging chess prodigy, Tennyson Olisa. The event, held at Café One, Sterling Bank Plaza, drew top players, enthusiasts, andContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says it is important to check the menace of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) to enhance national development and economic sovereignty. Uzoka-Anite said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the National Conference on IFFs organised by the Federal InlandContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed commitment to boost non-oil exports, attract quality investment to position Nigerian enterprises for economic growth. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made the commitment at the Domestic Investment Summit, on Monday in Abuja, with a theme, “Operationalising Nigeria FirstContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, has donated a solar-powered borehole to the Paze Community in Byazhin Across, Kubwa, as part of its commitment to community development. The donation, which marks a significant milestone in the Church’s corporate social responsibility efforts, was presentedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening citizen participation in the formulation of the 2026 agriculture budget to support food system transformation, wealth creation, and economic growth. AAN Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said this at the National Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the 2026 Agriculture Budget,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy on non-state schools, setting clear guidelines for infrastructure, teacher quality, curriculum delivery, and accountability standards. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, said it was aimed at improving quality and promoting greaterContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought has called for robust institutional control and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to harness its benefits while minimising potential risks. Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the school, made the call during his lecture at the 2025 maiden edition ofContinue Reading
