By Jessica Dogo The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations. The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick off activities to mark theContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has taken its sensitisation campaign to Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger to educate residents on the effect of vandalism on electricity infrastructure. The company at the campaign on Monday, raised concerns over increasing attacks on electricity infrastructure in theContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Sen. Osita Ngwu, says the South-East is receiving significant attention in road infrastructure development under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Ngwu, a member of the Senate Committee on Works, stated this on Monday during the Renewed Hope Media TourContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says that since entering the Senate three years ago, his focus has remained on effective representation, legislative excellence and the promotion of development and equity. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations,Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH) says no fewer than 1,600 indigent and vulnerable individuals and families have benefited from its charitable (Zakat) distribution programme. The Chief Executive Officer of MESH, Dr Aminu Hayatu, disclosed this on Monday at the second edition of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The collaboration between the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the University of Calabar (UniCal) on how to save the endangered Cross River Gorillas from going into extinction has produced four postgraduate graduands. Mr Uchenna Achunine, Director, Business Development and Partnership, NCF, revealed this during the Project AdvisoryContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A non-governmental organisation, Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR), has urged the media to adopt disability-inclusive language and uphold ethical reporting standards to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and misrepresentation. The organisation also cautioned against portraying persons with disabilities as vulnerable, less human, or aContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says the successful staging of the 2026 International Horse Racing Derby in Zaria has reinforced the city’s position as a historic centre of the sport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day derby also showcased the growingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state Cash Transfer Unit has begun distribution of debit cards for 75, 000 grant to 46,533 economic shock response beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme of President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is partContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has appointed Mr Nwachukwu Okafor as its new National Assembly Relations Executive. Okafor made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said his appointment wasContinue Reading
