By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to build a trusted, secure and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 ITGOV summit organised by Tranter IT in partnershipContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged stakeholders in the Hajj industry to always render best service to the guests of Allah preforming pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Oloyede said this on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address atContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Trading on the Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum on Wednesday, as investors gained N390 billion, marking the second consecutive day of bullish performance. Market capitalisation increased by N390 billion, rising from N155.849 trillion in the previous session to N156.239 trillion. In spite of the gainsContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Johnson Abimbola, President, Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), says emerging technologies are transforming research and development in the physical sciences therefore require increased funding. Abimbola said this on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while speaking on the impact ofContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu says his administration has repositioned housing from a social service into a major driver of economic growth, employment generation, industrialisation and inclusive national development. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, stated this on Tuesday at the 20thContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A non-governmental organisation, Jelitop Skills and Empowerment Development Association (J-SEDA) has trained and empowered 23 inmates in the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiaries were trained in haircut, hair styling, bead making and design as well asContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from spreading false and misleading narratives on social media that undermine the morale of troops, saying personnel continue to make enormous sacrifices to safeguard the country.Continue Reading
Raphael Innocent and Usman Aliyu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has sensitised its commanders on the consequences of engaging in drugs, saying such act is unacceptable and would not be tolerated because it might compromise military operations. The COAS also directed commanders at allContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Dikko Radda, saying ongoing reforms require patience to succeed. Shema made the call in Katsina during the inauguration of the Tinubu/Dikko Women and Youth Centre and the inauguration of the 2027Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mr Nosa Adams, Edo Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, says the Federal Ministry of Environment, with support from the World Bank, will establish three environmental laboratories in the state. Adams disclosed this on Wednesday during the biweekly ministerial news conference organised by the State MinistryContinue Reading
