By Sylvester Thompson To transform Nigeria’s National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) from policy into practice, a critical first stakeholder workshop was convened to draft its operational roadmap for launch and governance across the country. The three-day workshop, themed “Building Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation Financing,” commenced in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Mr Moses Essien, the member representing Ibiono Ibom in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, has donated work tools, business starter packs and cash to empower members of his constituency. Speaking at the empowerment programme on Monday at Ikpa Pavillion, Essien said that the gesture was toContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The first-ever Groovy December Festival kicked off on Monday at Jabi Lake, Abuja, as a 17-day event aimed at promoting tourism, culture and entertainment, organisers said. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, Project Coordinator of The Emerging Abuja Projects, said the festival is designed toContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 14.45 per cent in November 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for November 2025, which was released in Abuja on Monday. According to the report,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Nigerian civic technology organisation, Orodata Science, is leading a major effort to establish a sector-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework for Nigeria’s newsrooms, aiming to standardise practices and mitigate ethical risks. According to Orodata Science, the initiative seeks to create clear policies for media organisations,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday, urged Nigerians to embrace the discipline, integrity and service ethos of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing them as pillars of enduring nation-building. Tinubu spoke at the launch of the book, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” held at theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mr Mohammed Isa has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee for the launch of a book titled “The New Nigeria: Compliment to the Game-Changer”. Isa said at the inauguration on Monday in Abuja thatContinue Reading
By Wale Adebanjo and Kemi Akintokun In the yuletide spirit, the Lafiaji Development Association (LDA), a non-governmental organisation(NGO), on Sunday distributed food items to 600 beneficiaries across the five zones in the Lafiaji area of Lagos. The Founder of the NGO, Mr Florentino Sanya, spoke during the distribution heldContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Monday pushed for electronic and integrated civil records to boost national planning. Chairman, Senate Committee on National Identity Card and National Population, Sen. Victor Umeh, made the push at a public hearing organised by the committee in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo A faith-based group, Becoming the Greatest You Christian Community (BGYCC), has donated food items and other materials to an orphanage, encouraging Nigerians to always lend a helping hand. Speaking during the outreach to the Heritage Home Orphanage, in Abuja, Pastor Alex Jonah, who led the BGYCC teamContinue Reading
